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338 Tr a vellers ’ Needs
Even in Vienna you can
enjoy watersports –
along the Old Danube
many places hire out
water skis, rowing or
sailing boats, without the
need to prove any
special expertise.
Lastly, the lakes and
rivers are perfect for
fishing. Local tourist
offices will be able to
advise you on where the
best spots are, and sell
you a licence.
Hang-gliding – a spectacular sport,
Horse Riding
enjoyed in Stubaital
Horse riding, while not
Yachting marina in Mörbisch as popular as skiing, Tennis
also has many followers. Indoor tennis courts, which
Water Sports
Lower Austria has a number of are also open in winter, can
Snow is not the only element studs which offer a variety of be found in any of the larger
attracting sports enthusiasts riding holidays. Some hotels, resorts and in many hotels;
to Austria – an abundance of too, own their own horses or outdoor courts are available
rivers and lakes offer much to have an arrange ment with in most cities. They are less
the summer visitor, whether it’s a local riding centre which common in the mountain
in the form of relaxation or allows guests to use its facilities. resorts which specialize in
active holidays. The lovely lakes In many resorts, riding lessons other sports. Prices vary; in
in the Salzkammergut, can also be booked in indoor Styria the cost of hiring a court
especially, are worth exploring. arenas, which is especially useful for one hour is around €13–17
Austrian lakes come in all during bad weather or in the during the day, or €18–19
shapes and sizes, but most winter months. in the evening.
are suitable for swimming and Even if your visit only takes you
sailing. The largest and most to Vienna, you still don’t have to
famous are Bodensee (Lake forego the pleasures of horse Extreme Sports
Constance) and Neusiedler riding – the Prater funfair, once Socalled extreme sports,
See. The latter, easily accessible the favourite riding course of such as rafting, canyoning,
from Vienna, is a 40km (25mile) the Empress Elisabeth, is open to speedboat racing, paragliding,
long lake on the Hungarian this day to lovers of the sport. hang gliding, bungee jumping
border, and the venue every Horse riding is one of the more or free climbing, are all well
weekend for an Olympicstandard costly activities, but it is not exor represented in Austria. New
regatta. There are sailing and bitant; in the Tyrol, for example, companies open every day,
windsurfing schools on many one hour’s riding in winter costs offering equipment hire and
Austrian lakes, and on the about €15 per person – about organized events to tempt the
larger ones waterskiing and the same as you would have to adventurous who are seeking
paraskiing are also on offer. pay for hiring a tennis court. an adrenaline kick.
Scubadiving is also possible
at certain times of the year
and in designated areas of
some lakes, particularly in the
Salzkammergut.
Many mountain rivers,
particularly those in the
western part of Austria, flow
through narrow ravines and
tumble down in numerous
waterfalls – thus creating
endless thrills for canoeists and
competitors in the annual
whitewater rafting contests.
An especially popular rafting
event takes place along a
gorge, the Imsterschlucht. Horse riding along the shores of Neusiedler See
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