Destinations

The Alpsee lies nestled between Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles and is regarded as one of the cleanest lakes in Bavaria. A barely one-hour shore path circles the clear mountain lake before the castle backdrop. In summer, bathing spots and rowing boats beckon, and year-round the proximity to the royal castles….

Chamonix lies at the foot of Mont Blanc, at 4,805 m the highest mountain in the Alps, and is regarded as the cradle and world capital of alpinism. The first Olympic Winter Games were held here in 1924. From the town several mountain railways open up the high-mountain world, above…

Founded in 2002, the Gesäuse National Park in Upper Styria protects one of Austria's wildest mountain landscapes, where the Enns cuts deep into the steep limestone walls of the Gesäuse mountains. Golden eagles, chamois and rare plants live here. White water, via ferratas and scenic trails make the park a…

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…

The Grüner See near Tragöß at the foot of the Hochschwab is known for its clear, emerald-green water. With the snowmelt it swells strongly in early summer and floods the surrounding meadows and paths, while in late summer it is only shallow. To protect the fragile water, diving is now…

The Dachstein, at 2,995 m, is the highest mountain in Styria and carries one of the last glaciers of the Northern Limestone Alps. From the top station the Skywalk, the suspension bridge and the Stairway to Nowhere lead to dizzying views. In winter the Dachstein glacier is a ski and…

The Pyramidenkogel above the Wörthersee carries the highest wooden observation tower in the world. From the platform at around 70 m the view reaches over the Wörthersee, the Klagenfurt basin and as far as the Karawanks. A covered slide leads as a fast descent back down from the tower. Highlights…

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…