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Austria Wins TravelMole Award

Austria is winner of the 2011 TravelMole Web Award in the "Tourist Board" category, a key industry distinction of excellence in online travel. Shortlisted among over 60 applications, it was with great pride that we collected the award at the Doubletree by Hilton West End.

Excursions

The best routes and excursions for your Austrian trip, through magnificent mountain passes, past spectacular lakes and through beautiful old towns. Here the journey itself is the reward!

Castles and Palaces

Austria is filled with magnificent castles and palaces, grandiose witnesses of a bygone era. Follow the footsteps of emperors and knights and let history come alive in Austria's nine regions.

Pure Indulgence

What would a country be without its rural traditions? In Austria a number of regions have got together to create themed routes that invite you to explore its history, with gastronomic delights all along the way.

Body and Soul

Warm thermal waters that massage the skin, relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, and clear alpine air at the door. Did you know physical well-being could be this agreeable?

Family Trips

A family holiday is a holiday with the kids, not about the kids, and those who still have the impression that children are obliged to go hiking in Austria are a little behind the times. Every one of Austria's regions is a genuine paradise for little travellers and explorers.

Easter Markets in Styria

Step into spring with lovingly detailed gift items, home-made dishes of the region and local customs such as "Palmbuschbinden" on your Easter holiday in Styria.

Easter Markets in Salzburg

Learn Easter handicrafts such as egg decorating at the Traditional Easter Market and join an international audience at the renowned Salzburg Easter Festival.

Easter Markets in Tirol

Easter in Tirol offers more than just the famous Innsbruck market. Hall or Kufstein are a stone's throw away, and the Osterfestival Tirol is a cultural highlight not to be missed.

Easter Markets in Carinthia

Artistically designed decorations and traditional crafts at Carinthia's wonderful Easter markets, alongside delicious local food and colouful Easter gifts for the whole family.

The Classic Bicycle Ride

Beautiful valleys, quaint farmhouses and baroque monasteries provide a fantastically scenic backdrop for a tour of Austria by bike. Discover the classic route, the Danube Cycle Path, for a truly breathtaking experience of Austria's great outdoors.

Austrian Christmas Stories

Find out how Silent Night was composed and why an Austrian town has a special Christmas Post Office.

Austria's Celebrity Guests

Ever wondered why celebrities always look so healthy and relaxed? Because they know that Austria is the place to find some quality holiday time, that is why! Find out who has been staying where.

Easter Markets in Austria

Easter in Austria brings out more colours than you could imagine in culture, cuisine and customs, practiced by young and old. The various Easter markets invite you to experience regional traditions under the blanket of the delightful spring sunshine, with a grand selection of Easter concerts to fill the evenings with musical delight.

Joseph Haydn: Life and Works

Austrian composer Joseph Haydn was a much loved person, esteemed by his contemporaries, diligent, humorous, affable, and a straight shooter who was not spoiled by his steep climb from humble conditions into the highest social circles.

Swimming & Water Sports

Despite being a land-locked country, there is certainly no shortage of lakes in Austria to make a splash in. Take a refreshing dip or have a go at diving, sailing or one of the other water sports on offer. In Austria you can always be sure that the water is so good you could even drink it!

Vienna's Glorious Ball Season

Ever dreamed about dancing the waltz at one of Vienna's many famous balls? With hundreds to choose from, here are the highlights of the Viennese Ball Season 2011/2012.

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.

Guardian & Observer Travel Awards

Congratulations Austria, for winning the Favourite European Country title at the prestigious Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2010!

Festivals 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.

Where Family Fun Snowballs All Winter

Planning a family winter holiday can come with its own baggage. Are the kids old enough to enjoy the experience? Is a ski getaway really an affordable option? And speaking of baggage, will it really be possible to pack light to beat those pesky airline fees? Yes, yes, yes at Kinderhotels.

A Vibrant Cultural Scene

Be inspired by Antony Gormley's unique landscape installation in the mountains of Vorarlberg, take your pick of over 200 international and regional festivals, or visit one of the world's most important and stunning museum collections. Experience the diversity of Austria's art and culture.

Round Trips Austria

Immerse yourself into the pulsating lifestyle of Austria's cities. Discover the mighty moutain summits, the far ranging fields, the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy the delicious specialities of each region. Compile your personal round trip of Austria here.

Austria's Wine Country

Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation, and is paired wonderfully with Austrian cuisine. The incredible thing about Austria is that all of its wine regions are 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.

