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Articles on the History of Austria
Articles on Politics, Society & Culture
Articles on Art, Music & Literature
Practical Advice for Travelling in Austria

History
   Prehistoric days; Neolithic, Copper, Bronze & Iron Age
   Hallstatt & Latene Culture; Noricum; Roman Rule
   Migration of Bavarian & Slavonic tribes, early Middle Ages
   County and Duchy Austria, Babenberger rule (967-1245)
   Interregnum, Habsburg rise, Middle Ages and German Emperor
   Territorial gains through marriage, Habsburgs rule the World
   Reformation and 30 Years′ War; Turkish sieges and wars
   Baroque; French Revolution, Napoleon & Vienna Congress
   Revolution 1848; Austria-Hungary; culture & science 1900
   World War I, split of an Empire, Austria become republic
   Political struggles & crisis, Austro-Fascism & Anschluss 1938
   World War II, Holocaust, a decade of occupation until 1955
   Neutrality, social politics & governments since 1970

More on Austria′s History
A short History of Austria in less than 1000 words
   A Jewish History of Austria: Part I & Part II
   A Complete List of all Austrian Monarchs
   A Complete List of Austrian Presidents & Chancellors
   A Complete List of the Prince Archbishops of Salzburg
   A Complete List of the Mayors of Vienna

Habsburg Galicia, Unis & the Rise of Nationalism: 1772 to 1914
   Introduction: Habsburg Heritage in Galicia
   Galicia in the 18th century - Part 2
   Galicia and the Division of Poland - Part 3
   Austrian Colonisation of 18th century Galicia - Part 4
   Austrian Galicia 1848 to 1914: Franz Joseph I - Part 5
   Nationalism in Habsburg Austrian Galicia 1846 to 1914 - Part 6
   University of Lviv (Lemberg) - Part 7
   Technical University Lviv (Lemberg) - Part 8
   University of Krakow - Part 9
   Nationalism in Polish Austria - Part 10
   Polish-Ruthenian Rivalry in Austrian Galicia - Part 11
   Polish Ruthenian Conflicts in Austrian Galicia - Part 12
   Conclusions: Austrian Galicia & Nationalism 1772 to 1914 - Part 13
   Conclusions, Part II: Austrian Galicia until 1914 - Part 14
   Studentenverbindung, Burschenschaft & Fraternities: Lviv & Krakow - Part 15

Useful & Interesting Bits
   Climate, Weather, When to Go
   Money, Currency & Saving Travel Cash
   Getting VAT (value added tax) reimbursed
   A Guide to the German Language
   Crappiest Places of Austria
   Practical Hints on How to Save Money
   Quick Facts about Austria
   Visa & Legal Regulations
   Book Hotels, Trips, Tours & Concert Tickets
   Tourist Traps: Things NOT to do in Austria
   Transportation to, from & in Austria
   Public Holidays in Austria
   Austria Webcams
   Webcams Vienna
   Webcams Graz
   Webcams Linz
   Webcams Bregenz
   Webcams Innsbruck
   Austrian Society & Culture as Viewed by Ex-Pats
   Codes of Austrian Car-Plates
   Travel Guide Books to Austria
   Currency Exchange Tool
   Politics & Administration of Austria
   Division of Austria: Provinces & Districts
   Finding a Hotel in Austria
   Avoiding Fake Hotel Reviews: Part I & Part II
   List of Embassies in Vienna
   Physical Geography of Austria
   Flora & Fauna of Austria
   Nature & Environmental Issues in Austria

