Alpine huts between 915m and 2744m, with resident wardens in the summer, are for hire. Skiing facilities can be found in over 600 winter sport resorts between Brand in the west and Semmering in the east. Skiing enthusiasts have the choice of more than 400 schools and top ski instructors. The capital, Vienna, is situated in the northeast of the country with the Danube running through the northern suburbs of the city. The Ringstrasse forms the boundary with the Inner City or Innenstadt and both are famed for their striking architecture, shops and hotels.
Austrian nightlife is relatively quiet and civilised.
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