The setting for The Sound of Music, the hills of Austria are genuinely alive with the sound of music. The country attracted countless European composers in the 18th and 19th centuries because of the generous patronage offered by the Hapsburgs. Beethoven, Brahms, Hayden, Mozart, Schubert and the Strausses all came to Austria at some stage in their careers. Austria’s cities are the perfect place to experience our imperial past and vibrant presence first hand. Explore them with expert guidance and a behind the scenes look that will set your experience apart from the typical travel arrangement. Ice skating rinks, snowboarding, snow shoe trails, ski touring, horse drawn sleigh rides, luxurious hotels with spa facilities or hot pools and international shopping boutiques. Whatever activity seems amazingly fun, healthy, exciting, delicious or relaxing, you will find it in Austria.