Austria sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Austria is famous for its excellent ski resorts, picturesque nature and numerous historic landmarks. Vienna is the most interesting city from the cultural point of view. During many centuries St. Stephen’s Cathedral has been considered the symbol of the city. Vienna is an old city and numerous historic buildings and places are treated with great care here, so in Vienna you will find many beautiful churches and castles, such as St. Ruprecht’s Church, Vatican Church, Schoenbrunn Castle, Belveder Castle, St. Bernard Chapel, Parliament House and Town hall. Just like most capitals, Vienna is home to numerous museums – Historic Museum, several Art Museums, Graphics Museum and Albertine Gallery. The former imperial residence Hofburg is worth close attention. The building of the residence took place in the 13th century. The treasury that is located in Hofburg stores many rare artifacts that once belonged to the Order of Golden Fleece. The Crown of the Holy Roman Empire is, without a doubt, the most famous and precious exhibit of the museum complex. The crown was made yet in 962 A.D.
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Map of all parks
National and city parks of Austria
♥ Nature Park 'Blockheide-Eibenstein' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Buchenberg' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Dobersberg' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria
♥ Restaurant 'Edvard' Wien. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Eisvogel' Wien. Type - Austrian. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Esszimmer' Salzburg. Type - Creative|Classic cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Fabios' WIEN. Type - Italian. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Feuerwehr-Wagner' WIEN. Type - Country. On the map
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Map of all castles
Castles of Austria
♥ Castle 'Burg Bruck' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Clam' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Deutschlandsberg' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Dürnstein' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Falkenstein' . On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Austria from our review series
Hallstatt Village
From the series “Small flamboyant towns painted with Van Gogh colors”
The picturesque town of Hallstatt is hidden in the Austrian Alps. The settlement is located on the shores of the lake. Despite the fact that it’s quite difficult to get to the town, it is visited by thousands of tourists every year. One of the main attractions is the Hallstatt Salt Mine that is one of the oldest in the world. Its development has begun more than 3 000 years ago. In the 19th century, the archaeological research was first carried on the territory of the modern village and its surroundings. In the course of excavations, scientists were able to detect traces of more than 2 000 graves, which were created as far back as the Iron Age. This unique discovery allowed Hallstatt to be considered one of the oldest settlements in Europe. With regard to the available historical data, … Read all
Dachstein Sky Walk
From the series “Elegant architectural structures for fans of skywalks”
It’s possible to find amazing architectural monuments even in the most hidden corners of the planet. The bridge built on the Dachstein glacier is an excellent example. This spectacular bridge with an observation deck, which is the final element of the structure, is situated in the Austrian town of Dachstein. The sight was built at the terminal cable car station, high in the mountains. Using the lift, travelers can climb to an altitude of 2 700 meters. After that they will be able to stroll through the beautiful glass bridge and admire the panoramic view of the mountains. The glacier serves as a foundation for a viewing platform with a bridge. The structure is perfectly visible even from the territory of Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Not everyone dare to walk through the suspension … Read all
Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum
From the series “Famous museums of world celebrities”
One of the most famous museums in the world is located in the Austrian village of Thal. It is dedicated to the legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The place of the museum location was not chosen by chance, as Tal village is home to the world-famous actor. It was decided to open the museum in the house where Schwarzenegger has spent the first 19 years of his life. The museum opened on 7 October 2011. The history of the sight is very interesting. The idea belongs to the best friend of the actor, Peter Urdlen. A few years before the museum's opening, the author said that he wants to assemble a collection of things associated with the actor. A few years later, Urdlen confessed that they were necessary for him to be exhibited in the unique museum. Today, the collection presented in the old … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Austria
Vienna
Belvedere. Belvedere is a romantic park with numerous ponds, waterfalls, and two palaces. Do not forget to visit the Upper Belvedere, which is home to several museums. In 1955 the Grand Ballroom of the Palace was the place where the document declaring the independence of Austria was signed - after the Second World War the country was not independent for ten more years. Thus, Vienna, as well as Berlin, was divided between the allies. Strangely, this historical fact is usually little-known in … Read more 
Salzburg
The Franziskaner Church and the Collegium Church. Both the churches are located close to each other, and both are definitely worth visiting. The Collegium Church is a university church, so its main altar is mostly decorated with science related motives. This is a beautiful church made in the baroque style in contrast to somewhat formless Franziscaner Church built in the XIII century and rebuilt several times. During some time the Franziscaner Church was the cathedral one, but then the … Read more
Zell am See
This town provides its visitors with numerous opportunities and invites people to see something new. The main sights of this place include St. Hippolytus (Catholic) church, Evangelic Kirche, and the local town hall with an amazing art gallery. Museum of National History exhibits the items that depict the history of the town starting from ancient times. Lovers of antiques will be surely interested in visiting Prilau Fortress. Your walk along the medieval streets will bring a true pleasure. … Read more
Innsbruck
Ferdinandeum. The Ferdinandeum Museum exhibits a collection of the National Museum of Tyrol. The “Art” section is represented not only by priceless works of old masters, such as Rembrandt and Bruegel, but also by works of modern Austrian artists, such as Klimt and Kokoschka. The “Patriotic Hall” is dedicated to the history of the Andreas Hofer time. Hofkirche Church features another noteworthy collection of art. . The church is located approximately opposite to Hofburg, and it was … Read more
Kitzbuhel
The Local History Museum will provide you with the information about the history and culture of this place. The exhibition of the museum is located in one of the ancient castles of Kitzbuehel. Here are gathered rich collections of items starting from prehistoric times and up to the prosperity of the Bronze era. Among the sights present in Kitzbuehel we should definitely mention Alpine Flower Garden that offers to its visitors a large collection featuring wide choice of wonderful mountain … Read more
Badgastein
First guests started appearing in Bad Gastein yet in the 19th century. At that time the resort was famous mostly for its thermal springs that are rich in radon. A vacation in Bad Gastein was a prerogative of the rich. It was the favorite vacation destination for Austrian Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria and Emperor Wilhelm I. Sigmund Freud arrived there in the beginning of the 20th century. The famous physiologist fell in love with the picturesque place and lived in Bad Gastein 7 years. 1905 was an … Read more
