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Whether it’s a classic, homemade Schnitzel or delicious meals by an award-winning chef – Austria has various delicious culinary experiences waiting for you!

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    Carinthian Lake © Kärnten Werbung / Gerdl

    Alpe-Adria-Trail Carinthia

    Long distance pleasure hike from the majestic Großglockner through Carinthia and Friaul-Julisch Venetia to the azure blue sea of Slovenia.

    Your perfect outdoor holiday
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    Picnic on the Lackenalm © Österreich Werbung / Peter Burgstaller

    Summer in Alpine Pastures

    Relaxation and calm, between heaven and earth.

    Austria's Alpine Pastures
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    The Long Table of Graz © Graz Tourismus

    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.

    City special
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    Lake Constance  © Österreich Werbung/Gottfried

    Vorarlberg

    Vorarlberg enjoys a supreme location in Austria’s most western part. Pleasantly small in size, it offers a mix of high-carat culture and dazzling natural scenery.

    Inspiring views
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    Summit by bike © Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Daniel Geiger

    Zillertal Valley

    The region known for its organic cuisine and award-winning dairy products offers an entire network of scenic bike trails that will have you working up an appetite.

    A biker's paradise
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    Summer at the Wörthersee © Österreich Werbung / Peter Burgstaller

    Summer Holiday Deals

    A day of fresh air in the mountains, an afternoon lost in modern art and architecture, a moment of wonder at opera in the most surprising of settings. And, with plenty of time for unexpected discoveries, Austria is one summer holiday destination that you'd return to in a second.

    Where's your happy place?
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    Easter in Austria © PantherMedia/Arne T.

    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 concerts to fill the evenings with music.

    Our Easter Market Guide
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    Mostviertel / Foothills of the Alps

    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.

    More on Austria's Cider Route
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    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, but in Austria, thankfully, they have got plenty!

    Different Types of Austrian Beer
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    Tomatoes grown by Erich Stekovics © www.stekovics.at

    Erich Stekovics Tomatoes

    Erich Stekovics has scoured the world for tomato seeds in his quest to revive some nearly forgotten flavours. Today more than 3,200 varieties of tomato thrive in his fields near the Neusiedlersee. It is the ideal place for tomato growing, as the sun shines on 300 days of the year.

    More on Erich Stekovics
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    Austrian pancakes

    Multi-Cultural Menu

    On an Austrian menu you will not just find regional specialties, but also dishes from the former crown lands of the monarchy. Sometimes not even the Austrians know the origin of their favourite dishes.

    Where Your Favourite Dish Comes From
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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.

    More about the Meisterstrasse
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    Linzer Torte  © Österreich Werbung/Trumler

    Linzer Torte

    The Linzer Torte is considered the oldest known cake in the world, yet who named or invented it remains a mystery.

    Linzer Torte Recipe
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    Prügeltorte Cake © Österreich Werbung / Spiess

    The Prügeltorte Cake

    Still a must at festive events, Queen Elisabeth was served this "royal" cake when she visited Tirol!

    Prügeltorte Recipe
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     © Tirol Werbung

    Favourite Austrian Recipes

    If you are craving a taste of Austria, then why not don your apron and recreate your favourite regional specialities at home? We have compiled a list of some of Austria's delicious all-time classic recipes.

    Schnitzel, Strudel, Spätzle and More
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    Weinviertel DAC © ÖWM Weinkomitee Weinviertel / Haiden Baumann

    Weinviertel DAC

    The most peppery white wine in Austria is grown in the Weinviertel DAC region and, typically for the land north east of Vienna, is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes. It makes both wine professionals and connoisseurs eager to spice up their lives.

    More on Austria's Weinviertel
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     © Steiermark Tourismus / Foto: Pixelmaker R. Sommerauer

    Pelzmann Pumpkin Seed Oil

    Pumpkin seed oil is known as the black gold of Southern Styria. Pumpkins were first imported by Christoph Columbus after the discovery of America. These days a modest, family-run oil press has become the world’s biggest producer of this Austrian delicacy: Pelzmann Pumkin Seed Oil.

    More on Pumpkin Seed Oil
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    Apfelstrudel © Österreich Werbung

    Wiener Apfelstrudel

    One of the best known Austrian deserts – Wiener Apfelstrudel served with icing sugar and Viennese coffee.

    Wiener Apfelstrudel Recipe
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    Walter Eselböck © Taubenkobel / www.taubenkobel.at

    Taubenkobel Schützen

    An award-winning restaurant and the owner is Chef of the Year. When gourmets from all over the world make their pilgrimage to the village of Schützen they have one destination in mind: the Taubenkobel.

