Austria: The Land of Schnitzel, Mozart and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Austria is a country in central Europe, known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and impressive engineering feats such as the world-renowned Wiener Riesenrad. But let’s be real, Austria is mostly known for its schnitzel, Mozart and of course, the Terminator himself, Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Geography

Austria is located in the heart of Europe, sandwiched between Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, and Switzerland. If you’re confused about where exactly Austria is, just look for the country whose flag looks like someone spilled a can of Red Bull on it.

Culture

Austrian culture is full of surprises, beginning with the incomparable dish that is Schnitzel. This scrumptious, breaded and deep-fried meat has been keeping Austrians full and happy since forever. Another notable cultural staple is Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Mozart, whom, if you’re unfamiliar, was an Austrian composer with an insane wig game.

Famous Austrians

Austria has given the world many famous personalities, but the one that truly deserves a shout-out is Arnold Schwarzenegger. This global icon with bulging biceps and an unshakeable accent was born in Styria, Austria. He was an amazing bodybuilder, movie star and even served as the governor of California. If you can’t stand Schwarzenegger, don’t worry, you’ll always have Falco, the king of Vienna’s nightlife but the joke’s on us Americans, as we only know “Rock Me, Amadeus.”

Conclusion

Austria is a great place to visit if you’re a fan of schnitzel, classical music, and watching movies that feature giant robots or aliens getting their butts kicked. Whether you’re exploring the historic streets of Vienna, skiing in the mountains or visiting one of the country’s many epic castles, Austria is a country that definitely knows how to have a good time. We’re just happy they have enough sense to put shredded cheese on fries, unlike some other countries that must go unnamed.