The Federal States of Austria
Austria is a federal republic consisting of nine independent federal states:
Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna and Vorarlberg.
Click below for more information on each one of the nine Federal States:
 Burgenland
A young and flat State to the East - self proclaimed State of the Sunshine, with vast fields of vineyards, merry people and BIG feasts in small villages.
 Carinthia
Carinthia gives a taste of Mediterranean climate and lifestyles, with beautiful Beach Volleyball players, usually found near one of its many marvellous lakes.
 Lower Austria
Up high on the map Lower Austria is Austria's oldest Federal State, growing delightful fruit in the fertile grounds near the Danube, fabricating many of them in rich traditions to alcoholic beverages like Most (cider), Schnaps and Wine
 Salzburg
One of the most famous places in Austria, Salzburg enjoys its fame as Mozart's birthplace and one of Austria's big cultural metropoles, but also a popular target area for the winterly invasion of German ski tourists.
 Styria
The Green State, Alps to the West, gentle hills to the East, lies in the very heart of Austria, and usually runs on its own Wine or Pumpkin Seed Oil.
 Tyrol
The province of Tyrol is dominated by the precipitous peaks of the Alps, temporary residences for many a ski tourist or hiker from all around the world.
 Upper Austria
Divided by the fertile flat ground of the Alpenvorland Upper Austria's South is dominated by the mountain peaks of the Northern Limestone Alps, whereas the North is characteristic for its rough landscape of granite hills.
 Vienna
Austria's capital and State at the same time, Vienna does usually need little introduction. Being the imperial capital for hundreds of years, the Viennese architecture is characterized by beautiful chateaux and mighty castles, huge cathedrals, vast plazas and boulevards. Its rich tradition of culture and cuisine makes Vienna one of the most popular cities in Europe.
Vorarlberg is Austria's westernmost province, with a lovable but not always very understandable accent, that derived from Swiss German.
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