    More on Taubenkobel
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    Naschmarkt Vienna © Wien Tourismus

    Naschmarkt Vienna

    A culinary voyage around the world does not take 80 days but minutes at Vienna’s Naschmarkt. It is named the “city’s stomach” by locals. The Naschmarkt has existed since the 18th century and is Vienna’s largest inner city market.

    More on the Naschmarkt
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    Alpine Cheese © Vorarlberg Tourismus / Christine Branz

    Hungry? Walk the Cheese Trail!

    Take a walk along Bregenzerwald's famous Cheese Trail and sample regional delicacies by farmers, alpine dairymen, cheesemakers and restaurants while en route.

    A slice of Bregenzerwald
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    Vineyards in Vienna © Österreich Werbung/ Popp

    Vienna: The Wine Capital

    No 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.

    Learn more about wines in Vienna
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    Vineyard

    Vineyards along the Danube

    From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter the idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten may lead you to Langenlois, with the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the region.

    Visit Langenlois
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    Caffeehaus Coffee Culture © Österreich Werbung

    Kaffeehaus Coffee Culture

    Every Kaffeehaus is different, but certain rules and regulations are honoured everywhere. Especially Vienna is known for its traditional coffee.

    Read More
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    Guten Appetit! Eating with Austrians © Heidi Hintereck

    Guten Appetit! Eating with Austrians

    Austrians take their food seriously and this dedication shows in their gastronomic rituals.There are rituals to wish one another 'Guten Appetit' or 'Mahlzeit'

    Read more about Eating with Austria
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    Opernball Vienna © Österreich Werbung/Lammerhuber

    Austria's Ball Season

    Every winter, Austria hosts hundreds of swish ball nights. Learn about the traditions of a typical evening at the ball.

    Ball season starts here
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    Prost! Drinking with Austrians © Hotel Riegersburg

    Prost! Drinking with Austrians

    Drinking has its own ceremonial protocol in Austria, in which eye-contact plays a central role. Austria's favourite digestive is a shot of Schnaps. You are likely to be offered a shot, after a meal.

    Drinking with Austrians
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    A late-night institution: the Würstelstand © www.bitzinger.at

    A late-night institution: the Würstelstand

    After a long night of revelry, there is nothing like a hearty snack to avoid a rude awakening the next day. These food stalls are specialized in serving a wide range of sausages and staying open until dawn.

    Late-night Würstelstand
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    Lord of the Kaffeehaus © Österreich Werbung/Ilgner

    Lord of the Kaffeehaus

    Almost as iconic as the Austrian Kaffeehäuser (coffee houses) themselves, are their waiters. If you have achieved a certain standing at a Kaffeehaus because of generous tips or repeat visits you may be awarded a title like doctor.

    Visit Lord of the Kaffehaus
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    Styrian Pot Roast © Steiermark Tourismus

    Styrian Pot Roast

    This pork pot roast is a favourite from Styria, served with grated apple, horseradish and caraway potatoes.

    Styrian Pot Roast Recipe
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    Hiking Couple Alpbachtal © Alpbachtal Seenland Tourismus

    Natural Quality Package Alpbach

    Hectic city life is a distant memory in Tirol's Alpbachtal. 7 nights in a 3-star hotel with Alpbachtal Seenland Card, giving access to mountain lifts, guided walks and more.

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    Taking summer fun to new heights
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    Hubertuskapelle Zillertal © Geiger / Zillertal Tourismus

    Zillertal Bike Special

    Spend 7 nights in Zillertal's outdoor paradise with 2 guided e-bike tours, a 6-day Zillertal Activcard and a guided hike included in the package price.

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    To the offer
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     © Tourismus Salzburg

    Salzburger Nockerl

    This light and fluffy dessert may remind some people of Salzburg’s snow capped-mountains - but it is definitely a real treat for gourmets. Legend has it that the famous Salzburg prince archbishop of Raitenau loved his mistress Salome mainly because of her exquisite Salzburger Nockerl.

    Salzburger Nockerl Recipe
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    Après-ski in Carinthia © Kärnten Werbung / Edward Gröger

    Partying on the Pistes

    From famously big winter opening celebrations to legendary après-ski. If partying and the pistes go hand in hand for you, then Austria is where you will find the ultimate bashes.

    Winter Parties
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    Hiking Montafon © Montafon Tourismus GmbH / Edi Gröger

    Panorama Pleasure Montafon

    3 or 4 nights in delightful Montafon, free Montafon Silvretta Card for cable cars, pools and museums, plus a highlight mountain breakfast in a restaurant of your choice.

