From wide-open spaces peppered with snowcapped mountains and glistening lakes to urban metropolises brimming with museums and centuries-old palaces, Austria offers something for everyone.
With so many incredible things to see and do, it can be tricky to know where to begin. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best things to do in Austria.
The Danube River is the second-longest river in Europe. And while you’ll find plenty of companies offering boat trips on it, one of the coolest things to do in Austria is to kayak along the river.
The iconic Schӧnbrunn Palace is one of the most gorgeous Baroque complexes in Europe. The magnificent palace was originally used as a summer home for the royal Habsburgs.
One of the most fun things to do in Austria is to drive along the famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road. This incredible road connects the towns of Bruck and Heiligenblut and dates all the way back to 1935.
If you’re planning on visiting Austria at the end of June, you’ve got to check out the Sonnenwende (Summer Solstice) celebrations. Held each year around June 21 in the Wachau region of Lower Austria, the festival is a real feast for the senses.
One of the best things to do in Austria if you’re a music lover is to be in the audience during a performance at the Vienna Opera House.
For some of the best sights in Austria, hop on the cable car and make the journey to the top of the Zwölferhorn. In just 11 minutes, you’ll be transported to the summit of St. Gilgen’s most famous mountain, which stands 4,993 feet tall.