Must-see destination attractions in Europe. Best cities to visit in Austria
Places to travel in Europe? Want to find the perfect inspiration for your next trip? Discover amazing cities to visit on the European continent. The Austria is one of the European countries that offer more diversity of attractions: inspiring landscapes, both in winter and in summer, German culture, preserved buildings, an interesting list of artists such as Klimt and Mozart, complete infrastructure and organization to make an unforgettable holiday .
Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck are just some of the favorite destinations in Austria for tourists, but the country is full of palaces, castles, regions with varied profiles and ideal places for sports activities such as skiing.
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Check out our indication of cities to visit in Austria :
Innsbruck
Austria's highest state capital, it was born as a “bridge over the Inn river” and prospered as a market town.
Its charming center has a traditional Tyrolean medieval atmosphere overlooking the mountains. Innsbruck was once the imperial residence of the Habsburgs, twice hosted the Winter Olympics and houses a modern university.
Graz
The second largest city in the country, it has 6 universities, which makes the place have a student character. More than 44,000 students from all over the world choose the city as their next home during their higher education years.
Graz is also full of museums, famous restaurants and is considered one of the best preserved cities in Central Europe.
Vienna
Enjoy a wonderful classical concert with a period instrument ensemble at the beautiful Karlskirche in Vienna. With tickets to this evening concert you can listen to the Four Seasons by Vivaldi and embark on a fascinating journey into the musical past.
Vienna is internationally known as the city of music and composers such as Strauß, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn have left their mark on it.
An imposing cultural offer, fascinating tourist sites and the welcoming Viennese atmosphere can be experienced in the cafés or in the Heurigen (typical Austrian taverns), which give the city its worldwide fame.
Bregenz
Situated on the edge of Lake Constance, the small town of Bregenz is a great option for a stopover during your trip through Austria.
The city has a famous music festival and its cable car that takes you to the Pfãnder mountain, another popular attraction in the region.
Linz
The beautiful city of Linz sits on the banks of the famous Danube River and was founded by the Romans, who called it Lentia; the name Linz appeared in the records only in the year 799.
The city is home to beautiful modern buildings outside its historic center, on the other side of the Danube, separated by a bridge.
Salzburg
Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is to this day a city dedicated to classical music, with shows and festivals, especially during the summer. The city has preserved its medieval style and, like Innsbruck, is in a region of great natural beauty.
In summer, the city hosts a famous classical music festival, the Festung Hohensalburg, and becomes one of the tourist attractions in Europe. One of the city's tourist attractions is its Residenz, the palace of the archbishops who ruled Salzburg. The palace houses an important collection of European art.
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Hallstatt
Located on the shores of Lake Salzkammergut, Hallstatt is a medieval town surrounded by snowy mountains. A charm, a must visit if you travel through the interior of Austria.
One of its tourist attractions is a working mine, accessible by cable car.