Austria Overview

Vienna, Austria’s capital, is ranked as the city of culture. It was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List due to a great number of ancient monuments. More than 50 museums are open for the tourists. The most popular of them are the History Museum, the Museum of the 20th Century, and the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts. Splendid architecture is reflected in aristocratic mansions, medieval churches, baroque squares and coffee houses traditionally built in Gothic style. Vienna is a small exciting world, inviting to the ball-dance.

Salzburg is a sacred place for whose, who are fond of classical music, because it’s the birthplace of Mozart. Being the fourth largest city of the country Salzburg suggests a wide range of tourist activities, beginning with walking tours and excursions, finishing with gaining skiing experience on snow-covered peaks. Salzburg is usually called the Rome of North because of beautifully built baroque churches. Visiting Graz, “the gateway to the east”, pay attention to the The Landesmuseum Johanneum – the prominent historical sight of the city. It is one of the world’s oldest and biggest complexes of museums. The Old town with its majestic monuments is also worth your attention. The symbols of Graz are The Bell and Clock Towers, Mausoleum (tomb of Emperor Ferdinand II) and the City Park.

Beyond any doubts Europe has only one snowboarding capital and it is Innsbruck - the center of internationally renowned ski complex, consisting of six major resorts. Twice in the history of Winter Olympic Games they were organized in Innsbruck. The city boasts a lot of buildings, dating from Austria’s cultural Renaissance (the 16-18th cent.). Bregenz is a destination for any taste. During summer months the tourists spend time going on bicycle tours, swimming or sailing, in winter – hiking trails of the Vorarlberg became very popular. There are many sights to explore in Linz: New Cathedral, build in neo-gothic style, Old Cathedral with pink marble columns, St. Martin’s Church, the oldest in Austria, and famous museum Arts Electronica Center, where new technology products and innovative exhibits are displayed. Where to enjoy the best samples of Italian architecture, of course in Klagenfurt. The historical significance of the city center can not be overestimated. Apart from numerous buildings and monuments Klagenfurt has a lot to suggest the visitors: many parks, gardens, lake Wörthersee, and shopping centers. Wherever you go in Austria, it is always an exciting trip and good experience.