Austria's Landscapes

For its relatively small size, Austria boasts an incredible topographic diversity. Between the flat steppe of the Pannonian lowlands in Austria’s east and the high Alpine regions in its west, there are luxuriant forests and gently rolling hills, wetlands and lake districts, and the almost Mediterranean landscapes of the south. The major landscapes forms include:

Wine & Warm Springs

South Styria owes its nickname “Styrian Tuscany” to its hilly landscape and excellent wines. But the comparison fails as the region south of Graz has it own, very distinctive, features and characteristics. More

Landscapes As Far As The Eye Can See

The Pannonian lowlands are characterized by a mild climate, the steppe landscape of the Seewinkel, beautiful vineyards and bucolic villages. More

Diversity Between Waldviertel and Mühlviertel

The Bohemian Massif north of the Danube is Austria's oldest mountain range and was part of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. More

The Vienna Basin

Austria’s most heavily populated, industrialized and trafficized region offers great leisure opportunities and charming attractions in front of Vienna’s city gates. More

The Alps: Living Space and Recreational Space

Mighty mountain massifs from Vorarlberg's Rätikon in the West to the Gutenstein Alps in the East have been providing a living space for the people for thousands of years. More

The Alpine Foothills - Where Corn and Wine Farmers Live

The land on the edge of the Alps consists predominantly of arable land and grassland where corn, fruit and cattle are farmed. More

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