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    Book your perfect summer break
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    Original Sacher-Torte

    Sacher Torte

    Created in 1832, the Sacher Torte must be the most famous chocolate cake in the world today.

    Sacher Torte Recipe
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    Wachauer Marillenknödel

    Try your hand at these traditional apricot dumplings, as made in the Lower Austrian Wachau Valley.

    Wachauer Marillenknödel Recipe
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    Kaiserschmarren

    Not only in Austria are the chopped sweet pancakes known as Kaiserschmarren a long-running favourite.

    Kaiserschmarren Recipe
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    Tafelspitz

    When the Viennese talk about beef, they always mean boiled beef with Tafelspitz, the king of the beef dishes.

    Tafelspitz Recipe
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     © Wien Tourismus/ Robert Osmark

    Wiener Schnitzel

    Although not invented in Vienna, the breaded and fried veal escalope has long become one of the city’s famous icons.

    Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
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    Winter Indulgence Zell am See-Kaprun © Zell am See-Kaprun

    Glühwein

    Glühwein is enjoyed at traditional Christmas markets or after a day on the Austrian slopes at one of the huts.

    Glühwein Recipe
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    Vanillekipferl

    Enjoy a little Austrian Christmas atmosphere at home with this wonderfully light, crescent-shaped cookie.

    Vanillekipferl Recipe
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    Käsespätzle

    Macaroni & cheese à la Austria! This hearty dish tastes especially good after a walk in crisp mountain air.

    Käsespätzle Recipe
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    Hiking in St. Anton © Tourismusverband St. Anton am Arlberg

    Summer in St. Anton am Arlberg

    The little ones can play safely in the glorious outdoors while the adults appreciate the fabulous views of up to nearly 3000m. 7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel.

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    Plenty for all
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    Days of Wine and Good Food

    There has always been a very special connection between a country’s cuisine and its wines. When it comes to Austrian wine and food, they’re a match made in heaven.

    Klaus Egle's Recommendations
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    Outdoor

    Visit Austria this summer and you may never set foot inside a gym again. Discover Montafon in Vorarlberg, one of nature's adventure playgrounds. Or find beauty at great heights along the Eagle's Walk in Tirol.

    Regional Highlights
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    Frauenmuseum Bregenzerwald © Bregenzerwald

    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.

    Regional Highlights
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    Lunch at a Zillertal mountain hut © Zillertal

    Natural Delights

    Experience the living museum of the Alpbach Valley Tirol where life has remained the same for centuries. Or visit the foodie's veritable promised land of Zillertal, renowned for its cuisine and natural ingredients.

    Regional Highlights
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    Golden Roof Innsbruck © pixelio/Manfred Rose

    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 Highlights
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    Couple at Lake Millstatt © Österreich Werbung/Wolfgang Zajc

    Pure Indulgence

    In Austria a number of regions have got together to create themed routes that invite you to explore rural history with gastronomic delights all along the way.

    Wining, Dining and Culture
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    Tschebull Lakeside Restaurant

    For decades now, Tschebull has been known as a treasured jewel of Carinthia’s restaurant scene. It is even a monument, an institution, in matters of maintaining Alpine-Adriatic culinary traditions.

    More on the Tschebull
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     © Landgasthof Linde

    Landgasthof Linde

    The historic village Inn in Stumm, home town of skiing legend Stephan Eberharter, is itself an enticing invitation that everyone hastens to accept: to savour awhile, to linger awhile.

    More on Landgasthof Linde
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    Kreuz Inn

    Not merely the farmer’s mountain bacon is homemade here. That’s why everything at the Kreuz in Reutte/Tirol tastes precisely the way it’s supposed to: delicious, genuine and original.

    More on Gasthof Kreuz
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    Wooden Easter Bunnies © Osterhasendorf Fischbach

    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 break in Styria.

    Visit Styria at Easter
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    Painted Easter Eggs Austria

    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.

    Visit Salzburg at Easter
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    Easter Reindling © Kärnten Werbung

    Reindling Easter Cake

    Reindling originated as an Easter treat in Carinthia, but today there's no need to wait for a celebration to enjoy it.

    Reindling Recipe
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     © Rauch

    Restaurant Rauch

    At the foot of the mighty Schattenburg fortress, Reinhard Rauch has built up his own little culinary kingdom, whose heartbeat is the ‘Rauch’ at city centre of the historic town.