The Eagle Walk

The beautiful long-distance hiking trail the Eagle Walk is the longest hiking path in Europe. Its main route winds through Tirol’s most gorgeous regions from St. Johann to St. Anton am Arlberg and is divided into 23 segments.

Nordic Walking in Austria

In addition to being a popular sport, Nordic Walking is now seen as an essential part of the wellness industry. More and more fitness centers, health resorts and hotels are offering Nordic Walking as part of their programme, and there could be no better backdrop for this beneficial activity than Austria. So why not make it part of your next holiday?

Media Coverage on Austria

Read what the press has to say about Austria. Keep up to date on fresh holiday ideas, the latest travel awards and, on top of this, find out which celebrities have been staying where.

Austria's Top Events

Austria and culture are an inseparable unit, and the cultural programme is accordingly packed to the brim. Here is a selection of this year's top events that should undoubtedly not be missed when visiting Austria.

Cityscape

Fall for Vienna's whirl of Imperial palaces, opulent Jugendstil cafés and the MuseumQuartier's cultural riches. Mozart runs through Salzburg's baroque veins. Peer above red-tiled rooftops and gables in Graz's Old Town, up to pointy alpine peaks from Innsbruck's maze of narrow streets, and seek out Roman-rooted Linz on the Danube's banks.

Art in Austria - Plan a Museum Visit

Austria today offers some of the world's most important and stunning collections. To tour the countless museums and galleries is to pass from Old Masters to contemporary art.

Austria in London

The Austrian Cultural Forum in London promotes cultural contacts between the UK and Austria, organising events and supporting artists and projects in the fields of music, performing arts, literature, film and visual arts. It provides an unrivalled venue in central London for recitals, lectures, conferences and much more.

Route Planner

Flights to Austria

Travelling to Austria by air couldn't be easier. With an average direct flying time of only 2 hours from most major UK gateways to a choice of popular Austrian destinations, flights to Austria are probably the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective travel option.

Holiday Service Austria

No matter where you are located there is an office of the Austrian Tourist Office near you. Here are the international contact details for the Holiday Service Austria.

Design Hotels in Vorarlberg

Discover the diversity of Vorarlberg in style at one of our recommended Design Hotels.

Design Hotels in SalzburgerLand

Let yourself be spoilt for choice on modern day accommodation when visiting SalzburgerLand. Enjoy Austrian hospitality within the most happening resorts.

Design Hotels in Lower Austria

Whether you are looking for a contemporary spa retreat, an inspiring architectural masterpiece, or a fresh approach to business travel, you will be sure to find your ideal resort in Lower Austria.

Design Hotels in Carinthia

Carinthia is the ideal place to combine Austrian tradtition with upbeat modern lifestyle.

Design Hotels in Burgenland

Take a look at some of the fantastic Design Hotels that Burgenland has to offer and make the most of your Austrian experience.

Design Hotels

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

Austria's Finest Spa Hotels & Resorts

In Austria you will find yourself in the most professional, experienced hands. Here, health & wellbeing practitioners undergo highly extensive training, offering the widest repertoire of treatments. AUSTRIA'S FINEST Spa Hotels & Resorts are located on mountain tops or in valleys, boasting amazing views for a most revitalising spa break.

Eco-Friendly Holidays

Choose Naturidyll Hotels and relax in beautiful surroundings where attention to the environment is paramount. Several properties have even been awarded the Austrian Environmental Seal for exemplary practices in sustainability.

Farmstay Holidays

For many city-dwellers, farmstay holidays are a great way to escape the hectic pace of city life for a while and for many children a great opportunity to come into close contact with animals they have only seen on TV.

Summer Holidays at an Eco-Hotel

The 'eco-hotel' label guarantees guests environmentally-friendly holidays. The hotels try to minimise the consumption of energy, electricity, water, materials, and waste, and the restaurants serve organic food.

Car-Free Holidays in Werfenweng

Werfenweng, a town near Salzburg, does its part to help protect our environment by offering their guests holidays from their cars.

Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Reserve

Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The motto for its inhabitants is “use nature without harming it”.

Green Austria

FACT: Austria is one of the world's best destinations for sustainable tourism, as recently recognised in the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report.

Austria's Green Credentials

As more and more of us strive to live a less energy-intense lifestyle, Austria is now firmly on the map as an eco destination. Organic products are on offer whilst the consumption of energy and waste is carefully watched. People who live green at home also have high demands on holiday which Austria can without a doubt cater for.

