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Lots of things to do … Reading: Tourism in Austria a) Study the information flyer below. b) Fill in the correct titles. There are two titles too many. a256kt 2 Hiking and walking Playing golf Relaxing in a spa Sightseeing and city trips Windsurfing and sailing Skiing and snowboarding 2 Austria is the ideal place to explore mountains on foot. There is a great number of trails from easy to difficult ones so that you can go on self-guided tours. Whether you explore one of the national parks, experience the beauty of the Alps on a long-distance trail or go out on a family day hike, Austria offers unlimited opportunities. And let’s not forget all those family-run mountain restaurants with their traditional food and drinks … Skiing and snowboarding 1 More than 50% of tourists come to Austria to enjoy winter sports. There’s usually a lot of snow well into spring on Austria’s pistes. World-class ski schools for all levels with instructors from all over the world offer lots of opportunities to learn new moves and techniques. After an exciting day in the snow, people like to party and relax in one of many après-ski events. Family-run, friendly guest houses are extremely popular to stay at. 4 Looking for a relaxing, peaceful holiday? Austrian spas offer massages, thermal water and delicious, healthy food. It’s a great way to spend your holiday in Austria. The mineral-rich waters at Austria’s spas help to ease back pain and skin problems and can even have a positive effect on illnesses such as rheumatism and arthritis. In many spas, you have a choice of various saunas and steam rooms to let you forget the stress of your daily life. 3 The two most popular cities to go to are Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna, Austria’s capital, is famous for its historic buildings, coffee houses, and the very special Viennese charm. Tourists also enjoy attending the Vienna Staatsoper or seeing the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also popular among tourists because of the Trapp family and The Sound of Music . 5 10 35 40 45 15 20 25 30 50 55 60 88 11 Unit Coming back eighty-eight Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv