All articles related to Summer

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Austria with DriveAway

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

Design Hotels

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Eagle Walk

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

Salzburger Almenweg

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

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.

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.

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.

Essential listing on music, art and cultural tours

Experience the magical atmosphere of Austria's culture and music performances and download a listing on classical music and cultural tours offered by Australian and New Zealand tour operators.

Holiday Specialists

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

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.

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.

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.

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.