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1000 years of Imperial History

Austria's Imperial history dates back to 996. Tour the country and discover historic sites around every corner.

Schönbrunn Palace Vienna © Österreich Werbung/Weinhaeupl

Vienna’s Central Cemetery

© Österreich Werbung/Nehring
Vienna’s Central Cemetery is one of the most interesting cemeteries in Europe.
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Admont Monastery

© www.stiftadmont.at
Benedictine tradition meets contemporary art in this imposing monastery off the beaten path in northwest Styria.
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Schloss Hof

© Kaiserliche Festschlösser
Prince Eugene of Savoy's summer palace is worth a visit. Located just outside of Vienna it is easily reached and a perfect destination for a day-trip.
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Graz: Arms, Arts & Armor

Armory Graz © Graz Tourismus
The armory, which dates back to 1642, is the only orinial armory left in Europe. Discover iron armor plates, needle sharp spears and endless rows of heavy halberds.
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Innsbruck’s Shining Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace Innsbruck © Christoph Lackner, TVB Innsbruck
Visit Innsbruck’s shining example of this fascinating stretch of time and discover how the Habsburgs made Innsbruck their home.
Visit the Imperial Palace in Innsbruck...

King of Wines, Wine of Kings

Rust © AWMB
Stroll down stately Baroque and Renaissance buildings in Rust on your way to taste the local wines.
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Innsbruck's Old Town

Golden Roof, Innsbruck © Innsbruck Tourismus
Travel back in time strolling through the 800 year old city center of Innsbruck. A classic Austrian hybrid of Gothic and Baroque.
Learn more about the historic town of Innsbruck...

Palace of Hellbrunn

© Tourismus Salzburg
Visit the unique world of Hellbrunn’s trick fountains and Mannerist architecture for an afternoon of amazing family fun.
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In the footsteps of the Third Man

City of Vienna with St. Stephan's Cathedral
Discover the underworld of Vienna and let Harry Lime be your guide "On the Footsteps of Harry Lime".
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Imperial Carriage Museum

© Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien
Located near the main entrance of the Schoenbrunn Palace this museum showcases a unique collection of imperial carriages as well as uniforms.
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Salzburg. Walk This Way


What better way to explore a city than walking? And Salzburg is perfect for it. Narrow cobblestone streets invite you to explore it's history.
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A day in Mozart’s footsteps

Mozart's Birthplace © Österreich Werbung/Diejun
Spend a day in Mozart's footsteps in Salzburg - the city where he was born and grew up. Visit his birthplace as well as the house where he lateron lived.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Museum of Fine Arts © Kunsthistorisches Museum
Built by Emperor Franz Joseph to house the fabulous Habsburg collections, the museum now figures among the world’s most important museums.
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The Imperial Treasury

Rudolf's Crown, Treasury of the Imperial Palace
The Imperial Treasury showcases an impressive collection of medieval royal objects such as the Austrian imperial crown and insignia, as well as precious items from the Holy Roman Empire. Magnificent gems such as the largest cut emerald in the world testify to the Habsburgs’ former power and glory.
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The Schlossberg of Graz


Hike up the Schlossberg and visit the landmark of Graz: the Uhrturm (clocktower), dating back to the 13th century.
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Schloss Eggenberg

© Graz Tourismus
An eccentric Austrian noble family was committed to astronomy when creating the castle: 4 towers, 24 state rooms, 31 rooms per floor, 52 doors & 365 windows.
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Old town of Graz

© Universalmuseum Joanneum Eduardo Martinez
The heart and soul of the renaissance city of Graz. Take a stroll and discover charming alleys, futuristic looking museums and a mountain in the city center.
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Ambras Castle

Ambras castle © Innsbruck Tourismus
High in the hills above Innsbruck, one of the most important sights in the city houses some of the most impressive cultural works in the country.
Visit Ambras Castle

Vienna Walks & Talks

Karl Mars Hof in Vienna © WienTourismus, János Kalmár
Discover hidden treasures in Vienna and take a sightseeing tour out of the ordinary...
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Water Taxi connects 2 cities

© Twin City Liner
No EU capitals are geographically closer together than Vienna and Bratislava. A new enjoyable way to get from city to city is on the Danube is truly a joy.
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Innsbruck's Imperial Church

Imperial Church Innsbruck © TVB Innsbruck
Almost five hundred years ago, construction began on a church that would inspire awe throughout the country.
Visit the Imperial Church

Vienna Boys’ Choir

Vienna Boys' Choir © Wiener Saengerknaben
See Austria’s “singing ambassadors’ perform every Sunday at mass in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel.
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Herberstein Castle


Perched on top of a steep cliff, yet hidden from plain view, Herberstein castle looks like something straight out of a fairytale.
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Mozart’s Musical Game

Haus der Musik Vienna, Haydn Hall © Haus der Musik, Wien
Your name interpreted by...Mozart? Leave it to Haus der Musik, Vienna's endlessly creative discovery museum, to make it happen.
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Open-Air Museum Stübing

© ÖFM Stübing
The meticulous attention to detail in the fully furnished farms, gardens and an historic grocery almost has you believe that time travel is possible.
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Explore the Schönbrunn Zoo

© Jutta Kirchner, Tiergarten Schönbrunn / Vienna Zoo
While in Vienna don't miss to visit the world's oldest zoo, which was founded on July 31, 1752.
Learn more about the zoo in Schoenbrunn Palace...

Mirabell Castle and Gardens

© Österreich Werbung; Foto: Diejun
Remember Do-Re-Mi? This baroque jewel surrounded by magnificent gardens is located in Salzburg's city center.
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ÖBB railjet – Highspeed travel


Austria’s brand-new high-speed train takes you to places in no time.
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Hellbrunn‘s Advent

© Salzburg Tourismus
The magic of Christmas is evident as soon as you enter the fairy tale world of Hellbrunn Palace during its amazing Advent season
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Reopening the Kunstkammer Vienna

Museum of Fine Arts © Kunsthistorisches Museum
The most important collection of its kind, the Kunstkammer – newly renovated and enhanced – is returning to the KHM after 10 years.
Learn more about the Kunstkammer...

Hohensalzburg Fortress

© pixelio/Carlo Schrodt
Discover the more than 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress, an evidence of Salzburg’s medieval history. Take a ride or walk to the largest, fully preserved fortress in central Europe
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The Mint Museum Hall


Visit the historic town of Hall in Tirol and discover the birth place of the modern-day Dollar.
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The Eurail Austria Pass

Journey with Intercity © PKP Intercity
Trains are a wonderful means for exploring Austria’s cities and towns.
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Open Air Museum Grossgmain

© Salzburger Freilichtmuseum Großgmain
Immerse yourself in the historical everyday life of Austrian farmers and discover 400 years of the history of agricultural development and farm management of Salzburg state.
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Hohenwerfen Fortress

Hohenwerfen fortress © SalzburgerLand
The mighty, 900-year-old fortress of Hohenwerfen, set in a beautiful alpine setting, is located just outside Salzburg.
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The Belvedere Vienna

© WienTourismus/Hertha Hurnaus
Vienna’s stunning Belvedere Palace houses the world’s largest collection of paintings by Klimt
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