Austrians, despite their gloom, know how to relax and arrange a festive atmosphere not only for themselves, but also for tourists. As in any other country, there are many public holidays in Austria, but there are also those that were invented long ago by local residents, but they celebrate these events to this day.
Restaurant week. The holiday is held in the capital of Austria - Vienna. The restaurateurs of most establishments will treat everyone to dishes from the menu of their restaurant for a symbolic cost. The table must be booked long in advance. The promotion starts in mid-February.
European Biker Week. The grandiose festival, which is attended by the owners of the famous motorcycle brand Harley Davidson, takes place in September. Tens of thousands of people who want to see are gathering near Lake Faaker See, it is here that all the main actions take place. Arriving on this holiday, you get a unique opportunity to ride powerful iron "horses".
Music Festival. They arrange him in Salzburg, from July to August. Festival of classical music, which attracts all famous composers and conductors. Concerts are held in the Grand Festival Palace, and huge screens are displayed on the square in front of the palace with broadcasts for the audience. Tickets for the festival must be ordered a year in advance. At this time, there is an unusually large influx of tourists in the city, without prior reservation of tables in the restaurant it will not even be possible to have dinner, not to mention the availability of rooms in hotels.
At the end of October, a pumpkin festival is held in Austria. Austrians like to cook soups from it, not porridge at all. Also at this event you can walk through the exhibition of exhibits made with your own hands, also from pumpkins. The famous green oil from this vegetable has been compared to olive oil.
