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24.04.2012 - 29.04.2012

Crossing Europe Film Festival

The central focus of the festival is work by contemporary European writer-directors, presented in Linz with around 140 hand-picked films, documentaries and shorts.

20.03.2012 - 25.03.2012

Film Festival Diagonale

The Festival is a forum for the presentation and discussion of Austrian cinematic productions. The goal and task is a discerning, multifaceted and critical exploration of Austrian cinema, as well as garnering media attention and fostering public dialogue on the art of cinema itself.

23.03.2012 - 08.04.2012

Easter Festival Tirol

International performers from the worlds of music, dance and the theatre come together for the 24th year in Innsbruck.

Webcam-Service

With the webcam service you can always keep an eye on your holiday destination! In addition to live images you will find weather and snow reports, as well as more information on Austria’s best ski regions.

07.03.2012 - 11.03.2012

10th Austrian Freeski Open

With a special set-up of kickers, rails and creative obstacles, the Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark will see international freeskiers showing off with their latest tricks. An attractive package of side events, concerts and DJ acts will transform Zell am See-Kaprun into the centre of freeskiing.

06.01.2012 - 20.04.2012

Ice Camp Kitzsteinhorn

Sparkly worlds of ice, a giant igloo landscape, an extreme kind of vacation and great thrills. The adventure location at 2.500 metres above sea level, consisting of three inter-connected igloos with a diameter of twelve metres each opened it's doors on January the 6th.

25.03.2012 - 08.07.2012

Beyond Seeing - Monastery of Admont

The BEYOND SEEING art works are specifically designed for visually impaired and blind people, but also for sighted people who would like to experience art with multiple senses.

17.03.2012 - 25.03.2012

Winter Golf Week Lech-Zürs

Golfing on one of the most spectacular ice- and snow courses in Austria. A perfectly prepared 9-hole snowy golf course at the heart of the magnificent Zugertal valley on the banks of the Lech offers a golfing pleasure with a difference.

16.03.2012 - 25.03.2012

11th Snow Jazz Festival Gastein

This years motto is "Big Apple, the music of NYC". A musical excursion of the highest order, nestled amidst all the joys of spas and skiing. Visitors are whisked away into worlds of jazz with the distinctive flavor of the Alps, a truly unique event.

15.03.2012 - 17.06.2012

Gold - Lower Belvedere

This exchibition in the premises of the Lower Belvedere is devoted to gold as a precious metal and its use in contemporary art.

14.03.2012 - 18.03.2012

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Finale

The official rehearsal for the FIS Alpine Skiing Championships 2013 in Schladming. Competitions will take place in the disciplines slalom, giant slalom, Super G, and downhill. Furthermore, there will be also be a team contest.

29.04.2012

Apple Blossom Festival

At the Apple Blossom Festival in the "Apple Village" Puch one can enjoy home-made juices, cider and schnaps as well as regional apple specialities. Visitors are invited to a "blossom hike" through Austria's biggest orchard and listen to traditional live music - no electricity needed!

08.03.2012 - 11.03.2012

Ice Polo Trophy

The atmosphere is unique! The Turracher Lake - 1,763 m above sea level - is transformed into a rink for the Austrian Ice Polo Trophy in March.

08.03.2012 - 15.03.2012

Freeride World Tour Big Mountain

The extreme freeride competition attracts a continuously growing community to Fieberbrunn. The world's best athletes face a tough battle against the "Big Mountain", the laws of gravity and the strict criteria of the jury.

06.03.2012 - 18.03.2012

Ballet Revolución

The globally unique combination of African and Spanish dance traditions, along with superior Russian dance techniques makes "Ballet Revolución" an innovative mixture of style and genre.

25.02.2012 - 25.03.2012

13th International Accordion Festival

The performance of international as well as national artists is on the jam-packed festival program. One can listen to well known masters of the accordion or discover new talents.

18.02.2012

Villach Carnival

The Saturday before Pancake Day is the highlight of the carnival season in Villach. The parade involves about 150 groups and more than 3,000 masked participants - the so called "Narren" (jesters).

17.02.2012

Ski Freestyle World Cup "Aerials"

Just before the World Cup 2015 and after the Freestyle World Cup in the halfpipe, the Kreischberg experiences another first: the Ski Freestyle World Cup, where participants compete against each other at the "Big Air".

03.02.2012 - 29.05.2012

Anselm Kiefer - Essl Museum

Anselm Kiefer, one of the most significant artists of the present day, forms the big opening of the exhibition year in the Essl Museum. A new solo exhibition personally furnished by the collector Karlheinz Essl is on show

29.01.2012 - 28.05.2012

CATS - The Musical

The enchanting hit musical returns to Europe – and for the first time in its own dedicated CATS theatre tent. Prepare to get closer to the action than ever before in the specially designed CATS theatre tent!

26.01.2012 - 15.04.2012

Herbert Brandl

The Kunstforum is presenting the first major retrospective devoted to Herbert Brandl. It includes around 60 of his works produced since the early1980s and also new paintings created especially for the exhibition.

20.01.2012 - 20.05.2012

Utopia GESAMTKUNSTWERK

The exhibition presents a contemporary perspective of the historical idea of the total work of art. With appropriate scepticism, artists have undertaken to review this legendary figure of thought, thereby casting a critical eye on the history of Modernism.

20.01.2012 - 04.03.2012

Vienna Ice World

The dreamily lit facade of the City Hall is the perfect atmospheric backdrop for the Vienna Ice World. An ice surface of over 7,000 m² offers ice skating fans a fairy tale ice landscape.

27.11.2011 - 09.04.2012

Hans Hollein

The Neue Galerie Graz is exhibiting works of world-famous Hans Hollein, who is, as a fine artist, designer and architect a truely universal artist.

09.11.2011 - 26.02.2012

René Magritte

René Magritte is one of the most popular and renowned artists of the 20th century. To retrace Magritte's artistic career, the Albertina displays more than 150 works that cover every creative phase of the artist.

21.10.2011 - 01.04.2012

Vanity

The exhibition “Vanitiy” devotes itself to the subject of photography and fashion. Groundbreaking and unknown pictures since the late 1920s testify to the suggestive power of fashion photography between innovation and tradition, consumerism and art.

19.10.2011 - 15.04.2012

BIGGER THAN LIFE.

"BIGGER THAN LIFE. 100 Years of Hollywood: A Jewish Experience." is an exhibition about one of the most important cultural stories of the 20th century and looks behind the scenes and clichés of Hollywood.

15.10.2011 - 16.04.2012

Baselitz/Rainer: "Lustspiel"

The exhibition LUSTSPIEL, with new works by Georg Baselitz (born 1938) and Arnulf Rainer (born 1929), in the Arnulf Rainer Museums premises of the former, neo-classical women’s bath in Baden near Vienna is undoubtedly a very special event.

01.08.2011 - 15.04.2012

Antony Gormley - Horizon Field

Antony Gormley and the Kunsthaus Bregenz have realised a unique project in the mountains of Vorarlberg. Horizon Field, consisting of 100 life-size, solid cast iron figures of the human body, is the first art project of its kind and the largest landscape intervention in Austria.

10.10.2012 - 14.10.2012

Jazz & The City

Salzburg will be transformed into a muscial Mecca for six days during this festival. On the program are one hundred concerts - ranging from world music to jazz to electronic music – at fifty different venues in the historic city centre. Free admission for everyone!

03.05.2012 - 06.05.2012

Festival Begegnung - Encounter 2012

"Begegnung" was held for the first time in the 1990s. The aim was - and still is - to create encounters with music, ideas and personalities. A very important aspect of the festival is the familial atmosphere between the audience and the artists.

