Bad Ischl, Austria resorts

On the banks of the rivers of Bad Ischl and the Traun in the state of Upper Austria is located resort town of Bad Ischl (Bad Ischl). In Austria, it enjoys great popularity due to mineral springs in the area. He became famous in 1827 when came here to be treated the ruling family - Archduke Charles and his wife Sophie. They were going to be treated for infertility, and thermal springs have done their job - in the years Sophie gave birth to four healthy children. In 1849, the resort visited by the Emperor Franz Joseph I, who was here he met his future wife, Elizabeth. There have been treated Johann Strauss and Nikita Khrushchev, Ilmar Kalman and Helmut Kohl, and many other famous people - politicians, actors, musicians, and athletes.
Of course, the Kaiser health center Terme with its restorative procedures - is the main purpose of coming here people, but in many other attractions, churches, parks and museums. Attract and public events taking place here - from jousting to the festivals of classical and jazz music. Hotel service and the entire tourism infrastructure developed at the highest level.
In the Middle Ages, salt was mined here and successfully sold it, and at the beginning of the XIX century, local doctors have found that local sources are similar to sea water, but they contain more minerals and have a positive impact on many of the functions of the human body. Thus was born the resort. All treatment is carried out in conjunction Kaiser Terme, near to which built many hotels. It treats diseases of the locomotor apparatus and respiratory, digestive and cardiovascular systems. There are special departments for the treatment of children, and for patients with bronchitis and asthma include inhaled saline, oxygen baths, mud baths, breathing exercises and massage. The program involves the treatment and sports - from tennis to golf and riding and cycling.
The main attraction of Bad Ishlya - Imperial Villa, a former residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife. The royal couple received it as a gift from the Archduchess Sophie, mother of Francis, on the occasion of their engagement. Architecturally the building is not too noticeable, but it looks great surrounded by trees, a picturesque park in front of him. Here is a monument to the emperor, in which he shows with their favorite dogs. Imperial villa now belongs to Mark Archduke Salvator, but is open to tourists, as well as parkland.
Other attractions that are worth seeing in the city - a tea house of the Empress Elizabeth, the Marble Castle, the Church of St. Nicholas, confectioner Tsauner. In the town museum can learn about the history of the city. There is an interesting museum of technology, which presents transportation systems and vehicles of different years and the villa in which he lived the famous composer, author, Franz Lehar operetta. There is also a fact that interests of all tourists - shops, restaurants, coffee shops.Next to the resort - a lot of lakes, where you can swim in the summer. Unforgettable impressions ascent by cable car to Mount Catherine, where, from a height of 1542 meters, all of Bad Ischl is visible at a glance, and the majestic mountains surrounding it, form a stunning panorama.The climate here - a specific, subvysokogorny. Cool in summer, the average temperature is 16 degrees. But it is quite comfortable: no heat and dry atmosphere is favorable. Rains not enough, there is no wind. In winter - light frost, approximately -7 degrees, although this figure may vary considerably. Winter is usually snowy, that pleases fans of skiing and other winter sports.In Bad Ischl you can not only be treated at a local health center, but also to spend time interesting and fun to do a variety of sports. For nature lovers there is something to see, wonderfully picturesque mountain landscapes, sights, too, deserve attention. Bad Ischl is famous not only in Austria, and always a lot of tourists here - all year round.