Austria Travel Guide

Top Destinations in Austria

• Graz
• Innsbruck
• Klagenfurt
• Linz
• Salzburg
• Tirol
• Vienna

Austria Popular Destinations

Vienna – This city is renowned for its classical music as much as it is for its beauty. There are renowned orchestras and angelic choirboys who perform in lavish concert halls. The museums hold a variety of treasures. Vienna’s many sights are crammed into the Inner Stadt (inner city). There are outstanding Gothic structures towering over the city. This city is showered with history and beauty, which is evident when walking down the historic street and squares past the cultural history of the Jewish quarter (Judenplatz), the Hofburg (Imperial Palace).

Salzburg –The old town is located on the south bank of the Salzach River and has beautiful churches, plazas, courtyards and fountains. There is so much charm and history flowing on the streets. Museums, houses, squares, chocolate bars and liqueurs are all paid in homage to Mozart. Salzburg’s old town is nestled below the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress. There are beautifully manicured gardens and palaces in Salzburg.

St Anton – Here you will find several linked resorts that offer some of the best skiing in Austria. St Anton is the largest of these resorts. There is an easy-going atmosphere and a great nightlife.

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Moving Around Austria

Austria has excellent rail connections to all major European destinations. If you want a cheaper alternative, you could always use the bus. They are generally slower and less comfortable than the train, but cheaper and also go to all major European countries. The Autobahnen (motorways) are well maintained and fast. Major border crossing points are open 24 hours a day. The main domestic carrier, which operates several flights a day between Austria’s larger cities, is Tyrolean Airways. Austria has excellent rail connections to all major European destinations. If you want a cheaper alternative, you could always use the bus. They are generally slower and less comfortable than the train, but cheaper and also go to all major European countries. The Autobahnen (motorways) are well maintained and fast. Major border crossing points are open 24 hours a day. The main domestic carrier, which operates several flights a day between Austria’s larger cities, is Tyrolean Airways.

Austria Festivals

Fasching (Carnival) – The carnival is held in February and celebrates the return of spring with mask processions and dances.

Vienna International Festival – This festival is held in Vienna from mid May to mid June and showcases a range of arts. This festival is considered to be the highlight of the year.

Midsummer Night’s Celebrations - These celebrations are held on 21 June where the citizens light up the sky with magnificent bonfires.

Salzburg International Festival – This festival is held in Salzburg in late July early August and includes plenty of music by the cities favorite son, Mozart.

St Nicholas Day – This is held on 5 December and marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Fasching (Carnival) – The carnival is held in February and celebrates the return of spring with mask processions and dances.

Vienna International Festival – This festival is held in Vienna from mid May to mid June and showcases a range of arts. This festival is considered to be the highlight of the year.

Midsummer Night’s Celebrations - These celebrations are held on 21 June where the citizens light up the sky with magnificent bonfires.

Salzburg International Festival – This festival is held in Salzburg in late July early August and includes plenty of music by the cities favorite son, Mozart.

St Nicholas Day – This is held on 5 December and marks the beginning of the Christmas season.

Useful Austria Links

TourMyCountry: Travel Guide to Austria
Extensive information on Austria with focus on Vienna, Tyrol and the Salzkammergut. Background, sightseeing and travel advice provided by a local.