15.11.2012 - 24.12.2012

Christmas Markets in Innsbruck

Imagine the lights of a Christmas tree rivalling the glistening tiles of the Golden Roof, the aroma of freshly made “Kiachln” (piping hot doughnuts laced with Sauerkaut), and the sound of traditional Christmas carols. This is Christmas time in Innsbruck.

17.11.2012 - 26.12.2012

Christmas Markets in Vienna

Step into the joy of Christmas with the beautiful streets of Vienna as your backdrop. Punch and chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods.

22.11.2012 - 24.12.2012

Christmas Markets in Salzburg

The pealing of countless church bells reminds us that Christmas is near, and the Salzburg Christmas markets will fill you with warmth as you look out to the city's snow-covered roofs, domes and towers.

17.11.2012 - 24.12.2012

Christmas Markets in Linz

The fragrance of gingerbread and Linzer Torte from the Christmas Markets, pastry shops and cafes, the lights of the city skyline combining old with new, and the enticements of shopping in the city of Linz all bring you that step closer towards Christmas Eve.

23.11.2012 - 24.12.2012

Christmas Markets in Graz

Enjoy the highlights of Advent in Graz, the capital city of Styria. Let yourself be enchanted by the romantic lights, the gleaming ice crib, the giant Rathaus Advent calendar and the spectacular Christmas Markets.

20.07.2012 - 02.09.2012

Salzburg Festival

First held in 1920, the Salzburg Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year. Alongside the regular residency of the Vienna Philharmonic, musicians and ensembles of the highest caliber fill the beautiful Alpine city with music and drama.

05.07.2012 - 22.07.2012

Summer Scene

Summer scene is an international avant-garde theatre and dance festival. This summer, productions of a young international elite music program of contemporary performing arts as well as installations and a fantastic music program can be enjoyed free of charge!

25.10.2012 - 07.11.2012

Viennale

Every year in October, Vienna is the set of the Vienna International Film Festival, presenting a range of movies from all over the world.

23.10.2012 - 04.11.2012

Salzburg Jazz-Herbst

This is the 17th edition of this musical delight that brings international and Austrian jazz stars to the Salzburg stages.

16.09.2012 - 18.09.2012

FM4 Frequency Festival

The Frequency Festival, organised by radio station FM4, is one of Austria’s largest music festivals. With previous locations in Vienna, Salzburg, and now in St.Pölten, some of the names to have appeared – Foo Fighters, The Kooks, The Chemical Brothers and Kaiser Chiefs.

12.09.2012 - 16.09.2012

Vienna Fashion Week

The Austrian capital strikes a pose as fashion designers and fashionistas rush to the MuseumsQuartier for Vienna Fashion Week. Fashion shows, exhibitions and parties provide a chance for international designers to show their latest creations and mingle with Vienna's beautiful people.

09.09.2012 - 03.10.2012

Bruckner Festival

The festival features international musicians performing works by and from the time of Anton Bruckner. The festival opens with a "classical cloud of sound".

06.09.2012 - 16.09.2012

International Haydn Festival

Most of Haydn's career was intertwined with the Esterhazy family and he spent nearly 50 years in their employment. The country seat of the family, Esterhazy Palace, is now home to the annual International Haydn Days. Motto of the 24th festival is "Haydn & Italy".

05.09.2012 - 09.09.2012

International Brahms Music Festival

The International Brahms Music Festival will be taking place again in 2012. Dedicated to Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert, the two icons of chamber-music, the Altenberg Trio, the Bennewitz Quartett and a top-class team of singers and renowned solists will play for you in Mürzzuschlag.

30.08.2012 - 04.09.2012

Ars Electronica Festival

What began as a pilot project has evolved throughout the past 30 years into one of the major avant-garde media art festivals in the world, putting the city of Linz into the spotlight each September.

23.08.2012 - 26.08.2012

Pink Lake Festival

Not the usual big-city backdrop, no parades for the titillation of curious onlookers, but rather an international get-together for gays, lesbians and everyone in between, including friends of the community, in a beautiful town amidst magical countryside at Lake Wörthersee.

23.08.2012 - 09.09.2012

Music Festival Grafenegg

A Classical Music Festival in a romantic setting. Grafenegg offers the historical backdrop for musical masterpieces from past centuries.

08.08.2012 - 26.08.2012

Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music is a must for all music lovers visiting Innsbruck in August.

03.08.2012 - 18.08.2012

OperettenSommer Kufstein

"Gräfin Mariza" by Emmerich Kálmán will be headlining the 2012 operetta summer season at Kufstein Fortress.

21.10.2011 - 30.06.2012

The Sound of Music - A musical comes home

After thousands of performances on Broadway in New York, in London and German-speaking countries, the musical finally "came home" to Salzburg on 23 October 2011!

19.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Salzkammergut Festival Gmunden

Choose between a wide range of concerts, readings and recitals, and discover a new cultural delight every day throughout this fantastic festival.

18.07.2012 - 21.07.2012

Ennstal-Classic

A car-lover's delight, this annual oldtimer rallye was first organised in 1993 by Mag. Michael Glöckner und Helmut Zwickl. The winner was Walter Röhrl. Since then the Ennstal has been on a high with top-class cars and legendary drivers.

18.07.2012 - 18.08.2012

Bregenzer Festspiele

Bregenz is different. An opera festival with two stages: a traditional opera house, home to less-known operas, and an open-air lakeside stage, where productions are held in the most spectacular fashion.

17.07.2012 - 22.07.2012

Beach Volleyball Grand Slam

Klagenfurt hosts the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam, one of the premium beach volleyball events in Europe. Renowned for its friendly party atmosphere, the event attracts thousands of fans every year to the Strandbad beside the stunning Worthersee lake.

12.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Seefestspiele Mörbisch 2012

The centre of the operetta world is located only sixty kilometres southeast of Vienna in the picturesque town of Mörbisch, on the shores of Lake Neusiedl. This year's performance at the Seefestspiele Mörbisch is Johann Strauss' classic "Die Fledermaus".

12.07.2012 - 12.08.2012

ImPuls Tanz Festival

Thousands of professional dancers, choreographers, teachers and students from around the world transform Vienna into the global dance capital for five weeks every year.

12.07.2012 - 22.08.2012

Carinthian Summer

A highly attractive combination of culture and nature is offered by the Carintischer Sommer music festival in the area surrounding Carinthia's Ossiach Lake each year.

11.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Opera Festival St. Margarethen

An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. The main opera of 2012 will be Carmen by Georges Bizet.

06.07.2012 - 08.07.2012

Schrammel.Klang.Festival

Festival in Litschau on Lake Herrensee. Music and theatre combined with nature!

05.07.2012 - 11.07.2012

Chamber Music Festival Lockenhaus

This chamber music festival which was named one of the world's two best festivals by the New York Times and classified as European cultural heritage transforms the small town in central Burgenland into the hub of chamber music for two weeks every year.

05.07.2012 - 29.07.2012

Tyrolean Festival Erl

Since 1998, a festival with international standards, mainly with visitors from German-speaking areas, but also from other parts of Europe or even the USA and Japan. The Tyrolean Festival Erl is not just any music festival.

01.07.2012

Ironman Austria

Europe's largest triathlon, the Ironman, will take place in Austria on 1st July 2012. Once again the beautiful region of Carinthia will provide the backdrop for this ultimate sporting challenge.

