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Dive into summer

For a land so far from the sea, Austria has an incredible number of opportunities for aquatic adventure. You can barely pick up a map without dipping your finger into one of the country’s 25,000 bodies of water, which range from tiny Alpine tarns to large, windruffled lakes. You’ll find plenty of classic activities, from kayaking and open-water swimming to windsurfing and sailing. But be prepared for surprises here, too,

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