Austria is not less than some epic fairy tale. It has surreal landscapes, snowy caps, lush green valleys, picturesque waterways and majestic architecture, which will tempt you to stay there forever. If you are planning a visit, here’s where you need to be heading.
Vienna
Vienna fits really well as the capital of Austria. Its grandeur and royalty aura will take you back to the regal times. You’ll feel it too as you walk down the splendid Ringstrasse Boulevard, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the gilded Schonbrunn & Belvedere Palaces, the intricate St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the decorated Vienna Opera House.
Best for: History, Art, Craft and Architecture
Must-visit spots: Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace
Stay pads: The Vienna Marriott Hotel and Ambassador
Best eateries: Ariston Hellenic Restaurant, Restaurant Rote Bar
Salzburg
This place is the birthplace of the musical genius and legend–Mozart. And it also has another musical connection. The famous Hollywood musical- The Sound of Music was also shot here. Perhaps, music is in the air here. There’s more than just music. Witness the old town of Aldsten, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the gallant Hohensalzburg fortress. If you are an art, culture and music fan, be here for the Salzburger Festspiele during summers for an unforgettable experience.
Best for: Architecture, Nature, Photography, Music
Must-Visit Spots: Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral
Stay pads: Radisson Blu Hotels Altstadt, Sheraton Grand Salzburg
Best eateries: Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal and Das Restaurant Wasserfall
Lake Hallstatt
Lake Hallstatt is like visual poetry in motion. The warm chromatic colors on the houses, the gentle waves of the lake and the quaint village life makes this place a world UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s even an underground salt lake Salzwelten and Ice Cave on Dachstein Mountain to leave you feeling breathless. Not just Europe, this is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Best for: Nature, culture, spas and trekking
Must-visit spots: Mirabell Palace and Fortress Hohenzsalzburg
Stay pads: Pension Sarstein and Heritage Hotel Hallstatt
Best Eateries: Restaurant Hubertuskeller, Ledererhaus
Worthersee
Worthersee is worth seeing because of several reasons. One, it is the birthplace of Porsche. Plus, it’s the perfect place to lead a languid lifestyle which comprises canoeing at the Worthersee Lake, spelunking in the Griffen Stalactite and visiting the ancient cathedrals like Gurk.
Best for: Adventure, Nature
Must-visit spots: Wörthersee Lake, Casino Velden
Stay pads: Seepark Hote l– Congress & Spa, Hotel Sandwirth
Best eateries: Restaurant Maria Loretto
Wachau
Imagine a glass of exotic wine in your hand along the dreamy Danube river. Wachau too is a world UNESCO World Heritage Site, which produces some of the finest white wines in the world. Plenty of connoisseurs make their way here for its wine, culture and natural splendor.
Best for: Wines, Architecture, History
Must- Visit spots: Aggstein Castle
Stay pads: Hotel Klinglhuber, & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein
Best Eateries: Hotel Restaurant Donauwirt, Restaurant Heinzle
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