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Austria

🏔️ Picturesque landscapes, majestic Alps, iconic architecture, rich cultural heritage, charming towns, delightful cuisine, famous composers, and warm hospitality.

🏙️ Capital city: Vienna
📈 Country population: 8,955,102
🗺️ Country area: 83,871 km2

Pictures of Austria

Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Evening view on Vienna
Evening view on Vienna
Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash
Salzburg
Salzburg
Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Werfenweng
Werfenweng
Gasthof Schafberg Alpe, Sankt Gilgen
Gasthof Schafberg Alpe, Sankt Gilgen
Magdalensberg
Magdalensberg

Austria, a Central European country, attracts visitors to the Alps throughout the year, both those who enjoy the ski resorts, but also those who like to wander the untouched nature. The views of the Danube are unforgettable, and the clean alpine air is a real boon wherever you are on its territory. This country can also boast of being a country of waltzes, art, beautiful parks, delicious Sacher cake. A paradise for shoppingholics in the numerous shopping streets. A magnificent country with a rich architectural and cultural heritage, close to France and Italy in its charm and luxury.

Its capital, Vienna, stands out in particular, with numerous grandiose cathedrals, palaces and historic buildings. Travel to Austria and visit the Opera, which exudes the artistic history of this country. Fantastic museums, galleries like the Kunsthaus offer you the enjoyment of European art and works of genius throughout history, which is a real treat for art lovers. Austria gave the world great minds like Mozart, Schubert and Sigmund Freud. Salzburg is a city that also has its sweetness, and Hohensalzburg Fortress is a must-visit place.

If you are a lover of nature and outdoor activities, visit the Alps, walk, skate, ski or ride a horse, to fully experience their beauty. A nineteenth-century steam train will take you through the village of St. Wolfgang and other picturesque parts of this country. Mostviertel has lush vineyards and a lake where you can swim in the Salzkammergut. The spas in Bad Ischl are great, and if you love history, visit Linz and the enchanting villages that will tell you their story. In Carnuntum you can see an archeological site dating back to the Stone Age.

For nightlife lovers, this will be a real treat - the nights are filled with music and art events across the country. Try the wine of this country, or visit the traditional Austrian dance at the Johan Stauss Ball. Wherever you go, you can take a break and enjoy coffee and cakes. Two traditional dishes that are simply unavoidable both in Austria and in the surrounding countries are definitely Viennese steak and strudel and they are a must try1

When it comes to climate, Austria is located in the temperate zone, so the weather conditions are good all year round, depending on whether you go skiing or touring cities and exploring nature.

Visit this amazing country that boasts a rich array of architectural sights, beautiful nature and excellent gastronomy and enjoy its treasures.