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Family Holiday in Austria

Keeping the whole family entertained while on holiday in Austria is no problem at all. Whatever time of year you are planning to visit, there is always an activity to satisfy every member of the family, even it that's just relaxing by a stunning lake in the heart of the Austrian countryside. A family holiday in Austria will tire you out for all the right reasons; with an abundance of fresh mountain air, sporting activities, and hearty food, a holiday in Austria is as healthy as it is fun. There are a number of Austrian resorts with hotels that cater for families, many of them with professionally trained, English-speaking childminders.

Winter activities for the family include skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and ice-skating. You can always bundle the kids off to ski school during the day where they can learn all the basics while you take on the larger slopes or relax with a hot chocolate. Bike riding holidays in Austria make excellent family breaks in the summer; plan your route in advance and stop off at picturesque mountain villages where you can find traditional Austrian guesthouses for overnight accommodation. The only drawback with an activities holiday for the whole family is that it can be a little more expensive than your usual 'sun, beach, swimming pool' holiday. One good way to keep costs low is to book a hotel that includes meals and activities within your accommodation fee. There are also a wide-range of campsites that make superb family holidays in Austria. With cheap accommodation, some truly stunning locations, and excellent facilities, a camping holiday in Austria might just be the new beach break.

Events

Easter Market

Starts: Sunday 28 March
Ends: Monday 12 April

Baroque Eisenstadt

Starts: Sunday 4 April
Ends: Monday 5 April

Vienna Festival

Starts: Friday 1 May
Ends: Tuesday 30 June

Dragonboat Cup

Starts: Friday 5 June
Ends: Monday 29 June

Salzburg Festival 2009

Starts: Monday 1 June
Ends: Sunday 30 August

Pflasterspektakel festival

Starts: Wednesday 22 July
Ends: Saturday 25 July

Vienna Christmas Market

Starts: Saturday 14 November
Ends: Thursday 24 December