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Editor's Choice

This curated selection spans Austria’s architectural and natural history, from the imperial legacy of Vienna’s Hofburg and Belvedere palaces to the high-altitude landscapes of the Tyrolean Alps. It includes world-renowned sites like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Admont Abbey Library alongside modern landmarks like the Graz Art Museum. Natural highlights include the Gasteiner Wasserfall and the panoramic Pyramidenkogel tower, offering a comprehensive look at the country's cultural heritage and Alpine scenery.

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Schattenburg Castle

Schattenburg is a castle, museum and restaurant in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg. Schattenburg is 480 metres above sea level..

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Burg Hohenbregenz

High medieval hill castle ruins situated on the Gebhardsberg near Bregenz. The site features a pilgrimage chapel dedicated to Saint Gebhard and offers views over Lake Constance.

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Ruine Fort Claudia (Hochschanz)

Part of the Ehrenberg fortress ensemble, this 17th-century fortification was built to protect the valley pass against Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War.

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Tiroler Zugspitzbahn Talstation

The valley station for the cable car ascending to the 2,962-meter summit of the Zugspitze, providing access to the highest peak in the Wetterstein Mountains.

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Coburger Hut

The Coburger Hut is an Alpine hut owned by the Coburg Branch of the German Alpine Club.

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.

Thomas Ledl

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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Stiftsbibliothek

Located within St. Florian Monastery, this Baroque library contains approximately 150,000 volumes and features elaborate ceiling frescoes by Bartolomeo Altomonte and intricate wood carvings.

Marion Schneider & Christoph Aistleitner / CC BY-SA 2.5

Graz Art Museum

The Kunsthaus Graz, Grazer Kunsthaus, or Graz Art Museum was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has…

St. Charles's Church

Significant Baroque and Rococo church and cultural monument featuring a massive dome and a unique architectural blend of Greek and Roman elements. It serves as a place of worship and a venue for classical music performances.

Herbert Schwingenschlögl / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Art House Vienna

Art museum and architectural landmark housing the world's largest permanent collection of works by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The building features a distinctive style characterized by organic forms, vibrant colors, and a rejection of straight lines.

Hofburg Palace

Extensive former winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty and current official seat of the federal president. This complex dates back to the 13th century and houses significant cultural institutions, including the national library and imperial museums.