Destinations

The Vintgar Gorge north-west of Bled leads over wooden galleries and bridges around 1.6 km through the narrow gorge carved by the Radovna, with emerald-green water. The walkways were built back in 1893. At the end of the gorge the Šum waterfall plunges down, the highest river waterfall in Slovenia….

Lake Bohinj is the largest lake in Slovenia and, unlike nearby Bled, lies in the middle of Triglav National Park and is far more unspoilt. The glacially formed lake is framed by mountains; nearby the Savica waterfall plunges down, and a cable car leads up to the Vogel hiking and…

The Wörthersee is the largest lake in Carinthia and one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps; in high summer the water often exceeds 25 degrees. Fashionable resorts such as Velden and Pörtschach, lidos and a turquoise-green colour make it the most popular summer destination in the south. From…

The Bregenzerwald is a region east of Bregenz, noted worldwide for its blend of traditional and modern timber architecture. Along the KäseStrasse, dairies produce award-winning mountain cheese. Gentle hiking and cycling routes, well-kept villages and a distinctive craft culture shape the valley. Highlights Award-winning modern timber architecture KäseStrasse with dairies…

The Silvretta High Alpine Road links the Montafon with the Tyrolean Paznaun and crosses the Bielerhöhe at around 2,032 m. On the pass, the Silvretta reservoir reflects the glaciated peaks of the Silvretta, among them the Piz Buin. Numerous hairpins and viewpoints make the toll road one of the finest…

The Arlberg is regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing; one of the first ski clubs was founded here in 1901. The exclusive resorts of Lech and Zürs are part of Ski Arlberg, the largest connected ski area in Austria. In summer, high-alpine trails such as the Lechweg and the…

Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg, lies on the eastern shore of Lake Constance at the tri-border point of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. World-famous is the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival, the largest lake stage in the world. The local mountain Pfänder offers a wide view over the lake and…

The Zell am See-Kaprun region combines the clear Zeller See with the glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn and is one of the most versatile holiday regions in Austria. From swimming in the lake to the glacier at around 3,000 m is only a few kilometres. The Hohe Tauern and…

The Eisriesenwelt in the Tennengebirge near Werfen is, at around 42 km long, the largest ice cave in the world. Visitors explore the impressively ice-covered front section with carbide lamps on a guided tour. The arrival on Austria's steepest cable car and the path through the mountains are an experience…

The Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park are, at around 380 m total height, the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the highest in Europe. A well-made path leads up in serpentines past three cascades. The fine spray is considered especially good for the airways. Highlights Highest waterfalls…

The Achensee, at around 6.8 km long, is the largest lake in Tyrol and, because of its size and clear, turquoise water, is called the Tyrolean Sea. Framed by the Karwendel and Rofan ranges, it is a popular sailing, hiking and winter-sports area. The historic Achensee Railway, a steam cog…

The Stubai Glacier at the head of the Stubai valley is the largest glacier ski area in Tyrol and only about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The Top of Tyrol viewing platform at 3,210 m offers a wide view over the Stubai Alps. In the valley the Wilde-Wasser-Weg along waterfalls is…