Between grandiose mountains, lush alpine meadows, dense forests and exceptional lakes, Austria is an extraordinary ode to nature. But this alpine country offers many other surprises with its small charming villages and large majestic cities.
In all seasons, Austria invites you to enjoy its sumptuous panoramas. In winter, powder snow lovers will have the choice of 600 ski resorts. In the Tyrol, discover the Kappl and Fügen estates and, in the Salzburg region, those close to Mittersill, Wagrain and Zell am See. In the summer, enjoy the pastures for long walks or get out on the slopes cleared by mountain bike. And if you're passionate about skiing, head to the Kaprun resort, where the Schmeiding Glacier has been built so you can ski even during the summer months.
After this bowl of oxygen at high altitude, discover the great cities of Austria. In Vienna, enjoy the sweetness of life of this historic capital. With its many green spaces, beautiful pedestrian streets and famous cafes, it invites you to stroll. But also take the time to admire its innumerable historical monuments and visit its fabulous museums. Not to be missed are Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Imperial Palace, the Opera House, the Secession and the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses one of the finest collections of paintings with works by Titian, Vermeer, Rembrandt and Bruegel.
During your stay, many other cities deserve your attention. In particular, go to Graz, the second city in the country, to admire the old town, its beautiful monuments (Town Hall, Clock Tower, Eggenberg Castle, Saint-Gilles Cathedral) and its Museum of Modern Art. In the north of the country, discover also Linz, crossed by the Danube, to appreciate its Landhaus, its castle, its church Martinskirche and the house of Mozart. Continue your exploration by visiting the hometown of the famous composer : Salzburg (Hohensalzburg Fortress, Cathedral, Mozart House). At each of these stages, enjoy the sweet atmosphere of the restaurants and cafés to taste the Austrian specialties : schnitzel, Viennese goulash, knödel, strudel, Sacher torte, Mozartkugeln...
