As with many European countries, size is not an issue. Austria may be small, but as a travel destination it packs a punch. Just think of its picturesque Alpine vistas, quaint villages, world-class skiing and rich cultural heritage. From a cheese exploration in the Bregenzerwald to sampling apfelstrudel in Styria, and from a stay in charming pensionen to a romantic trek that leads through Salzburg and Vienna, the birthplace of Mozart and Schubert is a year-round traveler's delight.
VIENNA
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72-HOUR
VACATION
The Imperial Air of Vienna
Vienna
oozes stately charm, with its grand façades,
soaring gothic spires, Art Nouveau apartments and hefty Baroque
and rococo palaces. But if you think the city
is just a moving museum, you're in for a surprise,
because there is also a happening night life,
luxurious hotels and new cuisine. |
BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE
Exploring Vienna
Elegant Vienna is rich with history and musical culture. Business travelers will want to take time out to visit one of Vienna's Baroque palaces, attend the opera and sample Viennese cuisine, a distinctive blend of Bohemian, Hungarian, Polish, Italian, French and Jewish influences. |
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TOP 10 HOT EUROPEAN HOTELS
Hotel Goldener Hirsch
A stone’s throw from Mozart’s original home, this former 15th-century inn boasts authentic Salzburg-style décor, while the restaurant serves traditional Austrian fare and a superb selection of the country’s wines.
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KITZBUHEL
TOP 10 SKI RESORTS
Hotel Schloss Lebenberg
This 16th-century castle—also known as "Pearl of the Alps"—is ideally located at the foot of the slopes near the ski lifts, just a short shuttle ride to partaking in cross-country-, heli- and paraskiing. |
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LECH-ZUERS
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DESTINATION ARLBERG
Less is More When Skiing the Alps
Lech-Zuers
in the Arlberg region of the Austrian Alps, one
of the most exclusive Alpine winter sports resorts
in the world, has a new motto: "More space,
more time." |
TRAVEL FEATURES
DECADENT BODY TREATS
Spas Throughout Austria
Our blissful Austrian Spa picks offer soothing treatments such as Nordic hot-cold saunas, herbal compress massages, and traditional Alpine body treatments made of goat milk and precious oils. |
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JULY—AUGUST
Salzburg Festival
Austria hosts this elegant five-week event showcasing classical music and opera with an emphasis on Mozart and Schumann. Renowned conductors, singers, actors and orchestras provide superb entertainment. Click here for more details. |
 Gault Millau Austria
The travel guide for gourmets. Over 600 restaurants, 300 hotel recommendations and 78 cake and café shops tested and reviewed - the leading online guide for Austria.
For more information, visit the The Austrian National Tourist Office |
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