29.06.2012 - 04.08.2012

Reichenau Festival

A top-ranking theatre festival among the Austrian summer cultural events. Only 70 miles south of Vienna, situated in a scenic mountainous setting, Reichenau has been a traditional summer resort for the Viennese high society since the late 19th century.

24.06.2012 - 25.07.2012

Styriarte 2012

The Styriarte Festival encourages a rediscovery of long-lost variations of our musical heritage, and mirrors today’s wealth of exciting approaches to Early Music and music between the Middle Ages and Romanticism.

16.06.2012 - 09.09.2012

Schwarzenberg Schubertiade

A festival for Franz Schubert which would accord him his due place alongside Mozart and Beethoven – this was the idea behind the first Schubertiade, which was founded by Hermann Prey in 1976 in the small town of Hohenems situated in the most western part of Austria.

16.06.2012 - 03.09.2012

Finkenstein Castle Arena

Varied programme in front of the magnificent backdrop of Finkenstein Castle in Carinthia.

15.06.2012 - 10.07.2012

Innsbruck Summer of Dance

International dance performances from classical ballet to various modern dance forms, jazz and modern expressive dance.

06.06.2012 - 17.06.2012

Feldkirch Festival

Any music-lover's delight, the Feldkirch Festival has been running since 2007. Emphasizing contemporary music of the 20th and 21st Century and geared to contact the young audiences of tomorrow, the 2012 focus will be on Scandinavian music.

03.06.2012

Austrian Women's Run 2012

Whether beginner, experienced runner or Nordic walker, in the Austrian Women's Run® each participant is a winner! Join the thousands of women and girls, their families, friends and fans at the largest women's run in continental Europe.

25.05.2012 - 28.05.2012

International Baroque Days at Melk Abbey

This event takes place at one of Austria's most breathtaking abbeys, with sweeping views of the Danube river and nestled right within Austria's wine country.

25.05.2012 - 27.05.2012

INNtöne Festival

An annual jazz festival with a focus on a farm off the beaten track in Upper Austria: Diersbach.

25.05.2012 - 28.05.2012

Salzburg Whitsun Festival

Prefacing Salzburg's main summer festival, the Salzburg Whitsun Festival concentrates on baroque music.

19.05.2012

Life Ball 2012

The Life Ball is an exuberant charity event with extraordinary performances that celebrates life year after year and makes a loud and sounding statement in the fight against HIV and AIDS – resounding far across the boundaries of Vienna and Austria.

17.05.2012 - 20.05.2012

Narcissus Festival

The beautiful Narcissus flower that grows in abundance in the lovely Ausseerland area is commonly called "Poet's Narcissus". The colourful pageantry that has come to symbolize the annual Narcissus Festival draws thousands of visitors to the region each year.

16.05.2012 - 20.05.2012

springfestival

Throughout springfestival Graz's most unique spots are transformed into venues for electronic music and art, bringing together acclaimed live acts, DJ supremos, hip bands and emerging artists.

11.05.2012 - 17.06.2012

Wiener Festwochen

This festival is a firmly-established high-point of the cultural calender in Vienna, offering exciting theatre productions as well as a great number of orchestra concerts, recitals and chamber music performances.

28.04.2012 - 05.05.2012

Donau Festival

An avant-garde pop festival in Krems - inmidst Austria's wine country - featuring music, performance and installations.

21.04.2012 - 30.11.1999

The Arlberg Eagle

The Arlberg Eagle is a triathlon with a difference...it takes place over five months. The competition starts in April with "The White Thrill" (der Weisse Rausch), a nine-kilometre ski race starting at 2650 metres' altitude on the Vallugagrat mountain.

20.04.2012 - 22.04.2012

Literature & Wine

This international festival is an annual encounter of readings, music and locally grown fine wines. The evening events at Goettweig Abbey are accompanied by modern Viennese music.

20.04.2012 - 12.10.2012

Hohenems Schubertiade

A festival for Franz Schubert which would accord him his due place alongside Mozart and Beethoven – this was the idea behind the first Schubertiade, which was founded by Hermann Prey in 1976 in the small town of Hohenems situated in the most western part of Austria.

19.04.2012 - 23.05.2012

Wean Hean Song Festival

An annual festival of Viennese song and music with the aim of positioning it in novel contexts, performing in unexpected venues and inviting representatives of other styles - jazz and contemporary music, for example - to risk a fresh look at the Viennese "trad".

15.04.2012

Vienna City Marathon

Vienna City Marathon draws cheering crowds and thousands of runners to the city's streets. It leaves Wagramer Strasse along a scenic, but physically challenging, route to Heldenplatz. If 42km is too much, try the mini-marathon, fun run or junior marathon.

12.04.2012 - 23.04.2012

Wachau Gourmet Festival

The world heritage site of Wachau is not only famous for the beauty of its landscape, but also its cultural treasures. During this festival, the Wachau region dazzles with everything and everyone of distinction. Multi-course dinners, cookery shows, celebrity table talks and wine tastings prove that Wachau plays in the Champions League of indulgence.

09.04.2012 - 14.04.2012

Snowbombing 2012

Famous for its adrenalin-fuelled snowboarding, crazed partying and nocturnal chalet-hopping, Snowbombing takes place in the Tyrolean resort of Mayrhofen every year.

31.03.2012 - 08.04.2012

Sounds of Easter

Concert and opera highlights form OsterKlang 2012 at Vienna's Theater an der Wien.

31.03.2012 - 09.04.2012

Salzburg Easter Festival

Every year the Salzburg Easter Festival offers an international audience the unique opportunity of experiencing the world-class Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, as part of one of the most renowned classical music festivals in the world.

30.03.2012 - 25.05.2012

Bregenz Spring International Dance Festival

The Bregenz Spring International Dance Festival is one of the most innovative festivals in its category. International dance companies are invited to showcase their art.

22.03.2012 - 25.03.2012

Loisiarte

Loisiarte is the annual cultural spring festival in Langenlois. After a successful as ever 2011 event, the 2012 festival will be held from 22nd until 25th March.

24.02.2012 - 27.02.2012

ART Innsbruck 2012

This event in Innsbruck features international exhibitors who present everything from paintings to prints, from sculptures to installations, and lots more in between.

21.02.2012

"Elmayer Kränzchen” - Elmayer School of Dancing Ball in the Imperial Palace Vienna

Amongst the hundreds of ball festivities in Vienna this is the only Viennese ball that starts as early as 6 pm and is terminated at midnight. You can enjoy dinner and dance throughout the evening to the sound of several orchestras in various rooms of the Hofburg.

20.02.2012

Rudolfina Masked Ball in the Imperial Palace

The Rudolfina Redoute is the oldest and most steeped in tradition ball meeting and thus can look back on a long history. Principally, mask obligation exists for all ladies, whether they come alone or accompanied.

17.02.2012

Gala of the Viennese Industry in the Imperial Palace

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment in elegant surroundings. Watch the impressive opening ceremony, learn the secrets of the three-four waltz time, or simply enjoy a glass of champagne in one of the magnificent halls.

17.02.2012

Bonbon Ball in the Konzerthaus Vienna

The Bonbon Ball is the only ball event taking place in the Konzerthaus, home of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Up to 4,000 guests can dance in the four concert halls. A jury elects a Miss and Mister Bonbon from the guests, and their weight in confectioneries is then donated to charity.

16.02.2012

Opera Ball Vienna

The Opera Ball, held at Vienna's magnificent State Opera House, is deemed the epitome of ball culture and a top-calibre social event, attracting celebrities from around the globe. This mega event is fully given over to waltzing bliss at a venue where usually opera stars make their big-time stage appearances.

