All Things Austria

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Across
  1. 4. Furry mountain animal that whistles when it’s scared.
  2. 5. Composer called the “Waltz King.”
  3. 9. Monster from a Vienna legend that could turn people to stone.
  4. 11. Traditional short leather pants worn at festivals.
  5. 13. Parades where people dress up as Krampus monsters.
  6. 14. What Austrians say when clinking glasses (“cheers”).
  7. 15. Mythical dragon-like creature said to live in the Alps.
  8. 16. Musical instrument often used in Austrian folk songs.
  9. 19. Castle on the hill above Salzburg.
  10. 22. Famous cathedral in Vienna with colorful roof tiles.
  11. 26. Austrian movie star who helped invent Wi-Fi technology.
  12. 28. Big shallow lake on the border with Hungary.
  13. 29. Austria’s capital city, known for music, coffeehouses, and grand palaces.
  14. 30. Doctor who discovered blood types.
Down
  1. 1. Scary creature who comes out before Christmas to punish naughty kids.
  2. 2. Scientist known for the “cat in a box” experiment.
  3. 3. The tallest mountain in Austria.
  4. 6. Energy drink that “gives you wings,” made in Austria.
  5. 7. Winter witch who checks if people worked hard during the year.
  6. 8. Old imperial palace in Vienna.
  7. 10. Fried, breaded meat dish that’s Austria’s most famous food.
  8. 12. Austrian word for a small snack between meals.
  9. 17. Austrian tradition of relaxing for hours in coffeehouses.
  10. 18. World-famous composer born in Salzburg.
  11. 20. Famous chocolate cake from Vienna.
  12. 21. Warm apple dessert wrapped in thin pastry.
  13. 23. Famous Austrian Olympic ski champion.
  14. 24. Austria’s most popular winter sport.
  15. 25. Huge palace in Vienna once home to emperors.
  16. 27. Austrian slang for “awesome” or “cool.”