On Austrian Culture
   Media, Communication & Internet in Austria
   Bad Habits of Austrians
   Vienna School of Phantastic Realism
   Prostitution, Nudity & SEX
   Unique about Austria: What foreigners notice
   Etiquette in Austria
   Richest People of Austria
   Real Estate Owners in Austria
   Biggest Companies of Austria
   Anti-Semitism in Austria Spa Towns - Part I & Part II
   Gambling in Austria: Casinos, Slot Machines, Roulette
   "Little Gambling": Legal Private Casinos in Austria
   Wiener Sezession School of Painting
   Gustav Klimt & The Wiener Sezession
   Egon Schiele & Oskar Kokoschka
   Wiener Aktionismus / Vienna Actionism
   Wiener Moderne: Part I & Part II
   The Austrian School of Economics
   The "Wiener Kreis" or Vienna Circle
   Introduction to Austrian Baroque
   Fischer von Erlach & Baroque Architecture
   Lukas von Hildebrandt & Baroque Architecture
   Adolf Loos & Modern Architecture: Part I & Part II
   What I Like & Dislike about Austria
   Austria, how are you? Culture & Lifestyle
   Freedom Party Success: Are Austrians eternal Nazis?
   German Nationalism since 1848 & Freedom Party 1949 to 1986
   1986 to 1999: Freedom Party's Rise under Jörg Haider
   2006 to 2008: Freedom Party vs. BZÖ
   Success Analysis, Levels 1 & 2:
   Individuals (Jörg Haider) & Society (End of Ideologies)
   Success Analysis, Level 3: Systemic Causes
   Success Analysis, Level 4: Domestic (Austrian Post-War Politics & Society)
   Austrian Post-War Politics & Society - Part II
   Austrian Post-War Politics & Society - Part III
   Traditional Clothing: Austrian Tracht - Part I & Part II
   Traditional Clothing: Dirndl Dress
   Traditional Clothing: Lederhosen
   15 Reasons to Hate "The Sound of Music"
   Vienna versus Irony: Viennese Sense of Humour
   A Ranking of Austria′s Highest Mountains
   Traditions & Customs: January to April
   Traditions & Customs: May to October
   Traditions & Customs: November to December
   1.) Studentenverbindungen: What they are & why
   2.) History of Fraternities at European Universities
   3.) Napoleonic Wars, Verbindungen & Nationalism
   4.) Late 19th c: Golden Age of Verbindungen

On Austria′s Musical Legacy
   The Viennese Classic: Wiener Klassik
   Classical Composers: Joseph Haydn
   Classical Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
   Classical Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven
   Viennese Classic, Romanticism & Austria
   Arnold Schoenberg & "Second Vienna School": Part I & Part II
   Music Universities of Austria

Experience Austria through Literature

Introduction & Background: Middle Ages to 18th century
Proper Austrian Literature begins: 19th century mainstream
Symbolism, Impressionism, Expressionism: Anti-naturalism
Written Words between WWI & WWII
Literature under Nazi Rule & Post-War writing
Beyond the Nazi-trauma: Recent & contemporary writers

Reading Austria: Which Books to Choose for Travelling

Map: Sightseeing & Travel Map of Austria

Sightseeing

General
Folk Museums of Austria
Monasteries of Austria
Districts of Austria
111 Top-Attractions of Austria

Salzburg
Map of Salzburg
Day-Trips from Salzburg - Part I & Part II
Monasteries of Salzburg
Districts & Communities of Salzburg
Fuschl & Lake Fuschlsee
Krimml Waterfalls
Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Part I & Part II
Obertauern
St. Gilgen & Strobl
Schafbergbahn
Zell am See
Gasteinertal
Hallein & the Salt Mines
Radstadt
St. Michael
Werfen
Oberndorf, Part I & Part II
Bad Gastein
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
St. Johann im Pongau
Tamsweg

Vienna Pictures:
Alte Aula & Jesuite Church - Ankeruhr Clock - Augarten Porcelain - Donnerbrunnen Fountain - Ballhaus (Chancellery) - Ringturm Tower - Beuschel - Frescos in Karlskirche - Hofburg - Belvedere Palace - Fiaker - Rossauerkaserne - Vinyard - Gloriette - Freyung - Schönlaterngasse (Medieval Vienna) - Hetzendorf Palace - Hofburg 2 - Donauinsel (Danube Island) - Stork in Schönbrunn - Karlsplatz Square - Justizpalast - Ornaments in Vienna city centre - Spittelau - Kunsthistorisches Museum - Karmeliterkirche - Leopoldsberg - Schoenbrunn Palace - Maria am Gestade Church - Melange - MUMOK (museum of modern art) - Spittelberg area - Museumsquartier - Narrenturm (Altes AKH) - Naschmarkt - Palais Trautson - Houses of Parliament - Palais Liechtenstein - Wienzeilenhaus Otto Wagner - View on Vienna - Piaristenkirche - Ornament on house - Postsparkasse detail - Neptunbrunnen - Postsparkasse interiors - Karlskirche outside - Heuriger - Houses of Parliament 2

Photo Gallery: Vienna Cemeteries
Tomb in Hietzing
Tomb of Johannes Brahms
Decoration in Hietzing
Squirrel on St. Marx
Art Nouveau Jugenstil Gates
Raven on Tomb, Hietzing
Handle for Tomb, Hietzing
Tomb August Zang, Zentralfriedhof
President′s Tombs, Zentralfriedhof
Soviet Cemetery, Zentralfriedhfof
St. Marx Cemetery, Vienna
Mourning Statue, Hiezting
Jewish Cemetery, Vienna
Ants in St. Marx, Vienna
Pheasant at Zentralfriedhof
Ornaments on Tomb, Hietzing
Art Nouveau (Jugenstil) Church
Tomb at Hietzing Cemetery