27.01.2012 - 22.10.2012

Liszt Festival Raiding

Franz Liszt was one of the most dazzling musical personalities of the Romantic era and the composer of a gigantic oeuvre. Every year his birthplace of Raiding in Burgenland celebrates Liszt's immense talent with a number of tributes.

20.01.2012 - 22.01.2012

International Hahnenkamm Race

Jumps up to 80m, steep slopes up to 85% and speeds up to 140km/h. Less than 2 minutes to complete the stretch of 3.3km. An altitude difference of 863m from the starting point (1665m) to the finish (802m). An average speed of 103km/h. This is the most difficult ski piste in the world.

Austria's culinary specialities from A to Z

An alphabetic tour through Austrian cuisine will help you decipher the menu and spike your appetite for delicious desserts and mouth-watering specialities: from A(pfelstrudel) to Z(irbenschnaps).

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Passion for Tradition

Austria is fascinatingly blessed by coincidences: close to nature and informal, yet simultaneously valuing tradition and etiquette. Once-courtly formalities are lived out with a light touch at elegant events, while the finest labours of hand and head perfect traditional techniques, taking these on creatively into the modern era.

Hand block printing from Aussee

Ausseerland lies in the heart of the Salzkammergut. With its scenic lakes, meadows and mountain massifs it is the embodiment of a harmonious landscape. And this picturesque beauty is reflected in the colours of Aussee’s traditional costume.

Win a trip of a lifetime for two to Vienna!

Experience the magic of New Year's Eve in Vienna on a trip for two, flying Economy Class with Austrian Airlines, and spending 5 nights at the newly opened, exclusive Boutique-Hotel Sans Souci.

The elegance of wood

What may be fine stones and hand-made tiles in building cultures of other countries is wood in Vorarlberg. In the Bregenzerwald region, the knowledge about this age-old building material is preserved and applied with a contemporary twist.

High up on the Alpine pasture

For just a short while in summer, the Alpine pastures transport animals and people alike in an intoxicating mood, in the best of moods.

Goiserer boots – hand-crafted for feet

It began 140 years ago in Bad Goisern with the invention of the first “engineered” mountain boot. Today the Goiserer is still the epitome of top quality, but it has evolved to be fit for city life.

Dance! Ball season in Vienna

Nowhere are balls so romantically formal as in Vienna. This tradition is intoxicating to locals and visitors for far more than a single night.

Kaffeehaus culture

The Viennese say they looted sacks of coffee beans after the Turks withdrew following a failed siege in 1683. But it was a spy on the payroll of the Royal Court who gave the city its real taste for coffee: born in Istanbul, he founded Vienna’s first Kaffeehaus in 1685.

Cheers. Viticulture in Lower Austria

In Lower Austria, the vines were planted on fruitful soil: from the time when the Romans planted vines on the favoured sites in this northern province of their Empire, wine has been prized here as a pleasurable cultural heritage and elevated to cult status by committed wine-growers.

The carol “Silent Night”

It touches people from all nations and cultures: the carol “Silent Night, Holy Night!” is an expression of the deepest reflection and spiritual longing for peace.

The High School of Horsemanship

Levade, courbette and capriole are classical school jumps performed by the Lipizzaner stallions, who enchant their public at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. The traditions of this haute école of classic equestrianism have been passed down by word of mouth for more than 400 years. Once these intelligent white stallions have completed their training, they are known as professors.

The salt of the earth

Visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world in Hallein near Salzburg: its salt provided a livelihood for local people, brought wealth to the archbishops and built the magnificent city of Salzburg, which we admire today.

The sound of silence

Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Europe’s largest Cistercian Monastery, lies behind protective walls, less than half an hour’s drive from Vienna. With an uninterrupted 900 years history of monasticism, Heiligenkreuz is both tourist attraction and deeply spiritual experience.

Ancient communication: Yodelling

As loud as a scream or as melodious as a song – that’s the yodellers from Styria. Sung as a modulated “jo” syllable, the power of the voice is something which fascinates the world and invites people to try it for themselves.

Stall and Star. Carved cribs in Tirol

Christmas cribs are a depiction of the birth of Jesus: Mary, Joseph and the new-born child in the stall, the shepherds, the ox and the ass, the comet and the coming of the Three Kings are staged expressively – and on a major scale – in Tirol.

Burgenlands musical diversity

The atlas may draw tight boundaries around the province of Burgenland, but the music of this region goes far beyond its borders.

Green flames on white

Green swirls dance around the edge of a bowl, a stag leaps along the curves of a cup, flowers are strewn colourfully across a plate – a sight to please the senses and lift the mood at your table. Gmundner Keramik has been the leading Austrian ceramics company for more than 300 years and enjoys international acclaim.

Salzburger Nockerl… a “culinary ambassador” from Austria

This light and fluffy dessert may remind some people of Salzburg’s snow capped-mountains - but it is definitely a real treat for gourmets. Legend has it that the famous Salzburg prince archbishop of Raitenau loved his mistress Salome mainly because of her exquisitely fluffy Salzburger Nockerl.

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Your Austrian hosts

Mr and Mrs Austrian are beyond doubt epicureans. When their culinary rituals blend with the famous Austrian hospitality ("Gemütlichkeit") guests will experience a unique feast. Encounter Austrian cuisine not only at the dining table...

Austrian Wine 101

Austria produces only one percent of the world’s wines – but this percent has reached international reputation in the last two decades. Austrian wine is a synonym for quality, diversity and local varieties of wine grapes, such as the Grüner Veltliner or Zweigelt.

Wagner, Otto (1841-1918)

Scandalous and superb - the Secession

Today, it is one of Austria’s most photographed structures and a leading centre for contemporary art. But when it opened in 1898, the Vienna Secession touched off a scandal.

24.02.2012 - 11.06.2012

Exhibition: Gustav Klimt - Journeys

This exhibition will present items from Emilie Flöge’s estate, including her correspondence with Gustav Klimt. The museum’s holdings contain major paintings by Klimt as well as works by other Secession artists, including one of the world’s most important Egon Schiele collections.

06.07.2012 - 02.09.2012

Exhibition: Klimt and the Künstlerhaus

This show documents the works Gustav Klimt created in association with the Künstlerhaus, of which he was a member from 1891 to 1897.

16.05.2012 - 16.09.2012

Klimt - The Wien Museum collection

The Historical Museum of the City of Vienna will present numerous Klimt objects, including his Portrait of Emilie Flöge (1902), posters, publications, painting smock, death mask and Egon Schiele’s drawing of the dead Gustav Klimt. Centrepiece will be the 400 Klimt drawings, the largest collection in the world, shown here for the first time in its entirety.

13.03.2012 - 17.06.2012

Exhibition: Klimt - Drawings

The Albertina celebrates the Klimt Year with the exhibition “Klimt – Drawings”, displaying the majority of the 170 Klimt drawings from its own collection as well as numerous items on loan, providing a comprehensive overview of the unique drawing talent of Gustav Klimt.

14.02.2012 - 06.05.2012

Exhibition: Gustav Klimt at the Kunsthistorisches Museum

On display will be the thirteen paintings and their preliminary sketches for Klimt’s 1890 decoration of the grand staircase of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), providing visitors with insights into the creation of these works.

24.05.2012 - 14.10.2012

Exhibition: Object in Focus

At the exhibtion "object in Focus - The textile design collection of Emilie Flöge" one can for the first time see the extant textile designs of Emilie Flöge, who was Gustav Klimt’s lifelong partner. In turn-of-the-century Vienna she operated a fashion salon, for which she designed models’ clothing. The exhibition takes place at the Volkskundemuseum in Vienna.

