Austria

Freiburg Wine Trains Europe

The great grape getaway: Wine tasting Europe by train

Easily travel between countries, sipping at each stop, while wine tasting Europe by train with Eurail’s Global Pass.

The best Austrian Castles and Palaces to visit this summer

The best Austrian castles and palaces to visit during Europe’s summer

No visit to Europe is complete without visiting these enchanting Austrian castles.

The Vienna Alps Hiking at Semmering

The Vienna Alps: Scenic adventures in Austria’s mountain wilderness

On the outskirts of the Austrian capital, the wild Vienna Alps has become a poster child for health, wellness and adventure.

Christmas in Salzburg

A magical, silent Christmas fix in the city of Salzburg

From beloved carols to drinking mulled wine in atmospheric outdoor markets, Salzburg is magical at Christmastime

Photo essay: Skiing the Arlberg, Austria

The piste and off-piste areas alike are open to skiers, and the velvety white landscape stretches out so vastly that there is seemingly an infinite number of ways to choose your own snowbound adventure.

Austria: top attractions to visit

8 historic attractions that give Austria its charm

Austria has a beautiful way of blending historical buildings with contemporary spaces. We’ve rounded up eight attractions that prove exactly how.

The hills are alive: summer in the Arlberg

The hills are alive: summer in the Arlberg

Summer in the Arlberg can be enjoyed in myriad ways: from striking a yoga pose in a flower-filled meadow to appreciating art in an alpine village.

Austria for every type of traveller

Which kind of traveller are you? Find out where everyone from adventurers to foodies must visit

Prettiest Austrian valley you’ve never heard of

Step into the dramatic Austrian valley known as the Walsertal to smell the alpenroses and embrace nature and the nation’s great mountain landscapes

8 ways to awaken your tastebuds in Austria

Throughout Austria, dining is much more than food—it’s atmosphere, location and tradition

Green Ring, Austria

8 unexpectedly scenic places in Austria

Austria’s beautiful scenery inspires exploration at every turn, and there are countless ways to get close to nature

Cupola Café, Vienna, Austria

8 Reasons why you need to make Austria your next travel destination

Everywhere you turn in Austria, history comes alive, but its also a place that seamlessly blends old and new