2. Austria has long been recognized as a leader in sustainable tourism efforts, starting with efficient train and bus routes into the most remote valleys. Hoteliers pride themselves in their efforts to offer a wide choice of environmentally friendly and sustainably built and managed accommodations with every aspect of the hotel's design being as sustainable as possible and with the guests' wellbeing as the central philosophy.

3. Worth a special mention is Austria's cuisine: Regional and excellent quality produce and products are at the heart of Austrian cuisine. With 13 percent of cultivated land and 10 percent of its farms organic, Austria is an international organic champion - and it benefits locals and guests alike. 

4. Talking about the culinary aspect of your hotel stay: there are exceptions, of course, but usually the room price will also include breakfast, typically in the form of a lavish breakfast buffet. Especially in resorts, hotels offer two different booking options: 'Vollpension' means, in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel's restaurant are included; 'Halbpension' means dinner is included. Of course, you can also opt for breakfast only, and explore all other culinary options available in the region you are visiting.

5. It goes without saying that everyone in Austria's hospitality industry speaks English fluently, even in the farthest Alpine regions. So you'll not be lost in translation even when you are exploring the remotest valleys and climbing every mountain. We also want to point out that taxes and service fees are included in all room / package prices (tip is not).