The best of Austria

Austria as a very mountainous country offers plenty of natural beauty in the form of gorges, waterfalls and picturesque lakes. At the same time as the center of the former Empire, you will find many beautiful cities and historical monuments
Vienna
The capital city of Austria
Vienna is the main and the largest city of Austria lies on the Danube. It is also the largest city in Central… continue reading
Hochtor / Grossglockner
The most famous road in Austria
The Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse, or Grossglockner High Alpine Road in High Taurus, is the most famous… continue reading
Krimml Falls
Austria's most magnificent waterfall
Krimml Falls is a three-tier high waterfall of total high of 380 meters. Especially in spring, when snow… continue reading
Hallstatt
The most famous village in Austria
Hallstatt, situated between the mountains and the lake of the same name, belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage… continue reading
Glacier Pasterze
The largest glacier in Austria
More than eight kilometers long glacier Pasterze is not only the largest glacier in Austria, but also… continue reading
Castle Hohenwerfen
An impoverished castle
The mighty Hohenwerfen Castle stands on virtually impregnable location on a rock high above the river Salzach… continue reading
Hoher Dachstein
The most famous Austrian mountain
The Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Dachstein mountain massif and the… continue reading
Timmelsjoch pass
Passo Rombo
Timmelsjoch (2 509m) is the highest road pass in Austria / some sources also indicate a height only (2 474m… continue reading
Lichtensteinklamm gorge
The most beautiful gorge of Austria
Lichtensteinklamm gorge is one of the biggest natural attractions of the Hohe Tauern and the Salzburg region… continue reading
Stuibenfall waterfall
The largest waterfall in Tyrol
The Stuibenfall Waterfall, thanks to its height of 159 meters, is the largest waterfall in Tyrol. It consists… continue reading
Finstaler lake
The most beautiful dam in Austria
Lake Finstertaler is a typical mountain dam with a small hydroelectric power plant. However, it is… continue reading
Kufstein
The most beautiful city of Tyrol
Kufstein is a picturesque district town on the Inn River. It has a huge fortress. You will also find a nice… continue reading
Gosausee lake
The most beautiful lake at Dachstein
To the north of the famous Dachstein peak is one of the most beautiful lakes of the Salzkammergut – Gosausee.… continue reading
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