Let British Airways whisk you away for a 2-night stay in the alpine-sport city of Innsbruck. The offer includes flights and 4* hotel accommodation.
Enjoy a 2-night city break to Vienna this Christmas with British Airways. From stunning architecture and fascinating museums to top restaurants and boutique shops - there's something for everyone in Vienna.
From January to March, Vienna city hall transforms into a winter fairytale with a 6,000m² lit ice-skating area.
City Centre SkatingThere 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.
Regional HighlightsAustria 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 HighlightsNo less than three of the nine Austrian regional capitals have been celebrated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and absolutely all are well worth a visit. From Vienna via Salzburg to Bregenz, use your time in Austria to explore its vibrant cities.
Take a City WalkFor 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.
Vienna Wedding IdeasEaster 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.
Visit Vienna at EasterVisit 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.
Find out more about Vienna ...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.
Start the tour here ...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.
Visit the Online GalleryThe 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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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.
Read MoreFrom Vienna's coffee house culture to music festivals with the latest line-up, Austria's cities have plenty to offer.
What's on in AustriaCombining 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.
Meet the LocalsIn 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.
What's on in AustriaLake 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.
Meet the LocalsTake 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.
What's on in AustriaEver 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.
Get Your Tickets NowImmerse 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.
Top SuggestionsAustrian cities offer more than just guidebook sights. Gourmet Graz, romantic Salzburg, and invigorating Innsbruck provide new experiences at just the right pace.
City Breaks with a TwistAntony Gormley's Horizon Field consists of 100 life-size, solid cast iron figures of the human body spread over an area of 150km² in the High Alps of Vorarlberg. Horizon Field is the first art project of its kind in the mountains, and the largest landscape intervention in Austria to date, forming a horizontal line at 2,039m above sea level.
Antony Gormley: Horizon FieldAustria 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.
Visit Great Austrian MuseumsWith a fantastic range of modern accommodation, Vienna offers its visitors an insight into its cultural heritage with a true cosmopolitan touch.
Visit ViennaWho 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.
One Of My Favourite ThingsNowadays many museums attract visitors not only because of their interesting exhibitions, but also because of their cutting-edge architecture.
Kunsthaus GrazDo 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.
Talk To The ExpertsSalzburg 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.
Top Salzburg VenuesSalzburg'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.
High on ArtThe 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.
The Friendly AlienThanks 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.
Work of the MastersThe 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.
Find out MoreThe 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.
Visit WebsiteThis 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.
One of Vienna's HighlightsLocated 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.
MUMOK WebsiteNo other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine-culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated here as early as 1132 AD.
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