Category: Attractions & Sights

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…

Kitzbühel is one of the best-known and most fashionable ski towns in the Alps. On the Hahnenkamm the Streif is raced each year, the most famous and most feared downhill of the alpine Ski World Cup. The medieval old town with its town houses also makes the place a popular…