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Vorarlberg: Architectural Highlights

The landscape of Vorarlberg, Austria’s westernmost province, is striking for its many structures with timber construction. Their architecture is simple, natural and sustainable, at once traditional and cosmopolitan – just like the people who live here. Join in on a tour of Vorarlberg’s building culture and mentality.

Tirol: Architectural Highlights

Visitors to Innsbruck in the summer months may be amazed to encounter a glacier-like, futuristic ice formation in the middle of the city, but they are experiencing just one of many examples of innovative architecture that serve to create a stimulating contrast to the numerous historic buildings here in Tirol.

Burgenland: Architectural highlights

There is no avoiding the subject of wine when travelling through the province of Burgenland. But then again, who would want to? Especially since a growing number of modern wine estates boast not only exceptional wines but also exquisite architecture.

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.

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.

Ski helmet obligatory in Austria

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.

Alpine Lodges & Vacation rentals in Austria

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Nature Watch

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

The Eagle Walk

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

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.

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.

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.

Essential listing on Danube cruises

Cruise along the breathtaking Danube and download a listing on Danube cruises provided by Australian and New Zealand tour operators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.