Austria's Wine Country

Austria recaptures the spirit of a bygone era: Ornate palaces, imperial monuments and echoes of Mozart’s music abound – all remind travelers of life as it once was. Nowadays, visitors to Austria discover exciting movement afoot. Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation and is the destination for those seeking energy, culture, and charm.

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    Orpheus chamber orchestra © Orpheus Orchester

    Austria sponsors Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

    The Austrian Tourist Office and its wine travel campaign partners from “Where the Soil Nourishes the Soul,” are proud season sponsors of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Receive 20% off Carnegie Hall Concert Tickets for their 2009/10 season (ends May 2010) for friends of the Austrian Tourist Office.

    Get your discount tickets right here
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    Vineyards in lower Austria

    Austria's Wine Regions

    The miracle of Austria is that all of its wine regions are incredibly 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.

    Learn more about Austria's wine regions
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    Old wine-cellar

    Austrian Wine 101

    Five years ago if one were to proclaim, “I sure do love Austrian wine!” the response would have been blank stares or, “Indeed. I really like their Shiraz.” Nowadays, when one expresses enthusiasm for Austrian wine, the likely response is, “I love Grüner Veltliner,” or “I’ve had fantastic Austrian dessert wine."

    Learn more about Austrian wine
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    Restaurant Glacis Beisl in Vienna.

    Highly recommended

    There are many interesting ways to discover Austria’s wine country. Here are some of our favorite restaurants and other discoveries.

    Read about her discoveries
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    Haydn's Birthplace in Rohrau, Lower Austria © Österreich Werbung

    Calendar of Events

    Events surrounding Austrian wine and classical music are closely linked to our cultural heritage. There are great year-round festivities and concerts throughout Austria's wine growing region. Don't miss them!

    Find out about events in the Austrian wine country
 

Austria Quiz

 
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Win a trip to Austria's Wine Country

Get a chance to win an unforgettable 9-day trip through Austria's Wine Country during the Austrian Wine Month Promotion in New York...

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Austria Wine Month in New York

 
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Taste Austrian culture by the glass in one of 14 participating New York restaurants from October 25 - November 22, 2009
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E-mail: travel@austria.info

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New York, NY 10108-1142

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