Golf in Austria

GOLF IN AUSTRIA is a unique marketing alliance of 75 dedicated golf hotels and most of the leading golf courses in Austria. With over 20 years of experience, make it your first point of call when planning your Austrian golf holiday.

Austria on Tripadvisor

The Styrian Trump Card

With the Styria Golf Card you are invited to “tee” time on 23 diverse and exciting courses between alpine panoramas and luscious vineyards in the Green Heart of Austria.

Zell am See-Kaprun - Golf with a View

The breathtaking alpine panorama of the Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe can sometimes make it difficult for golfers to keep their eye on the ball in Zell am See-Kaprun!

Top Golf Holidays near Vienna

Golfland Niederoesterreich provides golf enthusiasts with a choice of 26 first-class golf courses and 18 top hotels for golf holidays in Lower Austria, all within distance of buzzing Vienna.

Golf Tour Operators

A variety a UK-based tour operators can help you tailormake your next Austrian golf holiday. Take a look at our list of recommendations.

Walk & Nordic Walking

Those who have experienced the Austrian Alps will no doubt say that there is magic in the mountains. Discover the magic for yourself within our Walk & Nordic Walking pages, filled with all the information you need to start planning your walking holiday in Austria.

Golf the Austrian Way

Fore! Austria has established itself as having some of the best golfing in Europe. With alpine golf, greens surrounded by vineyards, and courses attached to luxurious spa resorts, it is hard to overlook Austria’s rise as a veritable destination for golfing holidays.

UK Snow Centre in Partnership with Ötztal

Britain's premier indoor ski and snowboarding venue is based in Hemel Hempstead. The £23 million facility boasts a 160m main slope and Britain’s largest indoor lesson slope of 100m.

Bring Home an Edible Souvenir

After you have returned back home you can still enjoy the tastes of Austria: Styrian pumpkin seed 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 and a celebration of colours, scents and voices.

Austria's Longest Shopping Streets

It's easy to browse the day away along one of these favourite shopping streets. The longest shopping mile of all is Mariahilfer Straße in Vienna, followed by Landstraße in Linz.

Shopping

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

Public Holidays & Daylight-Savings Time

Will there be a public holiday during your stay in Austria? And could there be a clock change whilst you are away? An easy way to find out is to check our lists of Austrian public holidays and daylight-savings time.

Vienna Card

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, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Innsbruck Card & Club Innsbruck Card

Past and future meet seamlessly in the heart of the Alps as 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.

Bathing Lakes in Carinthia

Carinthia is not known as Austria's Riviera without reason. This South Eastern corner of Austria is blissfully warm in summer, providing excellent swimming and tanning oppurtunties at its many beautiful lakes.

City Discount Cards

When you visit Austria’s major cities, there is an easy way to save money on sightseeing and public transportation. Take a look at the fantastic savings you will make with the Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck City Discount Cards.

Bathing Lakes in Tirol

The Heart of the Alps, where some 10,000 clean springs bubble up to the surface, offers a wonderful combination of majestic mountains and glittering lakes which are up to 27°C warm.

Bregenz

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

Eisenstadt

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

Innsbruck

Past and future meet seamlessly in the heart of the Alps as 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.

Klagenfurt

For summer holidaymakers in particular, Klagenfurt is ideally located by Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest alpine lakes. The city is however enjoyable throughout the year with its Mediterranean climate, sunny winter days, colourful autumn and a mild spring.

Bathing Lakes in Burgenland

Often overshadowed by better known destinations, Burgenland is decidedly different. There are no high mountains here and very little snow, but 300 days of annual sunshine with a very mild climate.

Bathing Lakes in Styria

These sky blue lakes are large enough for boat trips, although the warm shores are never far away. Relax and enjoy the summer in Styria, the Green Heart of Austria.

Take a Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

Salzburg may be home to Mozart and all things baroque, but for an astounding 70% of overseas visitors The Sound of Music remains the primary reason for travel to the city.

Musical Tours the UK

Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End London production of The Sound of Music has earned impressive reviews from both theater goers and critics right from its opening night on 15th November 2006 at London's Palladium. Now fans outside of London have their chance to see this beloved musical as the production continues its UK tour.

