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Rolling countryside will make Austria a caravanning treat

Published: 24 May 2012

Most people will be familiar with the scene from The Sound of Music, where the von Trapp family is dancing and singing in the Austrian mountains.

In a snapshot, this is what the landlocked nation of Austria offers those on a caravan holiday; stunning countryside, snow-topped mountains, lakes, forests and historic cities.

Vienna is the home of culture in this nation, and is famous for its theatre, music and fine arts. For instance, running until June 17th is the Gold festival at Lower Belvedere, while the 12 Festival for Fashion and Photography is also coming to the capital this summer.

In the west of Austria, close to the German border, is Innsbruck. This city is worth a visit for its Alpine Zoo which hosts more than 2,000 animals, while Salzburg was home to the filming of large parts of The Sound of Music, with tour companies offering sightseeing trips around many of the film's famous landmarks.

For the food-lover, meat is a staple entry on most menus, while regional breweries are also worth a try for their distinctive flavours and the wine is also excellent.