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Foodies & Gastronomes unite!

Foodies will adore Vorarlberg's flavoursome Bergkäse cheese, Styria's fruity Weissburgunder wines and pumpkin-seed oil and Armschlag's poppy liqueur. Pop into Vienna's Grand Cacao for arty pralines and pistachio-filled Mozartkugeln. Warm up with hearty Austrian fare like tafelspitz (braised beef) and spicy goulash in the Alps. Tuck into Wiener Schnitzel (bread-crumbed veal escalope) with lashings of potato salad, washed down with gold-hued Stiegl beer. Save room for fluffy apple strudel in Vienna's 1950s-style Café Prückel, or chocolatey Sachertorte in Café Sacher.

Stock up for the Festive Season with a Taste of Austria!
Fine, zesty and elegant whites or a deliciously fruity red, Austria offers wines full of freshness for under £10 - a welcome change for any palate jaded by New World blockbusters!
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Affordable gourmet dining
With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the best Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break whatever the time of year.
Unforgettable dining hot spots
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."
Learn more about Austrian wine
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.
Learn more about Austria's wine regions
Calendar of Events
Events surrounding Austrian wine and classical music are closely linked to our cultural heritage. There are great year-round festivities and concerts throughout Austria's wine growing region. Don't miss them!
Find out about events in the Austrian wine country