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Vienna Ice Dream

From January to March, Vienna city hall transforms into a winter fairytale with a 6,000m² lit ice-skating area.

Cultural Highlights

There are countless highlights that await culture lovers visiting Vorarlberg. Lake Constance provides a perfect backdrop for the arts whilst the region of the Bregenzerwald is famous for its contemporary architecture.

City Special

Austria is your desination for city breaks with a twist: Salzburg presents its Baroque face, Graz is a real paradise for foodies and Innsbruck couples sightseeing with outdoor adventure.

Regional Capitals

Three of Austria's regional capitals are UNESCO-listed, and all are worth a visit. From Vienna via Salzburg to Bregenz, explore Austria's vibrant cities.

Weddings in Vienna

For convenience of travel and quirky location ideas, Vienna is a true wedding gem. Celebrate in the city's historic tram, for example, or quite literally be on top of the world in the Giant Ferris Wheel.

Easter Markets in Vienna

Easter is very important in Vienna, and the array of markets and magnificent Easter concerts and operas will entice you to return to the capital year after year.

Vienna

Visit Austria’s Imperial capital city on the banks of the Danube. Explore the grandeur of this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Ride on a tram around the Ringstrasse, circling the city centre. Discover the majesty of Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Wander around the bustling Naschmarkt for a keepsake or souvenir.

Salzburger Land

Whether at the world-famous festival in the City of Salzburg, or during country Harvest Festival celebrations - there are always festivals that will appeal to all your senses and sensibilities. And our extraordinarily beautiful landscapes form a backdrop that couldn't be more perfect.

Summer in Austria

Welcome to our virtual photo exhibition of Summer in Austria: Fresh Sights and Enchanting Surprises. With audio podcasts and story cards for each picture, prepare to be enchanted by Austria's Hidden Treasures.

Styriarte 2012

The Styriarte Festival in Graz 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. The 2012 festival will be held from 24th June - 25th July.

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Austrian Women's Run 2012

Whether beginner, experienced runner or Nordic walker, in the Austrian Women's Run® each participant is a winner! Join the thousands of women and girls, their families, friends and fans at the largest women's run in continental Europe.

Austria's City Life

From Vienna's coffee house culture to music festivals with the latest line-up, Austria's cities have plenty to offer.

Meet the City Folk

Combining the old, the new and the culinary. World-famous cities, sights and sounds for all. Thrilling Imperial crossroads in a deep valley. Meet the people who are lucky enough to live in Austria's top cities.

Austria's Cultural Highlights

In cities, towns, and mountain villages across Austria, summer brings with it a sense of renewal, not only with nature in its fullest bloom, but also in collective spirit. Austrians themselves celebrate the season with a kaleidoscope of activities, exhibitions and festivals.

Meet the Lake Constance Locals

Lake Constance, Vorarlberg, is a hotbed of art, architecture and culture. Here we meet two of the region's major players, the Director of the Kunsthaus Bregenz, and the MD of the Rolls Royce Museum.

Artistic Highlights

Take a look at our selection of some of the artistic highlights that Austria has to offer, from up-and-coming fashion designer Lena Hoschek to more traditional craftsmanship such as that of the Ferlach gunsmiths.

Hike and City Innsbruck

Get an overview of Innsbruck from 2000m with this package. Includes 3 nights at a 4-star hotel, guided hike and return trip on the Nordkettenbahnen cable car.

Salzburg Festival Packages

Combine your Salzburg stay with one of the city's festivals. Tourism Salzburg is pleased to design a tailor-made package for "Whitsun Festival" and "Salzburg Festival".

Graz Classic Weekend Package

Welcome to Graz, a culinary capital which looks as good as it tastes. Promoting indulgence in all areas, book your 2-night stay at a hotel of your choice today.

Where Opposites Attract

See “André Chénier” at the 2012 Bregenz Festival, with 2 nights’ accommodation, welcome drink, ticket for the opera and Bodensee-Vorarlberg Leisure Card.

Summer Holiday Deals

Think you know Austria? Discover, explore and enjoy new holiday ideas and the latest deals. Prepare to be more enchanted than ever before by Austria this summer!

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.

Round Trips Austria

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

Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck

Austrian city breaks offer more than just guidebook sights. Gourmet Graz, romantic Salzburg, and invigorating Innsbruck provide new experiences at just the right pace.

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.

Design Hotels in Vienna

With a fantastic range of modern accommodation, Vienna offers its visitors an insight into its cultural heritage with a true cosmopolitan touch.

The Sound of Music

Who can't hum at least a few bars of 'Edelweiss' or 'The Hills Are Alive'? The story of the Von Trapp family continues to resonate with fans all over the world as the popular 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer remains a beloved favourite, inspiring plenty of visits to the 'The Sound of Music' city.

Cutting-Edge Museums

Nowadays many museums attract visitors not only because of their interesting exhibitions, but also because of their cutting-edge architecture.

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.

Art in Salzburg

Salzburg is not only devoted to the traditional. A lively art and culture scene with a plethora of galleries and event venues embraces the avant-garde, the unconventional and the future-oriented.

Museum of Modern Art - Salzburg

Salzburg's dramatic museum of modern and contemporary art, the Museum der Moderne, sits atop the sheer cliff face of the Mönchsberg, 60 meters above Salzburg’s historic old town.

Kunsthaus Graz

The building, designed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, has an organic shape with a skin made of iridescent blue acrylic panels. One of the most unusual museums you'll ever visit.

Museum of Fine Arts - Vienna

Thanks to the acquisitions by and the patronage of the House of Habsburg, the gallery has an unrivalled collection of old masters, including a vast selection of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

Albertina - Vienna

The Albertina accommodates one of the largest and most precious graphic art collections in the world. Today, it comprises nearly 50,000 drawings and one million prints dating from all major epochs: from Late Gothic to contemporary art.

Leopold Museum - Vienna

The Leopold Museum in the Viennese MuseumsQuartier presents Austrian paintings of the 19th and 20th century, including the world’s biggest Schiele collection in its spacious, light-flooded rooms.

Gallery Belvedere - Vienna

This Baroque masterpiece houses one of Europe's most important museums. In the Upper Belvedere the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt is on display, alongside works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka.

MUMOK Museum of Modern Art - Vienna

Located in the gigantic black basalt cube in the courtyard of the Viennese MuseumsQuartier, view a vast collection of major 20th century artists - from Picasso to Pollock - as well as changing contempoary exhibitions.