The most beautiful areas of Austria
The best of Austria
Austria is renowned for its beautiful countryside thanks to the massive ridge of the Alps. The most beautiful areas of the country can be found mainly in the Alps or in the river basins. Come and see the most beautiful of them
Ötztal Alps
Mountains with the most glaciers in Austria
Ötztal Alps are among the most beautiful mountains in Austria. Mainly due to the massive glaciation (the largest in the entire Eastern Alps) and hundreds of threethousands peaks. Centre of the Austrian part of mountains are three long valleys Kaunertal, Pitztal and Oetztal,which is with its sixty seven kilometers in length the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for tourists from early spring to autumn and for skiers in winter. Also the highest mountain in Tyrol – Wildspitze lies here. Picturesque villages, herds of cows and lots of waterfalls give Ötztal Alps unmistakable charm. continue reading
High Tauern
The highest Austrian mountains
The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Dachstein
The most famous limestone massif in Austria
The Dachstein massif, with the highest peak of the Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m above sea level), is the most famous limestone massif in Austria, though not the highest. At the top of the massif there is still a small glacier. From the south, you can make your trip a bit easier by using the lift to Hunerkogel. From the north, the way to the top is very long and tiring. continue reading
Hochkönig
The highest massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps
Hochkönig (2 941 m above sea level) is an extensive limestone massif located in the Salzburg region. It is a mountain of many faces. From the south, you will be impressed by the massive, perpendicular walls full of limestone towers rising high above the surrounding meadows. Otherwise, it is an extensive limestone plateau, almost without vegetation continue reading
Stubai Alps
Austria's fourth highest mountain range
The Stubai Alps, thanks to the Zuckerhütl (3 507 m above sea level), are the fourth highest mountain range in Austria. Here you will also find the remains of glaciers. The best starting points for the mountain range are the Ötztal and Ruetztal valleys continue reading
Ennstal Alps
Mountains with a national park
The Ennstal Alps are a beautiful part of the mighty northern limestone arch of the Alps. The highest peak of the mountain range is Hochtor (2,369 m above sea level). In the mountains you will find many beautiful hiking trails. In the center of the mountains is the Gesäuse National Park. continue reading
Karwendel
Limestone mountain range over Innsbruck
Karwendel is a beautiful limestone mountain range north of the large city of Innsbruck with a lot of two thousand mountains. At the edge of the mountain range you will find one of the most beautiful lakes of Austria – Achensee. The highest peak of Karwendel is Birkarspitze (2,749m above sea level) continue reading
Lechtal Alps
Highest mountains of the Northern Limestone Alps
The Lechtal Alps, thanks to the Parseierspitze (3,036 meters above sea level), are the only mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps that exceeds the height of three thousand meters above sea level. It is a little developed part, so it attracts tourists preferring lesser civilization influence continue reading
Zillertal Alps
The third highest mountain in Austria
The Zillertal Alps is one of the highest mountain ranges in Austria. The highest peak is Hochfeiler (3,510m asl), which is among the highest available mountains for hikers of the Alps. The mountains are glaciated and you will find here tens of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Tennengebirge
Mountains with the world's largest ice cave
Tennengebirge is such a smaller and lesser known „brother“ of the surrounding limestone massifs of Dachstein and Hochkönig. The highest peak is Raucheck (2,431 m asl). It is basically a large deserted limestone plateau with peaks along the edges. The mountains are famous for the largest ice cave in the world, the Eisriesenwelt continue reading
Totes Gebirge
The largest limestone plateau in the Eastern Alps
Totes Gebirge in Translation Dead Mountains are the largest limestone plateau in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Grosser Priel (2,515 m asl). This mountains can be found north of the more famous and higher Dachstein. The possibilities of hiking are really great here continue reading
Wetterstein
Mountain range with the highest mountain in German
On the borders of Germany and Austria, respectively Bavaria and Tyrol you will find the interesting limestone mountain range Wetterstein. The mountain range is frequently visited mainly because of the highest mountain of Germany – Zugspitze (2,962 meters above sea level). This mountain is accessible by several cable cars, so you have to go to other mountain peaks for mountain peace continue reading
Salzkammergut
A beautiful area of lakes and limestone mountains
The Salzkammergut is a beautiful area with many lakes and picturesque villages and towns. Lush limestone massifs are directly above the lakes. The whole area is ideal for hiking, cycling and water recreation. continue reading
Kaisergebirge
Beautiful Mountains of the Wild Emperor
Kaisergebirge is a mountain range of limestone alps, with steep rock towers, gorges and meadows below the mountains. Its more dramatic part – the Wilder Kaiser is a very popular place for mountaineers and ferrat fans. The highest peak of the mountain range is Ellmauer Halt (2,344 m above sea level). continue reading
Gailtal Alps - Lienzer Dolomiten
The southernmost Austrian mountains
The Gailtal Alps are bounded on the north by the river Drau and on the south by the river Gail. The highest and most famous part of the mountain range is the Lienz Dolomites with the highest mountain Grosse Sandspitze (2,770 m above sea level). The whole mountain range belongs to the southern limestone Alps. The main starting point for the mountains is the district town of Lienz continue reading
Hochschwab
The eastern end of the Alps
Almost at the very eastern end of the Alps is the beautiful Hochschwab mountain range. The highest peak is also called Hochschwab (2,277 m above sea level). The mountain range is a beautiful massive limestone ridge with a number of two thousand peaks. You will also find a number of caves here. The whole mountain range is interwoven with a number of hiking trails. The well-known Nordalpenweg long-distance route also runs here. You will also find the beautiful Lake Leopoldsteinersee or the small mountain lake Sackwiesensee continue reading
Rofan Mountains
Small limestone mountains at Lake Achensee
The Rofan Mountains are a really small mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps. We find it east of the beautiful Lake Achensee. Its highest peak is Hochiss (2,299 m above sea level). Most hiking trails start at the terminus of the Rofan Seilbahn cable car, which takes you to a height of 1,840 meters above sea level. In the vicinity of the cable car there are also the most mountain huts within this mountain range continue reading
Lower Tauren
The largest mountain range in Austria
The Lower Tauren (Niedere Tauern) is a really large mountain range. It is divided into several larger units. The highest peak is Hochgolling (2,863 m above sea level). There are a lot of ski resorts, so a part of the mountains is unfortunately very marked by human activity. continue reading
Kitzbühel Alps
Mountains in the shadow of the Hohe Tauern
Just opposite (across the Salzach River) the monumental granite Hohe Tauern is the limestone mountains of the Kitzbühel Alps. Thanks to skiers, it lives in the local mountains mainly in winter, but even for tourists, this mountain range has a lot to offer. The highest peak is Kreuzjoch (2,558 m above sea level), which is located east of the long Zillertal valley. With an overview, the most famous resort of the mountain range is the picturesque Kitzbühel continue reading
Weinviertel
Joy of nature and wine
This part of Austrian territory is located in the northeast of the country. On three sides the Weinviertel is bounded by the rivers Dyje, Morava and Danube. Everything is mainly about wine. Most common are the varieties of Veltliner Green, Zweigeltrebe or Blue Portugal. Part of the Weinviertel area is the Veltliner Land (Veltliner Land) around the Poysdorf, Falkenstein and Herrnbaumgarten wine centers. We will find countless opportunities for hiking, cycling, lovers of history and fine wines. continue reading
