Destination Austria: Travel Resources

Austria is a picturesque Central European country that boasts magnificent Alpine scenery and beautiful cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz; not to mention countless charming small towns dotting varied landscapes that reveal the soul of the country. Because it offers something for everyone, Austria is a favourite among families, bringing together the best of culture and nature. One day you could stay in a rustic mountain hut and experience the great outdoors and the next day, you might immerse yourself in a world class cultural experience in one of Austria’s vibrant cities. In the capital Vienna, you can soak in the traditional atmosphere of a coffee house or tap into a microcosm of more contemporary creative industries. What’s more, beyond the usual things of interest to the tourist, the country has given the world avantgarde scientists like Nobel prize winner Erwin Schrödinger, and “Mr. Beam” Anton Zeilinger, who have shaken up scientific paradigms through their cutting-edge research in quantum physics.

Mountain Scenery in Tyrol, Austria © Hendrik Wintjen

As a tourism destination and place to live, the small nation of Austria basically is a superpower and is ranked as one of the most competitive tourism destinations in the world. Visitors will quickly notice that everything is well-organized and that it is easy to travel in Austria. Even more impressive, on a global scale, Vienna repeatedly stands out as the city with the highest quality of life. Despite its attractiveness, Austria for the most part does not feel overrun but retains the charm and serenity of its cozy towns; even Vienna has a more human scale and touch than most capital cities in the world. It is this special allure, a genuinely Viennese and Austrian charm, combined with a generalized sense of well-being, that makes a visit to this small Alpine country worthwhile and truly memorable.

Austria
austria.info
danube.travel – Austria
nationalparksaustria.at

Vienna
wien.info
schoenbrunn.at
Vienna Art History Museum
donauturm.at
wienerriesenrad.com