Austria combines imperial grandeur, Alpine scenery, classical music heritage, and a cafe culture that elevates afternoon coffee to an art form. From Vienna’s palaces and art collections through Salzburg’s Sound of Music locations and Mozart connections to Innsbruck’s mountain-framed streetscapes, Austria delivers sophisticated cities backed by dramatic landscapes. This compact country punches well above its weight culturally, maintains excellent transport links, and offers genuine variety — from world-class museums to ski jumping hills you can visit in summer.
These Austria travel articles split across Vienna (covering the Naschmarkt, Museum of Art Fakes, Belvedere Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and quirky Hundertwasserhaus), Salzburg (including Sound of Music locations, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and salt mining history), Innsbruck (featuring the Bergisel ski jump, Alpine Zoo, Golden Roof, and Swarovski Crystal Worlds), and Linz with its underrated attractions. You’ll find practical guides covering train connections, ticket prices, opening hours, and honest assessments of what deserves your time.
Travel in Austria works superbly whether you’re planning a focused city break or a multi-city exploration. Excellent train connections link Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, English is widely spoken in tourist areas, and the country’s compact size means you can cover substantial ground efficiently. Austrian efficiency extends to public transport — trains run precisely on schedule and connections work seamlessly.
Vienna travel articles
- Why the Naschmarkt might be your favourite bit of Vienna.
- The incredible stories inside Vienna’s Museum of Art Fakes.
- Leopoldstadt neighbourhood guide.
- Vienna to Ljubljana: Direct train vs indirect train vs bus.
- Visiting Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna’s quirkiest building.
- Ticket price guide for St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.
- What to see at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna.
- A practical guide to the House of Music in Vienna.
- What to expect at the Mozarthaus Vienna.
- How to visit the Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum in Vienna’s Hofburg.
Salzburg travel articles
- Vienna to Salzburg train times and ticket prices.
- Visiting Salzburg’s Sound of Music locations.
- Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace.
- Can you walk from Salzburg Airport to the city?
- What is the big golden ball artwork in Salzburg?
- How Salzburg was built on salt.
- A practical guide to Salzburg’s Museum der Moderne.
- Visiting the Hohensalzburg Fortress: A guide for first-timers.
Innsbruck travel articles
- Is the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck worth the entry fee?
- The incredible range of strudels at Innsbruck’s Kroll café.
- A practical guide to the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo.
- Visitor tips for St James’ Cathedral in Innsbruck.
- Guide to getting the best out of Innsbruck’s Golden Roof.
- Visiting the world’s oldest existing museum at Schloss Ambras.
- Is it worth climbing Innsbruck’s City Tower?
- What to expect at Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
- Guide to Innsbruck’s Hofkirche and Hofburg.
Linz travel articles
- Prague to Linz train times and ticket prices.
- How to get from Linz to Cesky Krumlov.
- Linz travel guide for first time visitors.
Elsewhere in Austria
- A practical guide to visiting Melk Abbey.
