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Austria Holidays
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With staggering mountainscapes and rural areas off the beaten track, walkers and nature fans are well taken care of during holidays to Austria.
Surrounded by sights
Austria sits pretty in central Europe, with bundles of natural beauty and plenty of ways to see it. Ride the Zwolferhorn Cable Car for views of the Eastern Alps, look out at small-town streets from a rickshaw, or sail along the Danube River on a cruise to take in the capital, Vienna, at night.
Historic hits
Schonbrunn Palace, on the outskirts of Vienna, is a jaw-dropper. Wander its well-kept gardens and you might feel like a royal yourself. Meanwhile, over in Salzburg, you'll find the Hohensalzburg Fortress. This mountainside town's the birthplace of Mozart – you can learn about this music legend's life during a visit to his former home, which now serves as a museum.
Gourmet grub
Wiener schnitzel's a must at lunchtime – picture breaded veal cutlets fried until crisp, served with creamy potato salad. Boiled beef in broth does nicely for dinner – known to the locals as tafelspitz. If you're out at a restaurant for dessert, strudel's the treat to go for.
At a glance
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Discover the icy beauty of the Austrian Alps
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Taste yummy cakes and sip espresso in a chic café
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Take a tour of Vienna's historical centre
Destinations in Austria
Top Destinations
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St Wolfgang
Nature and history come together on St Wolfgang holidays, with refreshing alpine lakes, far-reaching mountain views and 14th-century buildings.
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Alpbach
Lovingly voted Austria's most beautiful town, holidays to Alpbach are all cosy chalets, cobbled streets and flower-filled meadows.
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Ellmau
A red-roofed village that backs onto the Wilder Kaiser mountains, holidays to Ellmau promise a trip into an Austrian folk tale.
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Fuschl
Incredible views, lots of history and an idyllic lake to boot – holidays to Fuschl have everything you need for a tranquil escape.
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Kaprun
Holidays to Kaprun conjure up images of lavish days gone by – think Medieval monuments, enchanting hiking trails and snap-worthy fortresses.
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Kitzbühel
Holidays to Kitzbühel bring you the best of urban beats and secluded retreats, topped off with a lake you can swim in.
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Lech
Holidays to Lech have got massive mountains, pretty meadows and plenty of places to sit and take in the views.
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Mayrhofen
Chock-a-block with Tyrolean culture and wow-worthy Austrian scenery, holidays to Mayrhofen are a breath of fresh mountain air.
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Niederau
Saddle up for a solid dose of tranquillity – holidays to Niederau are straight-up peaceful, with dreamy mountain trails and oddles of snap-worthy moments.
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Obergurgl
Holidays to Obergurgl are a fairy tale fantasy, with peaceful mountain views and Austria's finest spa hotels.
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Zell Am See
Tucked between two mountains and shining Lake Zell, holidays to Zell am See in western Austria really hit the spot.
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Saalbach
Holidays to Saalbach are straight out of a picture book – with tasty delicacies and old-world distilleries, the traditional village feel is strong here.
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Schladming
With activities designed to keep you on your feet, holidays to Schladming are a chance to explore the lush Enns Valley and its surrounding peaks.
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Seefeld
Whizz across slopes and plateaus on holidays to Seefeld – with views of the alpine countryside.
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St Johann In Tyrol
Trail-covered landscapes, snowy slopes and atmospheric Alpine bars – picture that, and you've got St Johann holidays in a nutshell.
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Söll
Fresh alpine air, scenic strolls and hearty Tyrolean cuisine – holidays to Soll couldn't get more blissful if they tried.
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St Anton
With apres ski bars aplentyand legendary piste action,holidays to St Anton are a great way to unwind way up in the Alps.
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St Gilgen
Holidays to St Gilgen bring top-notch restaurants, classic alpine bars and snow-covered slopes – all with a backdrop of massive mountains.
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Salzburg
Magnificent mountains, sky-grazing spires and oodles of Austrian appeal mean you'll feel just like a von Trapp on holidays to Salzburg.
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Bad Hofgastein
Holidays to Bad Hofgastein are brimming with dreamy mountain views, local culture and the quirks of market village life.
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Achensee
Bordered by sweet little villages and endless mountain views, holidays to Lake Achensee are the definition of a peaceful escape.
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Wörthersee
Holidays to Worthersee are a timeless alpine cocktail of turquoise water, fragrant pines and snow-capped peaks.
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Klagenfurt
Holidays to Klagenfurt serve up Carinthian eats, impressive architecture and even rumbling rollercoasters – all with some of Austria's finest mountain views.
