Gay & Lesbian Travelers

Austria is the perfect destination for arts and music lovers, cultural explorers, outdoor enthusiasts, skiers and snowboarders, in fact anyone who appreciates the finer things in life and enjoys the opportunity to explore new places.

In many ways, Austria is a relatively conservative country, largely shaped by its Roman Catholic background. At the same time Austria has been at the forefront of many modern movements throughout history. Especially Vienna, has been the birthplace of new social and cultural developments ever since its position as the capital of a vast multiethnic empire. Think of Sigmund Freud who developed groundbreaking theories, seeding the ground for a Viennese school of psychology. Rebellious artists such as Schiele, Klimt or Wagner have changed the perception of modern art and architecture. Today, Vienna is the home for many of the world’s most thought after DJ’s and base of a vibrant electronic music scene.