Schönbrunn Palace
Region: Vienna
Cultural Heritage
Habsburg summer palace. Gardens and zoo are also highlights.
Tourism in Austria
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Hallstatt Lakeside and Dachstein
Region: Upper Austria
Cultural Landscape
Picture-perfect lakeside village registered as World Heritage.
Salzburg Old Town
Region: Salzburg
Cultural Heritage
Musical city with Mozart-related townscape and fortress.
Wachau Valley
Region: Lower Austria
Nature / Culture
Scenic area along Danube River lined with vineyards and monasteries.
Innsbruck Old Town and Golden Roof
Region: Tyrol
Historic District
Symbolic architecture of Winter Olympics host city.
Semmering Railway
Region: Styria
Industrial Heritage
World's first full-scale mountain railway, World Heritage site.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Region: Salzburg / Tyrol
Nature
Spectacular drive route to the highest peak.
Melk Abbey
Region: Lower Austria
Religious Architecture
Magnificent Baroque-style Benedictine abbey.
Bregenz Floating Stage
Region: Vorarlberg
Modern Architecture / Arts
Opera performances on giant stage floating on lake.
Neusiedler See National Park
Region: Burgenland
Nature
Salt lake and wetlands at western edge of Eurasian steppe.
Suggested itineraries
Vienna and Ancient Music Cities Tour
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Old Town, Melk Abbey
Based in Vienna, tour Salzburg and Wachau by train, enjoying music and court culture.
Alpine Scenic Drive and Hot Spring Experience
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Tyrol hot spring village, Hallstatt, Semmering Railway
Drive mountain roads by rental car, relaxing at lakeside and hot springs for outdoor enthusiasts.
Christmas Market Hopping Trip
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Vienna City Hall Square, Linz Old Town Market, Graz Festival of Lights
Enjoy Advent-period limited markets with night views and mulled wine.
Travel tips
- Within Schengen Area, so after entry, neighboring countries accessible like domestic travel.
- Public toilets often paid. Prepare small change.
- Mountain areas experience rapid weather changes; layered clothing recommended.
- Most shops closed on Sundays. Station and airport supermarkets operate.
- ÖBB early discount tickets "Sparschiene" are economical when purchased weeks in advance.
- Tap water is alpine natural water. Bring a bottle for savings.
- Credit card acceptance high, but small shops may be cash-only.
- Restaurant tips paid by verbally stating total amount including tip at checkout.
- Well-developed bike lanes make bicycle rental convenient for sightseeing.
- Winter mountain roads require snow chain-carrying in certain sections.
- Danube River cruises best in spring to autumn.
- Railjet offers high-speed travel between major cities, free onboard Wi-Fi.
- Concert and opera dress codes relaxed but smart casual is safe.
- Titles used in formal address include academic degrees like "Mag."
- Smoking fully banned indoors. Smoking only in designated areas.