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Lower Austria

If you’re planning a winter holiday in Austria, Belvilla has a superb range of holiday cottages from which to choose. Situated close to over 20 Austrian ski resorts, offering over 200 km of perfectly prepared ski runs, our holiday rentals in Austria are second to none.

Whether you want to spend your holiday skiing or you prefer other non-skiing activities such as snowshoeing - the best winter hiking, ice skating, or tobogganing under the glorious winter sunshine of Lower Austria, the Belvilla holiday cottage Austria experience is not to be missed.

Our beautiful Alpine holiday cottages are the perfect base from which to experience the wonderful winter delights lower Austria has to offer.

The Niederösterreich area is located in the middle of the Austrian Hills. In this wonderful landscape, you will find huge, dense, coniferous forests, unspoiled river valleys, mountains and natural parks, orchards, and vineyards - all to enjoy in Austria’s biggest province.

Niederösterreich is also Austria’s most significant wine region. You can visit the Kellergassen - where the local white wine is pressed. Take part in wine-tasting and discover your favorite tipple.

Our Belvilla holiday rentals in Austria are also perfectly situated for excursions into Slovakia and the Czech Republic, just across the border.

Renting a Holiday Home in Austria to Enjoy the Local Culture

Take a break from the many ski areas and immerse yourself in the Austrian culture. There are plenty of historical sites to see. Baroque hunting lodges, magnificent Renaissance castles and monasteries, and plenty of monuments from the Middle Ages to Roman times. Take a trip to the archaeological Park at Petronell-Carnuntum where you can see the remains of Carnuntum, a Roman town established nearly 2000 years ago.

Another area not to be missed is the Wachau region. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Danube landscape of this area, along with the Baroque monasteries of Stift Gottweig and Stift Melk, are the most beautiful examples of their kind.

It’s no wonder that this part of Lower Austria is one of the most popular holiday destinations with some of the best holiday rentals available in Austria.

SalbgurgerLand (better known as Salzburg) has been part of Austria for over 200 years. Before that, it belonged to Bavaria. It’s a great winter holiday destination consisting of five Gaus or regions - Flachgau, Lungau, Pongau, Pinzgau ,and Tennengau. It’s also home, of course, to the city of Salzburg, also known as the city of Mozart

Salzburg is named after the rich salt deposits which were once mined on the Dürrnberg near Hallein from where they were transported along the Salzach river. If city breaks are your thing, or you want to set aside a day or two to discover the city of churches, one of Belvillas holiday rentals Salzburg Austria properties will prove ideal.

The Magnificent Landscape of Lower Austria

You’ll find some of the best scenery in the world waiting to greet you here in Lower Austria. It’s the perfect backdrop for mountain biking. You’ll find more than 5000 km of signposted cycling routes that will take you through forests, hills and pastures where you can visit castles and vineyards.

You’ll come across nature parks like the Donau-Auen National Park that you can explore by boat or Shanks’s pony. Pay a visit to the Blockheide-Eibenstein Natural Park, famous for its far-strewn massive blocks of granite, but be careful if you clamber over them - some rock.  

For those of you who like their wine, if you time your trip in the Autumn, you can enjoy some of the local wine festivals. Take a bottle back to your holiday cottage Austria retreat and unwind at the end of a busy day.

An Action-Packed Holiday Awaits You in Lower Austria

If it’s an action-packed winter holiday you’re after, lower Austria is the place for you. With over 40 ski areas from which to choose, one of our Belvilla holiday homes puts you right in the middle of the activities on offer. Skiing on the magnificent slopes, enjoying the superb landscape as you ski across the country, hurtling downhill on a toboggan, snowboarding or ice skating - whatever your heart desires, it’s all here in Lower Austria.

When you rent one of our holiday lodges in Austria, it’s all within easy reach. If you’ve run out of daylight, don’t worry. Zauberberg Semmering is Europe’s largest night skiing area. For a change from skiing, you can go cycling, hiking or horseback riding. If it’s water sports you’re seeking, the beautiful River Danube offers canoeing and rafting.

With action holidays to suit all ages, tastes, and abilities, Belvilla rentals in Austria are the perfect solution.

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Holiday in Lower Austria - FAQs
What are the most important places to visit in Lower Austria?

Archaeological Park in Petronell-Carnuntum, the Wachau region, the Danube landscape and the Baroque monasteries of Stift Gottweig and Stift Melk are some of the places to visit in Lower Austria.

Any activities that I must include in my stay in Lower Austria?

Some of the must-try activities in Lower Austria are:

  • Horseback Riding
  • Skiing
  • Cycling And Mountain Biking
  • Rafting And Canoeing
What are the recommended dishes in Lower Austria?

Wiener Schnitzel, Marillenknödel, Powidl, Palatschinken are some of the recommended dishes in Lower Austria.

When is the ideal time to visit Lower Austria?

You can visit Lower Austria for both Winter Sports and Summer holiday.

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