Destinations

Neuschwanstein Castle above Schwangau is the most famous castle in Germany and one of the most visited in Europe. King Ludwig II had it built from 1869 as an idealised knight's castle; it is regarded as the model for the fairytale castle in Disney films. Against the backdrop of the…

With its bright emerald-green water, the Soča is regarded as one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe and is an eldorado for kayaking, rafting and fly fishing. Over the Vršič Pass, at around 1,611 m the highest road pass in Slovenia, you reach the valley in 50 hairpins; on…

Burg Hochosterwitz sits on a rocky cone around 160 m high and is regarded as one of Carinthia's landmarks. The ascent leads through 14 successive gates, an extraordinary medieval fortification. Preserved largely since the 16th century, the castle is visible from afar and today houses a museum. Highlights Striking rocky…

The Großglockner High Alpine Road is Austria's most famous panoramic road and runs right through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Over 36 hairpins it reaches viewpoints above 2,500 m, among them the Franz-Josefs-Höhe with a view of the Großglockner (3,798 m) and the Pasterze glacier. Marmots and ibex can often…

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…