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     © Tourismusverband Innsbruck

    Alpine Jewel: Innsbruck

    If there was ever a city at one with nature and its mountain environment it is Innsbruck, and there are countless reasons for staying in the Tyrolean capital or one of its 25 nearby Village Resorts.

    Learn more about Innsbruck
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    "Almabtrieb" celebration in Wildschönau, Tyrol

    Traditions throughout Austria

    Austrians have developed a strong sense for celebrations, rituals and symbolism, which have developed over centuries. Throughout the year you can encounter intersting ceremonies and traditions.

    Learn more about traditions
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    Vienna Boys' Choir

    The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria.

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    spanish riding school © spanische hofreitschule

    Spanish Riding School

    The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the only riding academy in the world which has been cultivating the art of equitation in its purest form for over 400 years, and which trains both horses (the famous white Lipizzaners) and riders according to methods which have been used for centuries, passed down over the years by word of mouth alone.

    Spanish Riding School ticket and performance information
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    Old wine-cellar

    Austrian Wine 101

    Five years ago if one were to proclaim, “I sure do love Austrian wine!” the response would have been blank stares or, “Indeed. I really like their Shiraz.” Nowadays, when one expresses enthusiasm for Austrian wine, the likely response is, “I love Grüner Veltliner,” or “I’ve had fantastic Austrian dessert wine."

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    Austria's Wine Regions

    Austria's Wine Regions

    Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation and is the destination for those seeking energy, culture, and charm. The miracle of Austria is that all of its wine regions are incredibly 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 regions.

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    beer © Österreich Werbung

    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!)

    Learn more about Austrian beer
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    Eating out in the restaurant Meierei

    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.

    Get a list of unforgettable Austrian restaurants
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    Naschmarkt in Vienna

    Naschmarkt

    A culinary voyage around the world takes not 80 days but minutes in Vienna’s Naschmarkt.

    Discover the Naschmarkt in Vienna
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     © Steiermark Tourismus / Foto: Pixelmaker R. Sommerauer

    Pelzmann Pumpkin Seed Oil

    It’s known as the black gold of Southern Styria: pumpkin seed oil. These days a modest, family-run oil press has become the world’s biggest producer of this delicacy.

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    Castle Hohensalzburg and the cathedral of Salzburg

    Modern Art in Salzburg

    A new work is added every year, forming its own dialogue with the baroque heritage of the Mozart city and the juxtaposition always creates lively debate.

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    Meisterstrasse in Styria © www.meisterstrasse.at

    Styria’s Meisterstrasse

    Traditional handicrafts, some using methods handed down for centuries, are very much alive in Styria. Fifty master craftsmen making hand-crafted treasures can be found on a journey along the Meisterstrasse.

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    Schloss Hof Gardens © Schloss Hof, Lois Lammerhuber

    Schloss Hof

    Prinze Eugene’s summer palace, Schloss Hof, one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the world has been brought back to life in a renovation project that began in 2002 and has cost more than 30 million Euro.

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    Blue Bird Festival © Sarah Haas

    Vienna Song Writing Association hosts the Blue Bird Festival

    The Viennese singer songwriter scene comes together every year with international guests to perform at a small but highly acclaimed festival.

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    Kalchkendlalm © Astrid Kammerer-Schmitt

    Kalchkendlalm – a school on the mountain

    Austria’s most unusual school can be found high on a mountain pasture. Visitors can learn about the bread and butter of life in a centuries-old farmhouse.

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    Women's museum Hittisau © Frauenmuseum Hittisau

    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.

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    Linz and Lentos Museum by night © Österreich Werbung/Horvath

    Pixel Hotel

    The most unusual hotel in Linz: rooms are located all over the city and can be found in former workshops, shops and even on a barge.

    Pixel hotel in Linz
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    Museum of Fine Arts, Vienna © Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Vienna

    How many steps lead up to St. Stephen’s Cathedral? What kind of clothing did the Habsburgs wear? Are there really wild boars in Vienna? And what does a white-nosed coati look like? Vienna’s secrets await discovery by children young and old. On Your Marks … Get Set … Vienna!

    Experience the imperial capital of Austria
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    City of Salzburg, Domplatz © Österreich Werbung

    Salzburg

    Worldfamous for it's outstanding music festial this picturesque city in the Austrian Alps shows its sophisticated side even outside the festival time...

    Experience true Austrian sophistication
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    Top 11 Music festivals in Austria

    Austria is world known for it's first class music festivals and composers. It counts as a very special experience to attend one of those events, which are celebrated in great style.

    List of Austria's Top 11 Music Festivals