10.05.2012 - 29.10.2012

Exhibition: Against Klimt

Before it came into the possession of the Austrian Theatre Museum, Gustav Klimt’s 1898 painting Nuda Veritas was owned by the writer Hermann Bahr, who in his book “Against Klimt” defended the artist against hostile critics. The exhibition "Against Klimt - The Nuda Veritas and its Defender Hermann Bahr" also examines the creative output of Bahr.

25.10.2011 - 04.03.2012

Klimt & Hoffmann - Pioneers of Modernism

This exhibition focuses on the collaboration between Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffmann, the architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. It also explores Hoffmann’s influence on Klimt’s paintings. The exhibition takes place at the Austrian Gallery in Belvedere Palace, where the famous painting "the kiss" is displayed.

Austria. Unique Like You

Imagine having an army full of tour guides - all within arm's reach - supporting your holiday preparations and providing examples of authentic, hand-on experiences that go beyond the ordinary
Well....this is not an illusion; this is what Austria. Unique Like You is all about.

Klimt Year 2012

He was the speaker and organizer of the Jugendstil art movement. He was a promoter of young, up-and-coming talent. He created some of the most famous Art nouveau paintings worldwide. There is a tremendous lot of reasons for celebrating the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt in 2012.

2012 - Vienna celebrates Klimt

Gustav Klimt would have celebrated his 150th birthday in 2012. Vienna honours the painter with several exhibitions on Klimt and the Jugendstil movement.

Encounter Klimt in Vienna!

Equally controversial and successful in his day, Gustav Klimt was one of the central figures of fin-de-siècle Vienna, the epoch that marked the beginning of Modernism. Today Vienna’s museums accommodate the majority of popular paintings as well as huge numbers of little-known drawings by Gustav Klimt.

Jugendstil - An art movement embracing life

A fresh, sensual art can be discovered in virtually every part of the town: Like no other city Vienna is shaped by the last great, unified stylistic movement in the history of art: the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau).

The golden touch of a kiss

"Either I am too old, or too nervous, or too stupid - there must be something wrong", Klimt once wrote in a letter. Though facing continuous difficulties in his work, in the years 1907 and 1908 the painter created a centrepiece of the Jugendstil movement: The Kiss.

Winter in Austria

Great weather, enviable vertical drops, legendary Après-ski, famous Austrian Gemütlichkeit and unrivaled winter playgrounds are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Austria for your next northern hemisphere ski holiday.

From the old town to new heights

It is Innsbrucks unique setting as a dazzling city inbetween impressive mountain ranges, that the Hungerburg funicular takes advantage of: Just a stone throw away from the famous “Goldenes Dachl” (golden roof) you can start your journey into lofty mountain heights.

Skiing is a child’s play

A ride on the magic carpet? A stroll through the dino forrest or the fairy tale village? An expedition in the Fiss cave world? Children will have a whale of a time in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis. Apart from the numerous attractions, the Kinderschneealm is the winter-paradise for mini-skiers. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the Kinderschneealm is still playful as a child, but offers full-grown possibilities.

Innsbruck - The capital of the Alps

With its unique blend of urban flair and winter sports, Tyrol's regional capital names itself the capital of the Alps for good reason. Multi-faceted and full of surprises, Innsbruck is the perfect venue for a skiing holiday with an urban touch.

Austria's Top Ski Resorts

Pure joy on skis - this is what you will find in Austria's top ski resorts. Whether you want to coast down the piste leisurely or fly down the expert downhill run, in these resorts you will be spoilt for choice.

A symphony of fire and snow

The ski shows in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are a real highlight on the weekly program. From typical ski-demos to daredevil stunts and journeys through ancient times, each show is an unforgettable winter open–air event.

Tirol's ski dimension

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is located on a high plateau in the midst of an old cultural landscape at an altitude of 1200-1400 metres. More than 2000 hours of sunshine per year make Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis the sunniest areas in Tirol.

Austria. Unique Like You

This April the Austrian National Tourist Office launches its ambitious new Online and Social Media campaign, featuring 250 authentic activities, meals, landmarks and assorted tucked-away secrets to experience in Austria.

Arlberg - skiing at its best!

This is the place where serious skiers enjoy fantastic powder runs from November until April. 5 charming Tyrolean villages and the unique combination of boundless skiing pleasure and traditional après ski make the Arlberg so unique!

Salzburg

Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by churches, castles and palaces. Its picturesque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Graz

The Styrian capital Graz, whose roots date back to the Roman age, lies on both sides of the River Mur, and is well-known for its medieval city center and modern architectural highlights.

Innsbruck

Past and future meet in the heart of the Alps, where Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the Tirol province’s great past, stand alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend.

Bregenz

Vorarlberg’s capital is beautifully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake. It offers a dense cultural program coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities.

Eisenstadt

Despite being Austria’s smallest provincial capital, this former seat of the noble Esterhazy family and home to some 13,000 inhabitants, has plenty to offer its visitors.

Klagenfurt

For summer vacations Klagenfurt is ideally located near Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lakes. The city is enjoyable throughout the year with its Mediterranean climate, sunny winter days, colorful autumn and a mild spring.

Vienna

Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Linz

No other Austrian city has changed as dramatically as Linz has in recent decades. What's emerged is a modern urban centre with a flourishing economy, a city where the quality of life is exceptional.

Interactive map of Austria

Discover your vacation paradise Austria with the interactive map! Here you will find walking trails, bicycle tours, pictures, accommodations, tips for the holidays and much more.

Interactive Map

Set up your personal itinerary with the new created interactive map on austria.info/au. Search for the best hiking or biking routes, or just find out what the weather is like in your holiday destination.

Culture & Arts

Austria, the perfect destination to experience culture & art. And truly, culture here does flourish impressively with the list of events taking place in cities, towns and villages throughout the country.

About Austria

Learn about Austria's Government & People, history, climate, fauna & flora as well as our trade & industry.

Food & Wine

Travel our wine country and savor authentic Austrian cuisine. Find out about culinary specialties from Austria: from organic products to delicious desserts and traditional drinks.

Nature & Adventure

Vacation in Austria, the perfect destination for walking, biking and hiking. Austria's landscapes are incredibly varied and the options are endless. Be it a walk through Austria's Alps or biking along Austria's great rivers.

Rejuvenation

Austria’s clear mountain air, clean lakes and endless green pastures will invigorate your body and soul. Recreate in an unspoilt nature with a cultural experience within easy reach.

People & Traditions

Austria is a combination of pristine landscapes and bustling cities, historic towns and cutting-edge architecture, love of tradition and thirst for the new. What keeps travelers coming back to Austria is the sense of "Gemuetlichkeit": a lifestyle that celebrates the finer moments in life.

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Via Culinaria - Salzburger Land

Getting to sample local specialties and savor fine cuisine is as much part of any holiday as taking snapshots or writing post cards. The Via Culinaria, a creative initiative in the SalzburgerLand, provides a true gourmet experience. Seven culinary tours cater to cheese devotees, fish fans, sweet tooth, alpine hut addicts and beer aficionados, among many others.

Experience a vibrant cultural scene

Austria is synonymous with culture. And truly, the list of events taking place in cities, towns and villages throughout the country is impressive. It is not only theater that gives the country a festive atmosphere, but also the many concerts and exhibitions, dance performances and readings.

