Austria travel guide: Schönbrunn Palace, Hallstatt, Salzburg and Innsbruck, plus Schengen travel tips.
Austria is a land of imperial elegance, alpine villages and rich musical heritage, from Vienna's palaces to the Austrian Alps.
Top tourist attractions
- Schönbrunn Palace (Vienna): a magnificent Baroque palace and gardens.
- Hallstatt: a lakeside Alpine village and UNESCO site.
- Salzburg: Mozart's birthplace, famed for Baroque architecture.
- Innsbruck: an Alpine city ideal for winter sports.
- Vienna State Opera: one of the world's most famous opera houses.
Good to know
- Visa: Austria is part of the Schengen Area.
- Currency: the euro (EUR).
- Weather: snowy winters and warm summers.
