Art + Architecture + Design

Austrian artists, architects and designers have long moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their genres. They are and always have been world travelers, connoisseurs - and at times, provocateurs. We have selected some amazing off the beaten path destinations where art, architecture and design are embraced every day.

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     © Marco Mathis/Vorarlberg Tourismus

    Vorarlberg

    At the corner where Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein meet lies the province of Vorarlberg. Here you'll find a unique juxtaposition of the traditional and the modern, rural and the urban.

    Find out for yourself...
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    Aqua Dome, Oetz Valley © Oetztal Tourismus

    Tirol - Alpine Sophistication

    Set against a glorious Alpine backdrop, Tirol invites visitors to enjoy the warm local hospitality in what is guaranteed to be an unforgettable Austrian experience. Here, 21st-century designs harmonize with the silhouettes of medieval buildings and quaint Alpine farmhouses.

    Learn more about Tirol
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    Graz: Striking Architecture & Mediterranean Flair

    To visit Austria is to experience brilliant architecture amid historic settings. As is the case in the city of Graz, a Renaissance jewel two hours south of Vienna, also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture.

    Learn more about Graz
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    Salzburg - A Baroque Jewel

    While parts of Salzburg remain much the same as they were when Mozart spent his childhood here, the city is full of exciting contrasts between the old and the new. Its picturesque streets are packed with modern-art galleries, music clubs, and theaters.

    Learn more about Salzburg
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    Hotel Blaue Gans, Salzburg © Hotel Blaue Gans

    Featured Design Hotels in Austria

    Throughout Austria you can find small gems of hotels that are dedicated to outstanding design and service. We have listed the one's we liked most on our trip through Austria:

    Stay at a design hotel in Austria
 

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Stift Klosterneuburg

 

Experience 900 years of Culture
Stift Klosterneuburg
Klosterneuburg Abbey provides a treasure trove of unique experiences. It has been a custodian of valuable art of centuries and features world famous items such as the Verdun Altar. The abbey is also Austria's oldest wine estate and its many award winning wines have earned a stellar reputation. As of May 2011, another highilght awaits visitors: the opening of the Abbey's treasury holding the Archducal Crown of Austria.
www.stift-klosterneuburg.at

 
 

Itinerary Suggestions

 

A Plentiful Palette
Vienna - Graz - Burgenland

Kunst Landkarte Ost

Alpine Asthetics
Salzburg - Tirol - Vorarlberg

Landkarte West

 
 

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