Not only will you see where six-year-old Mozart played for Empress Maria Teresa, but you will also explore the gardens and the royal carriage collections at the Schonbrunn Palace. Enjoy Vienna’s renowned hospitality as you experience friendly cafes and taste delicious pastries.

Sports in Austria
In 2008 Austria, together with Switzerland, will be staging the EURO 2008 – the most prestigious soccer event in Europe. In 2007, Vienna hosted the European American Football championships.

Vienna’s Chrysler Vikings are among the world’s best amateur teams in American football. Toni Fritsch was the first Austrian to play on a winning Super Bowl team (Dallas Cowboys). He ended his football career playing for the New Orleans Saints.

It’s no surprise that winter sports are extremely popular in Austria, considering its geography and climate. Skiing is number one in Austria, closely followed by snowboarding and curling.

Austria has over 27,000 sports clubs for amateur and professional athletes. Soccer is the most popular team sport. Soccer is known as “König Fußball (FOOS-ball)”: King Football, with over 300,000 people registered in soccer clubs around the country.

Andi Herzog, one of Europe’s best midfield players, is now team manager for the Austrian National team. You may get a chance to meet Andi at the 2007 Ambassador Games.