Linz & Upper Austria
Map of Upper Austria
Monasteries of Upper Austria - Part I, Part II & Part III
Districts & Communities of Upper Austria
Upper Austria with Children
Schärding
Fucking (a Village)
Steyr
Wels
Schafbergbahn
Traunkirchen - Part I & Part II
Altmünster
Freistadt
Braunau
Ebensee
St. Wolfgang
Bad Goisern
Schloss Scharnstein Castle
Gosau
St Wolfgang & St Gilgen
Mondsee
Hallstatt I - Hallstatt II - Hallstatt III
Bad Ischl I - Bad Ischl II - Bad Ischl III
Gmunden I - Gmunden II
Mauthausen (Concentration Camp)
Enns
Ried
Eferding
Grieskirchen
Kirchdorf an der Krems
Perg - Part I & Part II
Rohrbach
Vöcklabruck

Burgenland
Map of the Burgenland
Districts & Communities of the Burgenland
The Burgenland with Children
Eisenstadt
Güssing
Raiding
Wiesen
Mörbisch
Rust
Bernstein
Seewinkel - Part I & Part II
Jennersdorf
Mattersburg
Oberpullendorf
Oberwart

Klagenfurt & Carinthia
Map of Carinthia
Monasteries of Carinthia - Part I, Part II & Part III
Districts & Communities of Carinthia
Carinthia with Children
Spittal an der Drau
Heiligenblut
Millstatt
Bad Kleinkirchheim & Bad Kleinkirchheim History
Hermagor im Gailtal
St Kanzian am Klopeinersee
Ossiach & Lake Ossiachersee
Seeboden
Hüttenberg & Knappenberg
Friesach
Villach
Gurk
Gmünd
Velden
Hochosterwitz Castle
Landskron Castle
St Veit an der Glan
Feldkirchen
Völkermarkt
Wolfsberg

Graz & Styria
Map of Styria
Day-Trips from Graz
Monasteries of Styria - Part I, Part II, Part III & Part IV
Districts & Communities of Styria
Styria with Children
Bad Aussee
Bad Radkersburg
Mürzzuschlag
Schladming
Piber Stud & Bärnbach
Blumau Spa, Feldbach & Kornberg
Judenburg
Eisenerz, Leoben & Göss - Part I & Part II
Leibnitz
Altaussee
Liezen
Weiz
Mariazell - Part I & Part II
Murau
Ehrenhausen
Hartberg
Bruck an der Mur
Oberzeiring & Oberwölz
Deutschlandsberg
Fürstenfeld - Part I & Part II
Knittelfeld
Voitsberg

Salzkammergut
Map of the Salzkammergut
Bad Aussee
Wolfgangsee Region
St. Wolfgang
St. Gilgen & Strobl
Mondsee
Ebensee
Schafbergbahn
Altaussee
Bad Goisern
Schloss Scharnstein Castle
Gosau
Traunkirchen - Part I & Part II
Altmünster
Dachstein Caves & Ramsau
Hallstatt I - Hallstatt II - Hallstatt III
Gmunden I - Gmunden II
Bad Ischl I - Bad Ischl II - Bad Ischl III

Wachau & Lower Austria
Map of Lower Austria
Monasteries of Lower Austria:
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV & Part V
Districts & Communities of Lower Austria
Lower Austria with Children
Wiener Neustadt
St Pölten
Grafenegg
Retz
Krems - Part I & Part II
Baden bei Wien
Pöchlarn
Schloss Rosenburg Castle
Waidhofen
Eggenburg
Mistelbach
Horn, Greillenstein & Gars
Gmünd in Lower Austria
Schneeberg, Rax & Semmering
Rohrau, Hainburg & Bruck
Laxenburg
Weitra
Dürnstein
Weissenkirchen
Spitz an der Donau
Aggstein Castle in the Wachau
Melk
Schallaburg Castle
Tulln
Klosterneuburg - Part I & Part II
Mödling - Part I & Part II
Marchfeld Area & Eastern Danube - Part I & Part II
Hardegg, Geras & Drosendorf
Carnuntum
Amstetten & History of Amstetten
Gänserndorf
Hollabrunn
Korneuburg
Neunkirchen
Lilienfeld
Scheib bs - Part I & Part II
Waidhofen an der Thaya
Zwettl
Schwechat

