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Natural Beauty

Stunning vistas, imposing Alpine peaks, beautiful lakes, majestic rivers and surprising natural wonders, it's hard to know where to look next.

The Schlossberg of Graz


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

Hotel Riegersburg

 © Hotel Riegersburg
The Genusshotel Riegersburg is camouflaged in a vineyard on the Styrian Castle Route, 40 miles east of Graz.

A Cyclist’s Dream – Lake Neusiedl


Cyclists are welcome to Austria’s Burgenland region, where the sun shines more than 300 days a year and the horizon stretches into the distance for what seems like an eternity.

Culinary Hike in Styria

"Klapotetz" (wooden wind wheel)
Located in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany.

Seewinkel National Park

 © Dana Emingerová/iDNES.cz
Austria is the only place in the world that produces award winning sweet wines in a national park!

Open Air Wine Village Museum

Weinmuseum Moschendorf © ARGE Suedburgenland
Experience the farm life from past centuries in Moschendorf in south Burgenland.

Walking in the Pannobile Vineyards

 © Landhotel Birkenhof
Explore the mystery and romance of the vineyards of Gols on the east side of Lake Neusiedl.

Rust, a home for nesting storks

Burgenland Stork © TVB Burgenland
Discover for yourself the magnificent white storks nesting on special nests built above the chimneys are a great attraction in the beautiful wine town of Rust.

Mohndorf

Poppy field in Lower Austria
A village decicated to the poppy seed awaits you in the Weinviertel.

A Spring Awakening in Burgenland

 © Naturpark Neusiedler See-Leithagebirge
Experience the spring awakening in the vineyards of Burgenland with thousands of blooming cherry trees.

A Day in Hallstatt


One of Austria's most picturesque villages is framed by Lake Hallstatt as well as a majestic mountain range.

Underground Salt Mines Tour

Saltmines Hallein  © Oesterreich Werbung
Hidden underground, the Salzwelten salt cave in Hallein, one of the oldest in the world, offers a tour that is adventurous, fun and interesting all at the same time!

Discover Vorarlberg Architecture

 © Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH
With clever use of traditional materials and clear, sleek design, the mountainous Vorarlberg region has become a magnet for lovers of cutting edge architecture.

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

 © Peter Angermann
Get ready for amazing photo ops and wildlife watching in the largest nature reserve in the Alps!

Krimml Waterfalls

 © Hohe Tauern Health
Austria's highest waterfall. Enjoy the surrounding countryside during your hike up the waterfalls.

The World’s largest Ice Caves

 © Österreich Werbung
Visit the world's largest ice caves in Werfen, Austria and explore an amazing underground world of natural ice formations.

Astounding views, for all hikers

 © TVB Region Hall-Wattens
Take one of the most dramatic hikes in the Austrian Alps, which happens to be one of the easiest, and most accessible.

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.

Pannonian Living

Pannonian Living © Burgenland Tourismus Manfred Horvath
Burgenland has created a new dimension of relaxing: Pannonian Living.

Nordkettenbahn

Hungerburgbahn Innsbruck © Österreich Werbung/Andreas Hofer
The Nordkettenbahn is the best way to climb Innsbruck’s majestic Nordkette mountain range

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.

Bike from Castles to Vineyards

 © Österreich Werbung - Himsl
For experienced bikers and novices alike can be no more serene experience of Austria's wine hotspots than breezing along the marvelous “Rieden Tour Süd” bike trail.

Herberstein Castle


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

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.

ÖBB railjet – Highspeed travel


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

Burgenland: Land of Castles

 © Österreich Werbung/Diejun
Burgenland, the “Land of Castles,” is Austria’s youngest state

The Eurail Austria Pass

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

Grossglockner High-Alpine Road

Grossglockner High Alpine Road © Oesterreich Werbung/Markowitsch
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road makes Austria’s highest mountain accessible for everyone.

Almdorf Seinerzeit in Carinthia

 © Almdorf Seinerzeit
Enjoy the closeness to nature, pamper yourself with all natural spa treatments, and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet in your own cabin

Salzburg’s Avant-garde Traditions

 © Österreich Werbung / Peter Burgstaller
Dirndl and Lederhosen in Salzburg stand between tradition and the avant-garde.

Hohenwerfen Fortress

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

Try and hike the Hahnenkamm

 © medialounge
For skiers, the Hahnenkamm mountain in Kitzbuehel is the holy grail of ski racing. Maybe even yours?

High-Mountain Reservoirs

High alpine reservoir Kaprun © Stauseen Kaprun
With the Hohe Tauern mountain range as your magnificent backdrop, enjoy a fascinating trip to the Alpine high-mountain reservoirs.

Via Culinaria, a Gourmet's Roadmap


The popular Via Culinaria puts the variety of regional products front and center, weaving a SalzburgerLand vacation with the true gourmet's dream.
 

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