    More on Restaurant Rauch
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     © Andreas Tischler

    Restaurant Hanner

    Heinz Hanner is doubtless the most avant-guard top Austrian chef there is. And one thing is also certain: nothing here can ever get boring.

    More on Restaurant Hanner
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     © Plachutta

    Plachutta - A Mecca for Fans of Boiled Beef

    Plachutta is to beef what Figlmüller is to schnitzel. In keeping with the tradition of fabled Viennese beef establishments of the past, the Plachutta restaurants have now become legends themselves.

    More on Restaurant Plachutta
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    Restaurant Eckel

    If there was a superlative form for “good traditional cooking”, it would be “best traditional cooking”, and this term is the perfect description of the food at Eckel, in Vienna’s Sievering neighbourhood.

    More on Restaurant Eckel
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    Figlmüller

    In Vienna Figlmüller is synonymous with schnitzel: the city’s Figlmüller restaurant makes what is probably the best and most famous schnitzel in the entire city.

    More on Restaurant Figlmüller
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    Wine Glasses © Austrian Wine Marketing Board

    Find a Perfect Pairing

    All kinds of Austrian wines complement a vast range of dishes,including Asian food. Test your own sommerlier's skills and enjoy finding out which wine goes best with what.

    Discover Austrian Wine
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    Room at Art Hotel Blaue Gans © Art Hotel Blaue Gans / art Redaktionsteam

    Art Hotel Blaue Gans

    At the “Blue Goose”, perched atop Salzburg’s city mountain, the Mönchsberg, they pursue an overall philosophy: eat, drink, feel good, stay a while...

    More on the "Blue Goose"
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    Outside the Musiktheater © Linz Tourismus, Kest Meta

    Linz in Upper Austria

    2013 is all about music in Upper Austria and its capital Linz as it opens the doors to Europe's most modern opera house, the new Musiktheater am Volksgarten.

    Music is in the air
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    Culinary Hiking in Bregenzerwald

    Bregenzerwald Tourism offers packages that take guests on a culinary trail throughout the region. Stay in a tasteful, typical Bregenzerwald hotel providing comfort and elegant meals based around the creative-regional award-winning cuisine.

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    Huth Vienna

    Huth is a prime example of a contemporary Viennese inn: modern in appearance, but classic when it comes to hospitality and cuisine.

    More on the Huth
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    Getreidegasse in Salzburg © Österreich Werbung / Diejun

    Salzburg's Small Treasures

    Treat yourself to a 2-night stay at a 4* hotel in Salzburg with brewery visit, beer and dinner, plus a city tour and 24-hour Salzburg Card.

    From


    City break Salzburg
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    Main Square Graz © Steiermark Tourismus / bigshot.at

    One Night Free in Graz

    Make it an extra long weekend in Graz and stay 3 nights but pay for 2. Your package includes a 24-hour pass to the Universal Museum Joanneum.

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    Book your long weekend
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    City Breaks in Linz © Linz Tourismus

    Weekend in Linz

    Let Linz entice you to a weekend away with 2 nights' accommodation and breakfast, plus a 3-day Linz-Card for free public transport and entrance to all museums.

    From


    Book your city break
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    Hotel Edenlehen in Summer © Hotel Edenlehen

    Hotel Edenlehen Zillertal

    Explore Zillertal with the cosy yet luxurious Hotel Edenlehen as your base. This summer 7 nights include Zillertal Activcard and a 25min massage.

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    The summer arrangement
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    Hiking Break Carinthia © Udo Bernhardt / Österreich Werbung

    Carinthia

    Carinthia truly is a land of plenty, with more than 1000 lakes of drinking water purity and over 2000 hours of sunshine to accompany you along the Alpe-Adria-Trail.

    Take a hike through paradise
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    Family in Meadow with Kohlmaisbahn © TVB Saalbach Hinterglemm

    Theresia Family Summer Deal

    Affordable 7-night luxury at the Gartenhotel Theresia 4*Superior in Saalbach Hinterglemm with outstanding organic cuisine, spa and children up to 15 years for free.

    Family from


    Summer Holidays Hit
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    Jazzfestival Saalfelden © Österreich Werbung/Wolfgang Zajc

    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.

    Austria's festivals
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    Stephansdom Vienna © Österreich Werbung / Wiesenhofer

    Cityscape

    Fall for Vienna's 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.

    Austria's Cities
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    Alpine Break © Österreich Werbung / J.Nottebrock & C.Sattler

    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.

