Popular Destinations in Austria

• Vienna

  This grand imperial city, once the seat of the Hapsburg power, showcases its Baroque splendor in style. The home of Beethoven and Mozart, Vienna oozes with classical strains while serving gourmet cakes and coffees in the café-lined streets. The capital of Austria is not just for majestic tastes, though: modern amusements await at the Ferris Wheel, the Schonbrunn Palace, the dancing Lippizaner stallions, and the underground cafes.

• Salzburg

  Nestled among stunning mountain landscapes, Salzburg is an homage to both Baroque architecture and Mozart. Its old town is a feast of church spires, cobbled streets, palaces, and concert halls, all vying to bring the music of Mozart to life. Visitors hum along as they down beer, much on chocolate bars, and enjoy the numerous festivals Salzburg has every year.

• Innsbruck

  Innsbruck ( is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in western Austria. It is located in the Inn Valley at the junction with the WipptalSill River), which provides access to the Brenner Pass, some 30 km south of Innsbruck. Located in the broad valley between high mountains, the Nordkette (Hafelekar, 2,334 m) in the north, Patscherkofel (2,246 m) and Serles (2,718 m) in the south, it is an internationally renowned winter sports centre, and hosted the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

• Graz

  Graz, with a population of around 290,000 as of 2008, is the second-largest city in Austria after Vienna. Graz has a long tradition as a student city: its six universities have over 44,000 students. Graz's "Old Town" is one of the best-preserved city centers in Central Europe. In 1999, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage Sites.

• Klagenfurt

  Klagenfurt is the capital of southern Austrian federal state Carinthia. It is really beatiful academic city, lying by the Woerther Lake, biggest lake-pool in Europe. When stroll in the old town centre, you can see the pictoresque little streets and architectural sights such as amazing old town hall or renessaince building Landhause - seat of federal parliament.

• Zell am See

  Zell am See, federal country Salzburg, is located on the west coast of the see. Climatic spa are popular resort in summer for hiking and as well in winter for winter sports. Noteworthy could be the Church of St. Hippolyt with new-unveiled fresco paintings or renaissance and baroque town houses.

• Linz

  Linz is the third largest city of Austria. It is located in the north centre of Austria, approximately 30 km south of the Czech border, on both sides of the river Danube. The city is now home to a vibrant music and arts scene that is well-funded by the city and the state of Upper Austria.

• Kaprun

  Kaprun is a small alpine village in the district of Zell am See in the state of Salzburg in Austria. At the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, it is a all year round - sports centre. The town is also known for its power plant, construction of which began during World War II and was finished after the war was over.