Festival for all Senses

Austria's diverse cultural offerings include over 200 festivals, stretching from world scale events to small regional gatherings. Many of them make use of Austria's beautiful surroundings and most of them offer an outstanding culinary menu to accompany the cultural experience.

Destination Austria Holiday Journal 2011

The new edition of the popular holiday journal is hot of the press! Place your order today and your personal copy will automatically be sent to you!

Innsbruck Card & Club Innsbruck Card

Destination Austria Holiday Journal 2011/2012

Discount Cards & Tickets

Once you have started your holiday in Austria there are a further range of benefits and discounts that you can take advantage of. Please note that these can only be purchased in Austria!

Salzburg Card

Rail Passes

There are some great rail passes available in Australia that offer good value on the Austrian Federal Railways and those of the surrounding countries...

Austrian public and school holidays & daylight savings times

Will a public holiday fall during your holiday in Austria? An easy way to find out is to check our 2011 to 2014 listing of holidays.

Vienna Card

City discount cards

When you visit Austria’s major cities, there's an easy way to save money on sightseeing and public transportation.

Discover Austria with DriveAway

Take a self-drive holiday in Austria and discover its stunning picturesque Alpine scenery.

Ski helmet obligatory in Austria

Einem, Gottfried von (1918 - 1996)

Schubert, Franz (1797 - 1828)

Musil, Robert (1880 - 1942)

Gallery Belvedere - Vienna

This Baroque masterpiece houses one of Europe's most important museums. In the Upper Belvedere the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt, alongside works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka are on display.

Museums in Austria – a world of astonishments

Austria today offers some of the world's most important and stunning collections of modern and contemporary art.

Leopold Museum - Vienna

The Leopold Museum in the Viennese MuseumsQuartier presents Austrian paintings of the 19th and 20th century, including the world’s biggest Schiele collection in its spacious, light-flooded rooms.

Haus der Musik - The Sound Museum

Haus der Musik is a modern interactive experimental museum in the historic city center of Vienna as well as the location where the Vienna Philharmonic was founded. Six floors are dedicated to the presentation of the fascinating world of music and sound. Send your ears on a discovery trip!

Museum of Fine Arts - Vienna

Thanks to the acquisitions by and the patronage of the House of Habsburg, the gallery has an unrivaled collection of old masters. Check out room X, which contains a vast collection of works by Peter Breughel the Elder...

Vienna's Glorious Ball Season

Ever dreamed about dancing the waltz at one of Vienna's many famous balls? There are hundreds of balls to choose from - the highlights of this year's Viennese ball season you will find here.

Schwarzenegger, Arnold (born 1947)

Bruckner, Anton (1824 - 1896)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756 - 1791)

Berg, Alban (1885 - 1935)

Mahler, Gustav (1860 - 1911)

Berg, Werner (1904 - 1981)

Strauss, Johann (1825 - 1899)

Freud, Sigmund (1856 - 1939)

Lehár, Franz (1870 - 1948)

Suppé, Franz von (1819 - 1895)

Haydn, Joseph (1732 - 1809)

Strauss, Johann - Father (1804 - 1849)

Handke, Peter (born 1942)

Turrini, Peter (born 1944)

Klimt, Gustav (1862 - 1918)

Lavant, Christine (1915-1973)

Kauffmann, Angelika (1741 - 1807)

Webern, Anton von (1883 - 1945)

Hundertwasser, Friedensreich (1928 - 2000)

Kálmán, Emmerich (1882 - 1953)

Wolf, Hugo (1860 - 1903)

Travel with Pets

Would you like to travel with your pet? Don't forget there is a number of guidelines to follow.

Using your Cell Phone in Europe?

Traveling without a cell phone seems unbearable these days. BudgetTravel magazine just released a guide for avoiding pesky fees...

Lauda, Niki (born 1949)

Kolig, Anton (1886 - 1950)

Kokoschka, Oskar (1886 - 1980)

Kogelnik, Kiki (1935 - 1997)

Driving Regulations in Austria

Driving in Austria is uncomplicated and offers the greatest flexibility and freedom: you explore at your own pace. Roads are well maintained, whether you select a superhighway or a meandering byway. However there are a few rules you need to be aware of...

Bachmann, Ingeborg (1926 - 1973)

Famous Austrians

Austria's 'great' sons and daughters have left their mark all across the centuries in politics, art, science and sport: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gustav Mahler, Gustav Klimt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christoph Waltz to name just a few...

Schönberg, Arnold (1874 - 1951)

Bregenzerwald Cheese Road

The Cheese Route through the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg is the ideal way to explore the region and its close ties with cheese-making: from dairy farms to cheese speciality inns, and from alpine pastures to milkmaids. If you’re a cheese connoisseur, this is for you.

Craving Austria?

We have compiled our favorite dishes to make sure you can create your Austrian vacation memories at home.

Design Hotels

Designed by celebrity architects and furnished by star interior designers: Austria’s design hotels satisfy the mind and tempt the senses.

Linz Card 2012

Plan your trip to the Austrian Wine Country

Austria’s wine regions are both beautiful and easy to visit. In fact, once you step off the plane in Vienna, you have already arrived in one of the world’s most unique wine region. Vienna. Then about one hour south east of Vienna lies the Burgenland, and one hour west of Vienna is the region of Lower Austria with many beautiful valleys. Many of them along the Danube.

Route Planner

Traveling throughout Austria by car? This route planner helps you find the shortest way to your travel destination and calculate the travel distance.

Antony Gormley: Horizon Field

Antony Gormley's Horizon Field will consist of 100 life-size, solid cast iron figures of the human body installed into the landscape of Vorarlberg in Austria until April 2012. The work will form a horizontal line at 2,039m above sea level.

Practical information

Helpful information for the holidays in Austria around the themes of health, parking, post, best time to travel, transport and environment and barrier-free travel.

Provinces & Regions

Austria has 9 provnices: Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland, Upper Austria, Styria, Salzburg, Carinthia, Tirol and Vorarlberg.

Plan your trip

Inspiring travel ideas & great destinations you should visit while traveling to Austria. Visit imperial cities & amazing alpine landscapes in summer & winter.

Once in Austria

How to get into town from the Airport. Great sightseeing tours. Audio tours for Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Graz. Get concert tickets.

Packages

Selected Packages for you and the whole family for an unforgettable holiday in Austria in the summer and in winter.

How to get there

Getting to Austria is very easy. Here you will find information about traveling in an airplane, car, train and bus.

Accommodation

Find accommodation in Austria for your next holiday in the heart of Europe! Tips of the best hotels, romantic huts, comfortable apartments and farm vacation.

Experiences "off the beaten path"

Looking for great authentic travel experiences? Just move the "slider" to your travel preference and we'll show where we think you should go. You most likely will encounter unexpected like the "Poppy village ".

Alpine Lodges & Vacation Rentals - search results

Alpine Lodges & Vacation rentals in Austria

Alpine Lodges are available in all sizes and standards - even deluxe ones with sauna.

Pistes in Your Pocket!

Austria is now more accessible than ever before with the latest iSki Austria application offering up to date snow & weather reports, a wide variety of ski resort maps and much more!

Innsbruck - Winter sport meets urban flair

The winter sports program of the Olympic Ski World Innsbruck reads like a wish list: easy for beginners, steep for advanced skiers and extreme for free riders. That is all available with just 1 ski pass where you ski in 9 different ski resorts. And once you have finished your last run you can enjoy the amenities the capital city of the Alps has on offer.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis - Home of family holidays

190 kilometers of pistes, 70 lifts and 3 charming Tyrolean villages and the best kids entertainment in Austria.