Bachmann, Ingeborg (1926 - 1973)

Berg, Alban (1885 - 1935)

Berg, Werner (1904 - 1981)

Bruckner, Anton (1824 - 1896)

Einem, Gottfried von (1918 - 1996)

Freud, Sigmund (1856 - 1939)

Handke, Peter (born 1942)

Kálmán, Emmerich (1882 - 1953)

Kauffmann, Angelika (1741 - 1807)

Klimt, Gustav (1862 - 1918)

Kogelnik, Kiki (1935 - 1997)

Kolig, Anton (1886 - 1950)

Lavant, Christine (1915 - 1973)

Lehár, Franz (1870 - 1948)

Mahler, Gustav (1860 - 1911)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756 - 1791)

Musil, Robert (1880 - 1942)

Schönberg, Arnold (1874 - 1951)

Schubert, Franz (1797 - 1828)

Stolz, Robert (1880 - 1975)

Strauß, Johann - Father (1804 - 1849)

Strauß, Johann (1825 - 1899)

Suppé, Franz von (1819 - 1895)

Turrini, Peter (born 1944)

Wagner, Otto (1841-1918)

Webern, Anton von (1883 - 1945)

Wolf, Hugo (1860 - 1903)

Famous Austrians

Who doesn't know them, Austria's 'great' sons and daughters? They have left their mark all across the centuries in politics, art, science and sport. Find out which famous personalities originated from the country at the heart of Europe, or chose it as the center of their life and creative work.

Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria

Alongside the "Salzkammergutweg" the most famous Upper Austrian lakes and warm thermal springs of drinking water quality line up like beautiful pearls on a string, surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop.

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 and Vienna.

Bathing Lakes in Vorarlberg

Take in an opera on Lake Constance, or kick back on the sandy shores and allow the gentle waves of one of Vorarlberg's lesser known aqua beauties to trickle over your toes.

Bathing Lakes in Vienna

Vienna is known around the world as the city on the Danube, but it is also home to wetlands, streams, ponds and lakes. In short, there are plenty of opportunities to take a dip when visiting the capital.

Bathing Lakes in Lower Austria

Several lakes serve as backdrop for regional festivals in Lower Austria. Take Lunzer See, for example, which hosts the annual "Wellenklänge". Or the Herrensee and its "Schrammel.Klang.Festival".

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.

Cider Anyone?

The UK is a cider-loving nation, but it may come as a surprise that Lower Austria's Mostviertal (cider region) boasts Europe’s largest continuous area of pear orchards. Trip Tip: Take a leisurely drive along the winding 200km panoramic Cider Route with many themed stops along its way.

Government & People

Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy. Find out more about its government and people.

History

Like most European countries, 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 have always been driving forces in the country’s past and present.

Austrian Weather and Climate

Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons all have typical temperatures 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 preservation.

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.

Postal Service & Telecommunications

Get information on postal rates and telephone coverage.

Dedicated Kinderhotels UK Website

Get heaps of family holiday ideas from the Kinderhotels' official English website, so that you can relax this year while your youngsters have mountains of fun. All-inclusive packages, no hidden extras, the highest levels of service and first class facilities.

Alpine Spas

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

Haydn's Travels Through Austria

To Mozart he was a fatherly friend, and Beethoven was his most famous student. Numerous sites in Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland and Sopron attest to the life of the then and now so popular Austrian composer Joseph Haydn.

Modern Design in Tirol

The amorphous, glowing glass structure is one of the stations on the Nordkettenbahn, designed by architect Zaha Hadid.

From Choirboy to Conductor

Joseph Haydn was born on March 31st, 1732, in Rohrau (Lower Austria), the second of twelve children of a coach-builder and a cook. His musical talent already became clear at a very early age.

In the Services of Esterházy

In 1761 Haydn made a lucky career move: he entered the services of the rich Esterházy family in Eisenstadt.

A Star in Great Britain

In 1790 Prince Nikolaus I. died. His successor showed no interest in music and within a few days disbanded the orchestra and choir and granted Haydn an annual pension.

Move to Vienna and World Renown

Haydn was laid to rest in Vienna where his last public appearance took place. One of the guests: Ludwig van Beethoven.

Architecture in Austria

To visit Austria is to experience brilliant architecture in dramatic landscapes. Whether you travel through Austria's picture perfect countryside or stay in its imperial cities - architectural masterpieces are to be found everywhere.

Burgenland: The Stations of his Life

The Burgenland region offers visitors a true trail of stations of Haydn's life. Not to be missed are the Haydn House and herb garden, the famous Bergkirche, and Haydn's final resting place.

Burgenland: The Stations of his Work

Joseph Haydn had strong connections with Eisenstadt. The famous master composer lived and worked in this city as Hofkapellmeister under Esterházy patronage.

Vienna: Haydn at every Step

Haydn House, Mozart House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral are some of the original venues in Vienna. Visit Haydn’s memorial in Mariahilfer Straße and see – or even hear! – Haydn at the historic Anker Clock!

