🇦🇹 Austria

The capital and largest city of Austria, Vienna is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture and cultural heritage. Visit the historic city center, Schönbrunn Palace, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or enjoy a traditional Viennese schnitzel and Sachertorte in one of the city’s classic cafés.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here. His birthplace is located at No. 9 Getreidegasse. Salzburg is a perfect harmony of nature and architecture, art and culture, tradition and modernity, all set against the stunning backdrop of surrounding mountains and lakes.

Hallstatt is a picturesque town in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, located on the shores of Lake Hallstatt. It is renowned for its rich history, particularly due to the world’s oldest salt mines and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Graz, the second-largest city in Austria, is known for its well-preserved historic center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city offers a unique blend of Renaissance architecture, modern design and a vibrant cultural scene.

Neuschwanstein Castle, often called the fairytale castle, is located in a stunning setting in southern Germany, in Bavaria, near the Austrian border. It is one of the most famous and most visited castles in Europe and served as the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Disneyland.

The Jewish Memorial is a tribute to the horrors that took place in the Mauthausen concentration camp. Many of the camp’s original buildings and facilities have been preserved, including the quarry where prisoners were forced to perform hard labor. The memorial serves as a place of education and remembrance for the victims who suffered under the Nazi regime.

Swarovski Kristallwelten, also known as Crystal Worlds, is a museum located in Wattens. It was built in 1995 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Austrian company Swarovski, and serves as a major attraction for visitors. In the outdoor area, you can’t miss the striking figure of the Alpine Giant, whose eyes are made of shimmering crystals.

This historic town is located in the Austrian state of Salzburg, along the Salzach River, which forms the border with Germany. The town is especially known as the birthplace of the beloved Christmas carol ‘Silent Night’ (Stille Nacht). It was here, in the former Church of St. Nicholas, that the carol was performed for the first time on Christmas Eve in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr.

This majestic medieval castle is perched on a rocky outcrop above the town of Werfen in Austria, about 40 kilometers from Salzburg. It was built in the 11th century by the Archbishopric of Salzburg as a strategic stronghold during the Investiture Controversy. Over the centuries, it served as a military fortress, a hunting residence and even a prison.

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world is located in Austria, near the town of Reutte. It stretches 408 meters and connects the ruins of Ehrenberg Castle with Fort Claudia. At the time of its construction, it was the longest of its kind and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

The largest waterfalls in Europe, with a height of 380 meters and three distinct tiers over which the water cascades, are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world. They are located in Austria, within the Hohe Tauern National Park.

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum is the only one in the world to bear the actor’s name and is actively supported by him. It is located in his birthplace, where he was born on July 30, 1947, and where he spent his childhood and youth with his parents, Gustav and Aurelia, and his older brother Meinhard.