Safe places to holiday in? - Austria

Interesting link listing the 10 safest places in the world for travelers. The list is a bit objective but comes up with the following countries:-  New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Austria, Sweden, Japan, Canada, Finland and Slovenia.

The list seems to pick up on the best places with some common themes:- i) Nordic countries ii), Alpine countries, or iii) Tundra countries. The top ten  list comes from a survey of 144 countries and they look at 23 specific areas as indicators to come up with their favourites.

Political Map of Austria, showing adjacent countries

When it comes to Austria, it has the following in favour, a  politically stable country, population community orientated (as opposed to "my" rights orientated), Austria is a religious county counting on the number of beautiful Catholic churches, secondary indicators include the absence of litter and  the "graffiti" index, the  Austrians come over as friendly, honest, kind law abiding, and are very proud of their nationality. 


If you  are going to visit Austria? and are looking for somewhere to stay? for 3 - 9 guests, then please please consider staying at Austrian Holiday Apartment - Kaprun.

Kaprun Zell am SeeWeather and Snow reports


Kaprun & Zell am See Weather / Snow Reports

The Kaprun snow report and weather forecast is available from a number of sources.

If you are anything like us we are always curious and excited to find out how much snow has fallen in the days leading up to your holiday. Check out the latest weather forecast and Kaprun snow report in the resort and on the mountain.

There are many sites which offer this facility, have a look at these?

  • Or try these two sites for a live camera at various locations across the Kaprun/Zell mountain: www.kitzsteinhorn.at

If you are recommend any other sources for the weather please let us know and we will update this page.


For further information please see www.austria-holiday-apartment.com