Gambling in Austria

Snow-capped Alps, pristine lakes and delicious candy mozartkugel with marzipan – all this and much more is the hallmark of Austria. That this country CasinoToplists visit with you today in order to find the best casinos and gaming clubs.

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Location Austria and brief historical background

The Federal government and concurrently the parliamentary republic is the official name of the Republic of Austria. The first mention of it dates from the year 996 AD Austria is located in the center of Europe. The country’s history is very closely linked to the German federal state of Bavaria – only in 1156, the republic became independent. At one time in the country were annexed the Czech Republic , Croatia and Hungary, in addition very difficult to have a relationship with Turkey , France and of course Germany . The country’s capital is the city of Vienna. After the end of the second world war Austria as Germany was divided into 4 zones.

Casinos and Gambling in Vienna

The first license for the construction of a casino was issued in 1922, and the first gambling establishment was published in Salzburg. Since then, much water has flowed, but one thing remains the same – a casino in Austria are allowed. Is the largest organization of “Casinos Austria”, it operates 12 casinos and includes other organizations according to the principle of holding.

So the company “Casinos Austria International” is known far beyond the borders of their own country: it has branches in 15 states and is currently under her run 57 casinos. In addition, the company developed a more lucrative sector of gambling business: ships with casinos on board. Their number is rapidly approaching the mark of 100.

This attitude of the government towards gambling brings significant income to billions of euro.

The most famous casinos in Austria

Bad Gastein – a southern suburb of Salzburg

In this city there is one of the most luxurious casinos not only in Austria, but also throughout Europe. It is located in the building of Grand Hotel de l’Europe, built in the early XX century. Usually operate a casino at full capacity starting from 19:00, and all who wish to visit it is necessary to pay attention to the dress code – sports suits and shorts are not welcome here. With him you need to have any identity document. The main thing – the presence of your photos, and age older than 18 years. The entrance ticket costs 23 euros, you get them tokens denominated in Euro 25.

Salzburg

In this city, the casino «Casino Salzburg» is located in this palace of Schloss Klessheim, built in the rococo style mind-blowing, that in itself is an attraction. This place is not just getting the scenery to shoot. Entrance to the casino paid, its value depends on the time and events that take place in the palace. It can be theatrical performances associations or singers.

Velden

The resort town of Velden is also famous for its casinos, built back in 1950. But since those wishing to catch the tail of Fortune every year becomes more and more, the casino building was expanded. The new building, opened in 1989, is able to take 4,000 visitors and is no less luxurious. There is a restaurant, bistro, bar, and outdoor play ploschadka- terrace over the magnificent lake. It is rightly one of the most popular and modern casinos in Europe.

Vienna attractions

1. Vienna Opera. Location: Vienna, Opernring, 2. Austria is proud of the musical genius – Mozart, so a visit to the “Vienna Opera” is mandatory to be included in the list of mandatory viewing attractions;
2. Hundertwasser House. Location: Vienna, Untere Weissgerberstrasse, 13. At this address you will find one of the most extravagant buildings in Austria.
3. Sigmund Freud Museum. Location: Vienna, Berggasse, 19. Be sure to visit the museum of the famous scientist. There you will be told not only of life but also of the psychotherapeutic practice. The building of the great psychoanalyst lived for nearly 47 years.
4. Vienna Woods. Location: Vienna, Wienerwald. Tired of the busy streets of Vienna, you can always relax in the magnificent city garden.
5. Museum “History of Art”. Address: Burgring 5. Here your gaze will appear original paintings by such masters as Titian, Raphael, Vermeer and other authors, as well as sculptures and various artefacts.

Interesting facts about Austria and Austrians

• The population is 8, 4 million people, 90% speak German;
• Because of the similarity of names, often confused Austria with Australia. Therefore, it is very popular souvenirs “Austria: there are no kangaroos”;
• It is the only country in which the elections allowed the citizens to 19 years, instead of 18;
• Lake Gruner hides a real park – in the winter it is only 1-2 meters deep, but after the floods of melt water depth becomes 12 meters;
• In Austria, as in Germany, in the sauna, men and women bathe in the same room;
• More than half of the male population of Austria are overweight;
• This country is home to not only Mozart but also by Haydn, Schubert, Liszt, Strauss, Mahler, Bruckner.

Austria on the map of Europe