Top Winter Facts

From Apres-Ski to ski rental and free shuttle buses - with this essential ski facts you are well prepared for your Austrian winter holiday.

“The White Ring” – The longest ski race in the world

Ski races have a long tradition at the Arlberg, but this is without a doubt one of the most spectacular races during the winter season.

Arlberg - The Cradle of Alpine Skiing

It is a legend in itself, a byword for passion, the crowning pinnacle of its sport! The Arlberg region – The Cradle of Alpine Skiing and the home of choice for all those who have succumbed to the fascination of the Alpine winter.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds, created by Andre Heller, is a pure invitation to dream. Only a 20 minutes drive away from Innsbruck this sparkling fantasy world is definitely worth a visit.

Schloss Grafenegg

With the Grafenegg International Music Festival Austria has gained a very special new event.

Summer in Austria

Discover traditions, experience nature, refresh with a glass of wine, relax at a crystal clear lake and enjoy picturesque landscape by biking, hiking or even cruising along the Danube.

Austria’s hiking villages

The Austrian hiking villages consist out of 50 holiday regions and resorts all over Austria. These villages dedicate their focus on nature, landscapes and physical exercise and fascinate their visitors with unique hikes.

Culinary Danube

The Danube is not only known for its culture, landscape and beautiful nature, it is also famous for its culinary delights and therefore a top address for gourmets.

The Eagle Walk

Hike the longest hiking path of Europe – the Eagle Walk in Tirol.

Nature Watch

Discover a new way of experiencing Tyrolean nature and observe true miracles at undisturbed natural setting.

St. James Trail

“Spiritual walking” is gaining in popularity. It is the kind of travel on foot where the journey itself is the reward. The world famous Jacob Trail gives opportunity to return to your center, step by step.

Excursion cruises on the Danube

Have you ever thought about exploring Vienna’s beautiful surroundings by boat? Embark the excursion boat in Vienna and spend the day in vineyards, nature parks or exploring ancient ruins and castles.

Waltzing the Blue Danube

Danube so blue, so bright and blue... no wonder that Johann Strauss' most famous waltz became the nation's secret anthem.

Salzkammergut - Lake District

The Salzkammergut area (Lake District), with a total of 76 lakes, is one of the most impressive regions in the heart of Austria.

Salzburger Almenweg

35 stages, 350 km of enjoyable hiking and 120 alpine huts – that’s the Salzburger Almenweg.

Tirol - a mountain bike mecca

Tirol is one of Europe’s most popular biking regions. Routes totaling some 5,000 km wind through the province’s fabulous valleys and even alpine pastures.

The Danube Cycle Path

The Danube Cycle Path is among the most beautiful cycling tracks in Europe. Discover Austria’s provinces, the famous Wachau Valley and the capital city Vienna by bike.

Salzburger Land - fabulous landscapes

Salzburger Land has an unbelievable 6,000 different cycling and mountain biking routes to choose from. Virtually every village has a day excursion route, offering a variety of different experiences, but the province has an infinite choice of longer and more challenging tours too.

Austria Expert Program

The Austrian National Tourist Office is pleased to announce the launch of its Austria Expert Program, a new online training tool, created and designed for travel agents downunder.

Hotel & Villa Auersperg / Salzburg

... everything remains different!

Essential listing on Austrian and European tours including Austria

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Glühwein...the perfect winter warmer

The result of the right mixture using red-wine, cinnamon stick, sugar, oranges and cloves is the delicious taste of Glühwein. Glühwein is mostly consumed either at traditional Christmas markets or after a day on the Austrian slopes in one of the cosy mountain huts.

Vanillekipferl...the Austrian Christmas cookie

For all those who want to enjoy a little Austrian Christmas atmosphere at home, here is the recipe of the Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents) a delightfully light cookie, with a hint of vanilla.

Austrian Ski Essentials

Vienna - for gay travellers

You know Vienna for it's music and culture, for the coffee houses (yes, we did have coffee houses 300 years before Starbucks, or at least that’s what tradition tells us), for the Opera and for the Imperial history that the city still showcases everywhere.

Why ski in Austria?

Great weather, enviable vertical drops and unrivalled winter playgrounds are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Austria for your next winter holiday.

Sacher Torte...a bittersweet symphony

Created in 1832 by 16 year old apprentice chef Franz Sacher at the court of Prince Metternich, it must be the most famous chocolate cake in the world today. The recipe for the Original Sacher-Torte is a well-kept secret, known only to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna.

Wiener Apfelstrudel

It is truly one of the best known Austrian desserts – Wiener Apfelstrudel, freshly baked, served with icing sugar and Viennese coffee! Who can resist this classical, mouth-watering dessert!

Tafelspitz…the king of the beef dishes

When Viennese talk about ‘beef’, they always mean boiled beef with ‘Tafelspitz’ the king of the beef dishes. No Viennese holiday is complete without tasting this delicious beef dish.

Wachauer Marillenknödel…fruity filling in a sweet shell

The mild climate and fertile soil of the Wachau Valley not only produce outstanding white wines; they are also perfect for fruit-growing. When the apricots are ripe, this Lower Austrian region becomes a dumpling paradise.

Kaiserschmarren…a dish fit for an emperor

Be that as it may: the Austrian “Mehlspeisen”, or ‘flour desserts’, have their own magic! The king of all “Schmarren”, the “Kaiserschmarren”, was one of Emperor (Kaiser) Francis Joseph’s favourites after he famously praised the dairyman of a small inn for his culinary prowess where he first tried the chopped, sweetened pancakes.

Wiener Schnitzel…the classic veal dish

A specialty originating from the Italian “costoletta milanese” – a breaded and fried veal escalope.
Although not invented in Vienna, the Wiener Schnitzel has long joined St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the giant Ferries wheel as the city’s most famous icons.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds - The Art of Crystal Fiction

People from all over the world come to Wattens near Innsbruck throughout the year to admire crystal in all its diversity and variety. Away from everyday life, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds provide a magical experience.

Holiday Specialists

Find your perfect holiday experience with Austria’s “Urlaubsspezialisten” – the experts for your ultimate holiday in Austria.

Austria's Eastern Edge

Burgenland is unlike anywhere else in Austria. Whereas Austria is known for rugged Alps, pirouette-inducing meadows or the excitement of Vienna, Burgenland sits on the edge of Central Europe’s vast Pannonian plain.

Flying to Austria

Traveling to Austria by air couldn't be easier. Daily flights are available from most Australian and New Zealand capital cities.

Premium Service - Railjet

It is faster, more modern and more comfortable than any other train service currently operated on the Austrian rail network.

The easiest way to get tickets

A trip to Austria would not be the same without a visit to the opera or a concert. Get tickets ahead of time to ensure entry to the concert or festival of your dreams

What's free in Austria?

Thought a vacation in Austria will cost you a fortune? Not necessarily - Austria’s cities offer uncountable festivals, museums, galleries, sights and activities that are absolutely free of charge.

Design Hotels in Vienna

Design Hotels in Tirol

Design Hotels in SalzburgerLand

Design Hotels in Lower Austria

Design Hotels in Burgenland

Christmas season in Austria

The time from late November to the end of the year hold a very special meaning in Austria. Visit Austria's Christmas markets, try some Glühwein and enjoy the spirit of Christmas...

New Year Celebrations

Whether you start the New Year in style at the New Years ball at the Imperial Palace or celebrate it on the streets of Vienna – the choice is all yours.

