The most beautiful places in Austria
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 Europe. You will find many famous sights such as the Cathedral of St. Stephen, Hofburg, Schönbrunn Castle and many others. continue reading
Salzburg
Mozart's city
Although Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, it is the most beautiful for many visitors. Mainly thanks to the amazing panorama of the towers of the old town and the mighty fortress of Hohensalzburg in the background, it will win the hearts of most visitors. The town is also famous for the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart here. The axis of the city is the alpine river Salzach continue reading
Krimmel waterfalls
The most spectacular waterfall in Austria
Krimmel Waterfalls is a three-stage waterfall with a total height of 380 meters. Especially in spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, it looks absolutely impressive. It is not for nothing that it is considered the biggest natural attraction in the whole of Austria. You can walk along the waterfall on a beautiful trail and enjoy all three stages to your heart's content. Due to the fact that the waterfall is located just a short distance from the town, there is a large selection of accommodation, but beware that it fills up quickly in the season. You can find a good price-performance ratio, for example, at Gästehaus Waltl . 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 Site. It is a beautiful photogenic village on one street with a typical church towering over the lake 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 throughout the entire eastern Alps. It flows down from completely glaciated mountain Johannisberg (3 453 m asl). Additionally, the highest mountain in Austria – Grossglockner (3 798 m asl) towers above it. It belongs among the biggest attractions throughout scenic Großglockner road. continue reading
Castle Hohenwerfen
An impoverished castle
The mighty Hohenwerfen Castle stands on virtually impregnable location on a rock high above the river Salzach. Along with the castle in Salzburg, it was built on the order of the Archbishop. The castle is situated in a very beautiful location between the mountains of Tennen gebirge and Hochkönig continue reading
Lichtensteinklamm gorge
Austria's most fabulous gorge
The Lichtensteinklamm gorge is one of the greatest natural attractions of the Hohe Tauern, or the Salzburg region. You can find the gorge just a short distance from the town of Sankt Johann im Pongau. You will be amazed by the steep rock walls, the walkway carved into the rock or the picturesque waterfall at the end. There are a number of accommodation options in the vicinity of the gorge. Among the very beautiful are, for example, the Oberstockerhof with its amazing view. 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 of several falls and has a hiking path around it, so you can see it perfectly. 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 beautifully set in the surrounding countryside, and thus it is among the most beautiful lake in Austria. continue reading
Prospect Five fingers
The most famous viewpoint in the Dachstein mountains
About less than a kilometer from the top of Krippenstein (2108 m) you will find the famous viewpoint 5 Fingers – Five Fingers. The view of Hallstatter Lake from here evokes views of the Norwegian fjords 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 town hall, parish church and typical houses. At the same time, it is an excellent starting point for mountain trips to the Kaisergebirge. Not for nothing, this city is called the pearl of Tyrol 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. Besides the beautiful reflection of the Dachstein massif, it is a great starting point for a range of perfect hikes around. continue reading
Weißsee Dam Lake
The most beautiful dam of the Hohe Tauern
Lake Weißsee (2,253 m above sea level) is perhaps the most beautiful dam in the Hohe Tauern. At the same time, it is a starting point for a number of variously difficult tours and ascents. You can also reach the lake by cable car, which leads to the large mountain hotel Rudolfshütte continue reading
Lake Zell (Zeller See)
Lake in the center of Salzburg
Lake Zell (often transcribed as Lake Zell) is one of the most popular lakes in Salzburg, thanks to the famous resort of Zell am See on its shores. There are several swimming possibilities on the lake, which will definitely come in handy after an alpine hike or cycling. It is almost 4 kilometers long and two wide. From the shore of the lake there are beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and hills continue reading
Achensee Lake
The most beautiful lake in Karwendel
The picturesque Achensee lake is surrounded by the mountain backdrop of the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. It is Tyrol's largest lake. Beautiful place for swimming and also a great starting point for mountain hikes around the surrounding limestone peaks continue reading
Postalm Pastures
Pastures on the largest plateau in Austria
South of the great lakes of the Salzkammergut you will find the largest plateau in Austria – Postalm. Thanks to the construction of the Postalmstraße road connecting the Abtenau with Strobl, the whole area is very well accessible by tourists. There are many romantic circuits around the local pastures and farms. There are incredible views from the adjacent hills. continue reading
Gollinger waterfall
Romantic waterfall
At the foot of the Kleine Göll mountain in the village of Golling an der Salzach you will find the very romantic Gollinger Wasserfall. It is considered the most beautiful in the whole region of Salzburg. There is a nice hiking trail with a view not only of the waterfall, but also of the dramatic surroundings of the small river that feeds it. continue reading
