Nestling between the towering Eastern Alps in Central Europe, Austria is a country of dramatic mountains and sweeping meadows, with fairytale architecture everywhere and music in its heart.
Of course, Austria is well known as a ski destination that boasts some of the best ski resorts in the world, including famous names like Kitzbühel, Zell am See and Salzburgerland. The slopes are excellent for skiers and snowboarders of all standards, and the apres-ski in Austria is pretty fantastic as well!
But there’s much more to Austria than skiing and snowboarding. In summer, the Alps are the perfect destination for a hiking or cycling holiday, or you could try kayaking on the Weissensee.
As well as historic cities like Vienna, Graz and Alpbach, there’s a myriad of charming towns to explore in Austria, all set against a backdrop of dramatic mountains, crystal-clear lakes and Alpine meadows.
Although Austria is one of the smallest countries in Europe, it has a wealth of stunning natural landscapes like the mountains of the Bohemian Forest, the famous River Danube and the beautiful gorges of the Austrian Tyrol.
Not a fan of the great outdoors? There’s still plenty to keep you enthralled in Austria.
The musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg and composed some of his best-known symphonies and operas in Austria’s capital, Vienna. The arts scene in Vienna blossomed in the 1800s, and it’s still a cultural hotspot with countless galleries, museums and cultural events to keep you busy.
For foodies, Austria is the birthplace of the Sachertorte, Apfel Strudel and Wiener Schnitzel, and wine connoisseurs will enjoy a visit to the vineyards of South Styrian Wine Road. Then there’s the delights of Austrian mountain food.
However you choose to spend your visit to Austria, you’re sure to create memories you’ll treasure forever. Check out all my Austria travel blogs below…
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A food lover’s guide to Graz, Austria’s culinary capital
Welcome to Graz, Austria’s culinary capital. From Graz restaurants, speciality shops and local producers to traditional foods and innovative culinary creativity. Let’s see what Graz brings to the table.
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Austria: Guide to Mayrhofen in summer with Inghams Walking
Waterfalls cascading down cliffs, snow-peaked glaciers, wildflower meadows and mountain views stretching into forever. Welcome to Mayrhofen, Austria.
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Südsteiermark, Austria | the South Styrian Wine Road
A food and wine lover’s journey on the South Styrian Wine Road in Südsteiermark, Austria. Time to taste Austria’s best wine and authentic cuisine.
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25 cool things to do in Graz, Austria’s second city
Planning a city break to Graz? Read on for what to do in Graz, where to stay, what to eat and how to have the best time in Austria’s second largest city.
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Tiefenbachklamm – Austria’s Wild Side
Hiking this wild and beautiful gorge in Alpbachtal, Austria is guaranteed to give you a healthy boost of nature and a blast of outdoor therapy.
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10 reasons to visit Alpbach in Summer
Alpbach in summer – Sunrises over mountains, hiking dramatic gorges, getting off-grid and reconnecting with nature. What to do in Alpbach, Austria
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Filzmoos Balloon Festival
Filzmoos, Austria has more to offer than skiing, snow-boarding and hiking. It has its very own balloon race and festival where hot air balloons light up the night sky and dance to music.
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A Guide to Austrian Mountain Food
Austrian food is perfect after a day in the mountains. Here’s my guide to tasty food served up in the mountain huts and restaurants of the Austrian Alps.