Where to go? Destinations Austria

Rejuvenate in the extraordinary natural landscapes of Austria cradled by the sweet melodies of Mozart ...

Between mountains with snow-capped peaks, lakes dotted with small wooden chalets, green hills and meadows, breathtaking waterfalls, baroque castles and abbeys .... This small country in the heart of Europe has an impressive variety of landscapes! Austria is also a cultural and musical destination with Mozart, Freud and Klimt. Whether you are hiking and winter sports enthusiasts or lovers of classical music, you will fall in love with this jewel!

You will love :

  • Take the winding road of Grossglockner the highest in the country to enjoy the views of the snowy mountains before reaching the Pasterze Glacier
  • Discover the lakes of Salzkammergut and visit the small village of Hallstatt, the pearl of the region
  • Explore the city of Salzburg in the footsteps of Mozart and listen to a concert in the Marble Hall of Mirabell Castle
  • To follow in the footsteps of Sissi by visiting the imperial palaces of Vienna before going to taste an Austrian specialty in the naschmark, Viennese market
  • Go rafting down the tumultuous waters of the Sanna and Inn in Tyrol and take off on paragliding before relaxing in the thermal pools of the Aqua Dome in the middle of the mountains
  • Watch the rainbows produced by the Krimml waterfall and admire the strange sculptures of the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
  • Explore the Renaissance palace of Innsbruck in a beautiful mountain setting and discover the Baroque masterpiece of the Benedictine abbey of Melk
  • Enjoy the calm of the high mountains during a carriage ride before descending the slopes, the nights of full moon, under the starry sky of the Zillertal Alps
  • Follow the Styrian wine route through the green hills and stop at the Benedictine abbey of Admont to admire its 18th-century frescoes
  • Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the mountain restaurants, the time for a well-deserved break during the Pinzgauer Spaziergang hike

What to do in Austria?

Please accept cookies to find out all the activities to do in the area. Click here to modify your cookies settings

Before getting in Austria

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 3. Exercise normal safety precautions.

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: tick-borne encephalitis

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : Euro (EUR)
    Rate on 16/10/2017
    USD = 0.824 EUR
    EUR = 1.214 USD

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 230 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type C / F
    Power outlet : Type F

    Local time / Capital

    Vienna
    GMT+01:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a very good road infrastructure. You will not have unpleasant surprises.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    Renting a 4x4 is not required unless you wish to have fun in some areas

    Speed limitations

    In town : 50 km/h. Out of town : 100 km/h. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.01 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.05 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Ask directions or exchange with local people will not be a difficulty.

    Spoken languages

    German (official) 88.6%, Turkey 2.3%, 2.2% Serbian, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (including Slovene, official in Carinthia, and Hungarian official in Burgenland) 5.3%

    Phone code

    43

    To read to prepare your trip in Austria

    We still do not have any articles or blogs to offer. If you know, do not hesitate to contact us.