Destinations

Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg, lies on the eastern shore of Lake Constance at the tri-border point. World-famous is the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival, the largest in the world. Highlights: largest lake stage in the world (Bregenz Festival), Pfänder cable car with panoramic views over…

The Zell am See-Kaprun region combines the clear Zeller See with the glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn and is one of Austria's most versatile holiday regions. Highlights: Zeller See for swimming,…

The Eisriesenwelt near Werfen is, at around 42 km long, the largest ice cave in the world, explored on a guided tour with carbide lamps. Highlights: largest ice cave in the…

The Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park are, at around 380 m total height, the highest waterfalls in Austria. A well-made path leads up past three cascades. Highlights: highest waterfalls…

The Achensee, at around 6.8 km long, is the largest lake in Tyrol and, for its 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. Highlights: largest…

The Stubai Glacier at the head of the Stubai valley is the largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, only about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 m offers a wide view over the Stubai Alps. Highlights: largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, Top of Tyrol viewing platform (3,210…

Kitzbühel is one of the best-known and most fashionable ski towns in the Alps. On the Hahnenkamm the famous Streif is raced; the medieval old town also makes it a popular summer destination. Highlights: Hahnenkamm race on the Streif, fashionable medieval old town, extensive ski and hiking area, summer:…

At the head of the Tux valley lies the Hintertux Glacier, the only ski area in Austria open 365 days a year, up to around 3,250 m at the Gefrorene Wand. Highlights: year-round skiing (365…

Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, lies in the Inn valley directly beneath the Nordkette and combines old town with high mountains. From the Goldenes Dachl it is only about 20 minutes up to around 2,256 m at the Seegrube. Highlights: city landmark…

At 3,343 m, the Marmolada is the highest peak in the Dolomites and bears their only significant glacier. Its steeply falling south face is among the great climbing walls of the Alps, while a cable car from the north side leads comfortably to near the summit. The glacier is melting fast; in 2022 an ice collapse claimed several…

The Lago di Misurina is the largest natural lake in the Ampezzo Dolomites and lies at around 1,750 m. Its still water reflects the surrounding peaks, including the Sorapis and the nearby Tre Cime, whose toll road begins here. The especially pure mountain air made Misurina an early recognised high-altitude health resort.HighlightsReflection of the Dolomite peaks…

Cortina d’Ampezzo is regarded as the queen of the Dolomites and one of the most elegant mountain resorts in the Alps. At around 1,200 m, the town hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and, together with Milan, is among the hosts of the 2026 Winter Games. All around rise famous peaks such as the Tofane, Cristallo and the nearby…