More Austrian Ski Resorts

Austria's mountain resorts offer activities for the skier and non-skier alike. Regions like Ischgl, Sölden or Zell am See offer not only great outdoor activities but also great culinary delights.

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St. Anton's newest lodging experience – TheMOOSER

Panoramic views of unspoiled wilderness from relaxing lounge chairs, some of the best skiing just out the front door and a unique blend of rustic Tyrolean style with contemporary design – The new Hotel TheMOOSER, scheduled to open December 02, 2011, will be one of St. Anton’s most coveted lodging locations - for good reasons.

Train journey to Austria

What better way to explore Austria than traveling through stunning mountain scenery, lush alpine meadows, historic towns and picturesque villages on a reliable and comfortable Austrian train service that represents excellent value for money.

Winter in Austrian Cities

Soak up a bit of urban atmosphere during a winter holiday in Austrians cities. Spend a day in one of the numerous museums, ice skate in front of Vienna’s town hall or indulge in the “sweet things of life” in one of the famous coffee houses.

Coffeehouse culture in Austria

Cafés are an everyday part of city living and in Vienna in particular they are at the heart of city life. Around 1900, a visit to a Viennese café was a spectacular experience, newspapers were displayed on custom-made stands, waiters wore tailcoats and ceilings were decorated with elaborate chandeliers.

Bring home an edible souvenir

After you have returned back home you can still enjoy the tastes of Austria: Styrian pumpkinseed oil, Zotter chocolate, Manner Schnitten hazelnut wafers and the famous Mozart chocolate balls are all popular culinary souvenirs.

Austria's most popular markets

Farmers’ market, flea market or potters’ market: markets are a feast for all senses, a celebration of colors, scents and voices.

Austria's longest shopping streets

Easy to browse the day away along one of these favourite Austrian shopping streets!

Shopping

Holidays are never holidays without a bit of shopping so visitors will be delighted by many large shopping malls, small souvenir shops and splendid shopping streets across Austria. Go bargain hunting at one of the many colorful markets, stroll along an upscale shopping street or indulge in some serious shopping at 1000m above sea level.

Time-Honored yet Trendy: Austria's Cities

Austria’s cities fascinate with their monumental buildings spanning all major epochs from Gothic to Renaissance, from Baroque to Jugendstil, and Post Modernism. Historic settings for modern events, leisurely shopping tours and wonderful culinary experiences. Let yourself be charmed!

Music in Austria

In Austria you can expect a first-class musical experience, whether it's a concert in the rooms of a Baroque palace, at the Opera House or at one of the many festivals.

The Sound of Music

The hills are still alive when you travel through Austria's countryside. Follow the footsteps of the van Trapp family and experience "The Sound of Music". We suggest taking a tour and see the movie locations.

Airport Transfers

Once you have arrived at one of Austria's airports, there's a quick way get to your holiday destination!

Alpine Spas

Revive the spirit with a traditional Austrian spa treatment using ingredients found exclusively in the Alps. The benefits of altitude and fresh air means that simply by arriving you are already becoming healthier.

Thermal Spas

Let mineral-rich waters at Austria's unique thermal spas gently soothe away the strains of aching joints, back and skin problems, and even more serious conditions such as rheumatism and arthritis.

Art, Architecture & Design

Austrian artists, architects and designers have long moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their genres. They are and always have been world travelers, connoisseurs - and at times, provocateurs.

Government & People

Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy, consisting of 9 independent federal regions.

History

Austria looks back on a very eventful history. Yet there are some elements of the Austrian character that haven’t changed much over the centuries: the partiality for indulgence, beauty, and cultivation has always been a driving force in the country’s past and present.

Climate

Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) each have typical temperature and climatic characters.

Fauna and Flora

Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under protection.

Trade & Industry

Austria has a strong economy with machinery, metallurgical products and textiles being of particular importance. The country's most important industry, however is tourism.

Austrian Beer - Cheers!

A good beer has only four ingredients: water, grain, a little hops and yeast - the rest depends on the brewer’s skill. (And in Austria, we've got plenty!)

Walk Austria's Alps

There are numerous ways to explore and experience a destination but none as intimate and personal as taking the time to enjoy your vacation destination on foot. Walking and hiking in Austria will get you close to nature and allow you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions in Austria.

Biking throughout Austria

Cycling has become one of the most popular ways to experience the unique Austrian countryside, small towns and cities. We have researched great trails and put important information together for you.

Driving to Austria

Driving in Austria is uncomplicated and offers the greatest flexibility and freedom: you explore at your own pace. Roads are well maintained, whether you select a superhighway or a meandering byway. However there are a few rules you need to be aware of...

Vienna

Did you know, that to this day Vienna is the only world capital with a significant wine production within it's city limits? Respected vintners are bringing their visions to the exploding culinary and cultural renaissance happening in Vienna.

Modern Architecture in the Alps

At first is sounds improbable: Vorarlberg - a small, mostly rural state in the middle of the Alps - has become one of Europe's leading regions for modern art and architecture.

Modern Architecture in Tirol

The amorphous, glowing glass structure is one of the stations on the Nordkettenbahn, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The 100-year-old mountain railway, which now has four uniquely designed stops...

Linz and its Linzer Torte

The "Linzer Torte" is considered the oldest known cake in the world. It was already mentioned by name as early as 1653. Yet who named or invented the cake will always remain a mystery.

Vienna's World Class Vineyards

No other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated here as early as 1132 AD and it’s now “in” to drink Viennese wine.

Vineyards along the Danube

From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley.

Mouthwatering Wachau

Amazingly sweet and luscious apricots, wholesome “Wachauer Laberl” fresh fish – the goodies are tempting and the tables along the Danube richly laden.

Upscale - yet affordable dining experiences

Looking for an upscale dining experience? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience. This list is in no way complete since there are so many of them throughout Austria.

Guten Appetit! Eating with Austrians

Austrians take their food seriously and this dedication shows in their gastronomic rituals.

Albertina - Vienna

Accommodates one of the largest and most precious graphic art collections in the world. Today, it comprises nearly 50,000 drawings and one million prints dating from all major epochs: from Late Gothic to contemporary art.

Kunsthaus Graz

The building, designed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, has an organic shape with a skin made of iridescent blue acrylic panels. One of the most unusual museums you'll ever visit...

Kunsthaus Bregenz

Modern art and architecture fuse at Kunsthaus Bregenz. Designed by the Pritzker-prize winning architect Peter Zumthor, the building’s primary object is to be a place where people can indulge their passion for art.

Prost! Drinking with Austrians

Drinking has its own ceremonial protocol in which eye-contact plays a central role.

A late-night institution: the Würstelstand

After a long night of revelry, there is nothing like a hearty snack to avoid a rude awakening the next day.

Passport & Visa Regulations

Holders of an Australian or New Zealand passport do not need a visa if their stay in Austria does not exceed three months.

Popular Walking Resorts

The Hills are still alive in Austria! If you are looking for picture perfect scenery, fresh mountain air and crystal clear lakes, Austria offers an abundance of choices. Following is our selection of some of the most scenic Alpine resorts.

Monetary Matters

Austria is a member of the Economic and Currency Union - the common currency is the Euro. Also: find out about ATM, use of credit cards and traveling with large amounts of money.

Questions about your biking trip?

The past few years we have been asked questions about biking in Austria. In this segment we try to answer a lot of them and hope to make your bike-tour even more enjoyable.

National Parks in Austria

Austria has six National parks, almost 60 nature preserves and „nature parks“, about 35 „hot spots“ for bird-watching, 20 Alpine gardens and many other opportunities to admire nature in its undisturbed, pristine beauty