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No country waltzes so effortlessly between urban and outdoors as Austria. One day you're cresting alpine summits, the next you're swanning around imperial Vienna.

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Best Things to Do
Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.
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Transportation
Austria is served by an excellent rail network and buses cover most places you’ll want to get to beyond the tracks. Here are the best ways to get around.
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Visa Requirements
From mountain peaks to cultured cities, Austria offers activities galore for nature, sports and art lovers. Here's all you need to know about getting a visa.
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Money and Costs
Majestic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, cultural festivals and famous sights make exploring Austria worthwhile at all times of year.
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Best Road Trips
Road-trips in Austria are all about the freedom of the open road and landscapes that will leave you breathless. Here's a guide to Austria's best road trips.
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The Almabtrieb is an annual event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to a cattle drive that takes place in late September or early October. During summer, all over the alpine regions cattle herds feed on alpine pastures.

In the Austrian Alps, dreading the day the cows stop coming home

Dec 9, 2022 • 9 Min read

The Almabtrieb is both a prized tradition among Alpine farmers and a well-loved spectacle among tourists.

COVID-19
Austria to impose quarantine on UK travelers with exemptions - here's who can bypass it
Dec 22, 2021 • 3 Min read
Austria is imposing a 10-day quarantine on arrivals from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway who have not had their booster shots.
Tips & Advice
Do I need a visa to enjoy Austria's mountain vistas?
Nov 4, 2021 • 6 Min read
From mountain peaks to cultured cities, Austria offers activities galore for nature, sports and art lovers. Here's all you need to know about getting a visa.
Hiking
These hikes in Austria offer a taste of the high life
Nov 4, 2021 • 9 Min read
Hiking is in Austria’s DNA. Everyone walks, from the tiniest tots to 80-year-olds crossing mountain passes before breakfast. Here are Austria's best hikes.
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Danube deep, mountain high: The 12 best places to visit in Austria
Nov 2, 2021 • 12 Min read
From the wildly romantic Danube to regal Vienna and the high peaks of the Alps, here’s the inside scoop on the 12 best places to visit in Austria.
Hiking
From palace to peak: the 10 best things to do in Austria
Nov 1, 2021 • 9 Min read
Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.
National Parks
Austria's national parks are an Alpine playground
Oct 28, 2021 • 6 Min read
Austria’s national parks cover a spectacular range of landscapes, from mountains to wetlands. Here's a guide to the best national parks in Austria.
Public Transport
How to get around Austria's magnificent landscape
Oct 26, 2021 • 5 Min read
Austria is served by an excellent rail network and buses cover most places you’ll want to get to beyond the tracks. Here are the best ways to get around.
Art and Culture
The best times to visit Austria: when to go for snow, sunshine, Strauss concerts and more
Oct 26, 2021 • 4 Min read
Majestic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, cultural festivals and famous sights make exploring Austria worthwhile at all times of year.
Road Trips
Find mountain majesty on Austria's best road trips
Oct 18, 2021 • 8 Min read
Road-trips in Austria are all about the freedom of the open road and landscapes that will leave you breathless. Here's a guide to Austria's best road trips.