Innsbruck & Tyrol
Map of Tyrol
Day-Trip Destinations from Innsbruck
Monasteries of Tyrol & Vorarlberg
Districts & Communities of Tyrol
Tyrol with Children
Alpine Huts near Innsbruck
Schwaz & Stans - Part I & Part II
Rattenberg & Alpbach
Kufstein
Landeck, Paznaun & the Oberinntal Valley
Imst
Stams
Eben am Achensee
Mayrhofen im Zillertal
Neustift im Stubaital
Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens
Lake Achensee & Surroundings
Zillertal Valley, Part I & Part II
Sölden
Lienz
Ischgl, Part I & Part II
Hall
Kitzbühel
St Anton am Arlberg
Pettneu am Arlberg
St. Christoph am Arlberg
Seefeld
Schloss Ambras Castle
Reutte & Ehrwald

Bregenz & Vorarlberg
Map of Vorarlberg
Monasteries of Tyrol & Vorarlberg
Districts & Communities of Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg with Children
Feldkirch
Mittelberg im Kleinwalsertal
Bezau im Bregenzerwald
Bregenzerwald Forest
Lech am Arlberg
Zürs am Arlberg
Klösterle am Arlberg
Stuben am Arlberg
Hohenems
Dornbirn
Schwarzenberg
Bludenz & Schruns-Tschagguns

Tours & Trips

Suggested Itineraries: Best of Austria in two weeks
Suggested Itineraries: Austria in one week or a single day
Touring the Vineyards of the East: Division of Regions
3 Tours across Austria′s wine lands
Touring the National Parks of Austria
Touring Austria′s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Touring Austria′s Baroque Heritage:
Part I - Part II - Part III - Part IV
The "Road of Castles" in Styria & the Burgenland
Touring the Historic Monasteries of Austria
Travelling with a Jewish Sightseeing Theme
Castles & Palaces of Austria
Zoos of Austria
Wildlife Parks & Game Enclosures in Austria
Touring Historic Small Towns - Part I & Part II
Where to Go: Austria′s Most-visited Places
Austria for Freaks: Crime Scenes - Part I & Part II

Pictures & Photo Gallery

Strauss Memorial - Stephansdom - Palmenhaus - Schönbrunn - Zentralfriedhof - Park Schönbrunn - Hofburg - Belvedere - Riesenrad Ferris Wheel

Alpine Views - Carinthia - Alps in Tyrol - Tyrolean Cows - Krimml Waterfalls - Summit - Heiligenblut - Skiing - Großglockner

Uhrturm Graz - Vine - Wachau - Danube - Storck - Melk - Rust - Burgenland hut - Naschmarkt Vienna

Hohensalzburg Fortress - Parliament - Mozart - mountain hut - mountainview - Salzburg city - traditional clothing - apple strudel - Tyrolean Alps

Movies & Video Clips on Austria

Dining & Cuisine

"Austrian Cuisine": The "Wiener Küche" (Viennese Cuisine)
The Regional Austrian Cuisine
Lost Recipes: Meals from the Habsburg Empire
Austrian Drinks, Part I & Part II
Austrian Wine - What you need to know about it
Heuriger & Buschenschank: Austrian Wine Pubs
Austrian Snacks & Fast-food
A Guide to Austrian Coffee
Guide to Cafes of Vienna - Part I & Part II
Austrian Desserts - Part I & Part II
Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Austria versus Tea

Traditional Austrian Recipes

Converting kitchen measures: US vs. Metric
Cooking Measures Conversion Tool

Starters: Knoblauchcreme Soup - Wiener Suppentopf - Kürbiscreme Soup - Tomato Soup

Main Courses: Beuschl - Wiener Schnitzel - Kaspressknödel - Hasenpfeffer Venison - Goulash - Tiroler Knödel - Erdäpfellaibchen - Schwammerlgoulash - Tafelspitz - Erdäpfelsalad

Desserts & Sweet Meals: Kaiserschmarrn - Topfenpalatschinken pancakes - Topfengrießknödel - Potato dough for Mohn- and Nussnudeln - Pofesen - Apple Strudel - Topfenschmarrn - Topfenstrudel - Wuchteln - Germknödel - Reisauflauf - Salzburger Nockerl

Bread & Snacks: Bread base - Liptauer cheese - Erdäpfelkas - Obatzter

Cakes & Tarts: Altwiener Topfentorte - Biscuit Dough - Brandteigkrapferl - Marmorgugelhupf - Linzertorte - Malakowtorte - Metternichtorte - Sachertorte - Zwetschkenkuchen - Faschingskrapfen Doughnuts - Dobostart - Esterhazytart

Christmas Cookies: Hamburger Schnitten - Haselnuss Makronen - Ploberger Schnitten - Lebkuchen - Mürbe Doppelte - Früchtelebkuchen - Rumkugeln - Vanillekipferl - Kokosbusserl

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