Cosa vedere in Austria

Austria Essentials

Austria's landscape is defined by the Alpine peaks of the Hohe Tauern and the architectural legacy of the Habsburg Empire. This collection spans from the Gothic spires of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Baroque splendor of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna to the medieval fortresses of Salzburg. Natural landmarks include the 3,798-meter Grossglockner and the Krimml Waterfalls. Cultural sites highlight the country’s history, from the world's oldest salt mine in Hallstatt to the engineering of the Semmering Railway and the somber memorial at Mauthausen.

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St. Stephen's Cathedral

Significant Gothic and Romanesque cathedral dating back to 1137, featuring a notable towering spire and an intricate tiled roof. It serves as a major religious landmark and the seat of the local Archdiocese.

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Schonbrunn Palace

Nowhere in Vienna is its imperial history more palpable than in the Schönbrunn Palace.

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Salzburg's Old Town

Located next to the Salzach River, the Old Town of Salzburg is a living reminder of the city's medieval glory and the oldest part of the…

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Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river,…

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Belvedere

Baroque palace complex housing an art museum with a collection spanning 800 years of history. The site features significant works of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

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Grossglockner

The Grossglockner, or just Glockner, is, at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic, the highest mountain in Austria and the highest mountain in…

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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Historic medieval fortress on a rocky hill featuring well-preserved Gothic architecture and panoramic views of the city and mountains.

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Grossglockner High Alpine Road

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is the highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria.

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Krimml Waterfalls

The Krimml Waterfalls, with a total height of 380 metres, are the highest waterfall in Austria.

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Old Town Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria.

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Salzwelten Hallstatt

The world's oldest salt mine features a subterranean salt lake, a 64-meter-long wooden miners' slide, and a Bronze Age cinema. Visitors access the site via funicular to explore prehistoric mining techniques and the 'Man in Salt' exhibit.

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Mirabell Palace

Historic Baroque palace and garden complex known for its architectural beauty, cultural events, and role as a municipal office. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring notable interiors and free-access gardens.

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Mozart's Birthplace

Located in Salzburg's most famous historic street, Mozart's birthplace probably stands out the most out of all the other buildings there.

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Graz Old Town

The old town is made up of unique mixture of styles, marked by the presence of Habsburgs. Charming streets and impressive buildings.

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Werfen Ice Caves

A giant ice cave carved by running water year after year. Fascinating tours highlight the properties of ice by magnesium lighting.

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Semmering railway

The Semmering railway in Austria, which starts at Gloggnitz and leads over the Semmering to Mürzzuschlag, was the first mountain railway in…

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Mauthausen concentration camp

Mauthausen was a German Nazi concentration camp on a hill above the market town of Mauthausen, Upper Austria.

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Stiftsbibliothek

This Baroque library at Kremsmünster Abbey houses approximately 160,000 volumes and 400 medieval manuscripts. Built in the late 17th century, the interior is decorated with ornate frescoes and contains the 8th-century Codex Millenarius.