    Top tours
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    Appriacher Stockmühlen © Kärnten Werbung / Franz Gerdl

    Hike through Paradise Carinthia

    6 nights hiking along the Alpe-Adria-Trail in Carinthia with half-board, luggage transport, guided trail stages, transfers and a regional discount card.

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    The ultimate hiking holiday
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    Hiking Break Bregenzerwald © Bregenzerwald Tourismus, Ludwig Berchtold

    Discover Bregenzerwald

    Book Sunday - Thursday in Bregenzerwald and receive one night free! Look forward to leisurely walks, foodie treats and eye-catching architecture.

    From


    One night free
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    Alpenlounge Seegrube © Nordpark Webhofer

    Chilling on Top of Innsbruck

    The Nordkettenbahn takes you straight from the town centre to Innsbruck's highest chillout zone in just 20 minutes. Relax with a glass of bubbles, a chilled beer or a fruity cocktail at 1900m.

    Alpenlounge Seegrube
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     © Staud's / Foto: Johannes Kittel

    Staud's Vienna

    To think of pickled vegetables as anything other than exquisite would prove the delicious variety of Staud’s products completely wrong. Non-believers will be convinced by visiting the Staud’s Pavillion in Vienna.

    More on Staud's
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    Zotter Chocolate Factory © Zotter Chocolate Factory

    Zotter Chocolate Factory

    Once upon a time around 1990 there was a master confectioner who thought that all the existing chocolate creations on the market were simply a little bit too boring. So after business hours he started to explore in the quietness of his company’s back room...

    More on Zotter Chocolate
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    Ab.Art and Eat.Art © Ab.Art & Eat.Art

    Ab.Art & Eat.Art

    The world-famous artist Daniel Spoerri has purchased two Baroque style houses and developed them into complete works of art.

    More on Ab.Art & Eat.Art
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    Restaurant Obauer © Restaurant Obauer

    Restaurant Obauer

    In the opinion of many gourmets, the brothers Karl and Rudi Obauer are the most successful in the country. Every year their restaurant achieves the highest nominations by national and international gourmet guides.

    More on Restaurant Obauer
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     © Gasthaus Haberl

    The Gasthaus Haberl

    Once the famous chef of the well-established Hotel Sacher in Vienna, Hans Peter Fink has taken over the traditional rural inn of his in-laws and was awarded with two "Gault Millau" hats right away.

    More on Gasthaus Haberl
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    Rauch-Hof © Rauch-Hof

    Rauch-Hof

    In the Schilcherland with its vineyards and wine taverns you will find a gastronomic piece of art: At the Rauch-Hof you are welcome to lounge within the idyllic setting, enjoy outstanding food and discover unique culture.

    More on Rauch-Hof
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    Schilcherland

    Schilcherland

    Supposedly time passes by slower in Schilcherland than anywhere else. At least this is claimed by anyone who has spent some time enjoying a glass of wine at a typical wine tavern – “Buschenschank” – within the soft hills of south-western Styria.

    More on Schilcherland
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    Mühltalhof

    An exceptional hotel for Spa lovers, people looking for relaxation, night owls and those in search of adventure. At the Mühlviertel you can experience indulgence and culture with heart and soul.

    More on Mühltalhof
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    Eating out in the restaurant Meierei

    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 time of the year you might be visiting.

    Unforgettable Dining Hot Spots
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    mozart ball © Mirabell

    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.

    Bring Austrian Treats Home
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    Stand with vegetables on a farmer's market

    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.

    Austrian Market Culture
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    Festival House Bregenz © Bregenzer Festspiel- und Kongresshaus

    Bregenz

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

    Find out more about Bregenz
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    Kalvarienbergkirche Eisenstadt © Österreich Werbung / Diejun

    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.

    Find out more about Eisenstadt
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    Kunsthaus Graz © Österreich Werbung/Viennaslide

    Graz

    The Styrian capital Graz, with roots dating back to the Roman age, lies on either side of River Mur. Graz is well-known for its striking buildings and architecture.

    Find out more about Graz
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    Hungerburgbahn Innsbruck © Innsbruck Tourismus

    Innsbruck

    Past and future meet seamlessly in the heart of the Alps as Innsbruck’s world-famous sights stand alongside post-modern international architecture.

    Find out more about Innsbruck
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    Summer Evening in Klagenfurt

    Klagenfurt

    For summer holidaymakers, Klagenfurt is ideally located by sunny Lake Wörthersee. The city is, however, enjoyable throughout the year.

    Find out more about Klagenfurt
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     © Albertina, Wien

    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.

    Plan your Visit
 

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