Austria Travel Stories

May 29, 2024 • 7 min read

Austria isn't a cheap destination, but we'll help you find free attractions, discounted museum visits and budget meals to make your travel money go further

May 25, 2024 • 6 min read

Find out how to fit in like a local with these tips from an Austrian writer. Whatever you do, don't mention The Sound of Music...

May 21, 2024 • 4 min read

Snowcapped mountains, swimmable lakes, cultural festivals and unique traditions make exploring Austria a joy to visit at any time of year.

May 20, 2024 • 6 min read

This is your ultimate guide to getting around amazing Austria, from high-speed trains and buses to cable cars and bikes.

May 19, 2024 • 6 min read

Enjoy the freedom of the open road and landscapes that will leave you breathless on these top driving routes in Austria.

May 11, 2024 • 10 min read

Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.

May 9, 2024 • 13 min read

From regal Vienna to the high peaks of the Alps, here are the best places to visit in Austria.

Oct 4, 2023 • 4 min read

As the train crosses the Austrian countryside and approaches the mountains, the joys of country living lie just around the next bend in the track.

Dec 9, 2022 • 9 min read

The Almabtrieb is both a prized tradition among Alpine farmers and a well-loved spectacle among tourists.

Nov 4, 2021 • 6 min read

From mountain peaks to cultured cities, Austria offers activities galore for nature, sports and art lovers. Here's all you need to know about getting a visa.

Nov 4, 2021 • 9 min read

Hiking is in Austria’s DNA. Everyone walks, from the tiniest tots to 80-year-olds crossing mountain passes before breakfast. Here are Austria's best hikes.

Oct 28, 2021 • 6 min read

Austria’s national parks cover a spectacular range of landscapes, from mountains to wetlands. Here's a guide to the best national parks in Austria.

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Enjoy black runs and rollicking après-ski alongside a culture-crammed winter break - the slopes aren't far from the cities in Austria and Germany.

Feb 5, 2020 • 4 min read

Vienna might not be the obvious family travel destination, but there is plenty here to entertain the kids.

Nov 20, 2019 • 6 min read

For a small country, Austria packs in plenty of adventure, particularly if you love your terrain rugged and mountainous.

Nov 11, 2019 • 5 min read

Vienna’s winter ball season starts in November and runs through to February. Here's our guide for first-timers to this ballroom dancing event.

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Get festive in the most dazzling markets the country has to offer.

Jul 19, 2019 • 5 min read

Characterised by towering peaks, gushing mountain streams and verdant Alpine meadows, the historic region of Tyrol spans the borderland between northern…

Oct 24, 2018 • 7 min read

There is no denying that Vienna is fit for a monarch. The Austrian capital brims with the earthly pleasures of humankind: heart-stopping cake-topping…

Oct 15, 2018 • 6 min read

Whether hiking on trails with altitude, rafting foaming rivers, tearing downhill on a mountain bike or skis, or paragliding above peaks, the Alps will…

Feb 11, 2013 • 5 min read

Dodging Vienna's tourist traps and making the most of the Austrian capital on a tight budget is easy when you know how. Read on to learn how to see Klimt…

Feb 5, 2013 • 5 min read

'They give me a piece of insulation so me feet don't freeze to the floor,' the bartender tells me cheerfully at the Iglu Village in Kühtai, Austria,…