Vienna: Haydn for Experts

Attentive Vienna visitors will find traces of the great composer Joseph Haydn across the city: from the Esterházy Palace to the memorial of Empress Maria Theresia.

Lower Austria: Haydn’s Birthplace in Rohrau

Joseph Haydn’s birthplace is located in Rohrau, a town about ten kilometers to the south of Hainburg on the border between Lower Austria and Burgenland.

Sopron: Haydn as Regular Guest

On his way from Eisenstadt to Eszterháza, Count Estherházy’s Hungarian version of Versailles palace, Count Nikolaus often stopped over in Sopron. Traveling with him was his Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn.

The Oeuvre of the Master

Haydn is traditionally considered the “Father" of the classical symphony and string quartet, and an innovator in the composition of piano sonatas and piano trios.

Live from Wilder Kaiser...

In this short video clip, writer and photographer Vicky How presents the pleasure of walking through the raw, untouched nature of the Wilder Kaiser range.

Live from Kitzbühel...

In this short video clip, travel writer and editor of InTheSnow magazine Felix Milns takes us with him on an early morning excursion to see Kitzbühel's famed sunrises.

Great Value Spa Offers

Austria’s clear mountain air, clean lakes and endless green pastures will invigorate body and soul. Take a look at the best deals from AUSTRIA'S FINEST Spa Hotels & Resorts.

Austria's Best Video Collection

Watch and discover the amazing treasures that Austria has got to offer. You could even send us your own collection of Austrian holiday videos and have them added to this site.

Holiday Information Line

Do you need information on your trip to Austria, or are you simply looking for inspiration? Our Holiday Information Line is at your service with helpful advice and complimentary information material.

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Austria offers an almost unlimited choice of cycle and mountain bike paths and tours for all ages and interests. Whether you are looking for a challenge, or would prefer a gentler adventure such as E-Biking, you are sure to find the perfect route within the Austrian realms.

Alps in Your Pocket!

Austria is now more accessible than ever before with the new iAlps Austria application offering the latest weather reports, many summer resort maps and much more.

A Variety of Walks in Seefeld

Approximately 650km of marked hiking, mountain climbing and fixed rope climbing routes hold the quality seal for mountain and hiking paths in Seefeld. Check out just a few of the options.

Holiday Planner Online Guide

Searching for a city break, summer getaway or the perfect skiing holiday? Choose one or more of the options below (by resort/region, special interest, transport mode and date) and find the best package holiday for you. Contacts and direct links to our tour operators make it easy to find and book your next Austrian holiday!

Wheelchair Hiking

Despite its mountainous terrain, the Tirol is one of Europe’s most wheelchair-friendly destinations. Less-abled visitors can easily find a variety of suitable trails to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of this alpine province.

Hungry? Walk the Cheese Trail!

Take a walk along Bregenzerwald's famous Cheese Trail and sample regional delicacies while en route!

Mayrhofen Run & Walk Park

The Run & Walk Park in the popular resort of Mayrhofen offers both an enjoyable outdoor experience and the right physical challenge for everyone.

Holidays without Barriers

Austria offers a wide range of accessible holidays and leisure facilities for those travelling with a disability.

Prost! Drinking with Austrians

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

Guten Appetit! Eating with Austrians

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

Kaffeehaus Coffee Culture

Every Kaffeehaus is different, but certain rules and regulations are honoured everywhere.

Lord of the Kaffeehaus

Almost as iconic as the Austrian Kaffeehäuser (coffee houses) themselves, are their waiters.

Yes. No. Maybe? The meanings of 'Na'

'Na' (pronounced 'nah') is one of the most versatile Austrian expressions.

Queueing, Austrian style

When it comes to queueing, Austrians are an unpredictable bunch.

Austria's Ball Season

Every winter, Austria hosts hundreds of swish ball nights.

Schmäh: A Lesson in Austrian humour

From the polished society of the ball room to the jovial crowd of the alpine hut, Austrians are proud of their Schmäh.

Interactive Map of Austria

Discover Holiday Country Austria with this Interactive Map of Austria. Here you'll find walking and cycling routes, images, accommodation, holiday tips and much more!

Vienna For Gay Travellers

Vienna is well known for it's music and culture, for the coffee houses, the Opera and the Imperial history which the city still showcases everywhere. Vienna’s cultural appeal is, in fact, what draws an ever larger number of gay and lesbian travelers to the city.