Austria Tourist Attractions

Snow-capped peaks, legendary après-ski and Austrian hospitality will make your winter break in Austria unforgettable.

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From the middle of November until the end of the year, Austria is the place to find romantic Christmas Markets. Glistening lights, seasonal treats and snow-covered roofs make for a magical experience in Austria's towns.

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There is a special appeal to snowshoeing. Far away from the prepared tracks and runs you can reach regions that others will never have the privilege of experiencing.

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Austria is filled with magnificent castles and palaces, grandiose witnesses of a bygone era. Follow the footsteps of emperors and knights and let history come alive.

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The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria and Vienna.

The Vienna Boys' Choir is divided into four sub-groups or touring choirs. The choirs are of equal standing; the tours, appearances in Vienna and recording projects are shared among them. Each choir has a choirmaster, and two tutors or prefects who travel with the boys.

The choirs are named after famous Austrian composers associated with the choir's history, Bruckner, Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. The choir still performs much of their music.

The choirs perform regularly, and is a must-see when visiting Vienna.

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To visit Austria is to experience brilliant architecture in dramatic landscapes. Whether you travel through Austria's picture perfect countryside or stay in its imperial cities - architectural masterpieces are to be found everywhere. Read more: www.austria.info/architecture

Melk Abbey - Austria's largest Baroque Jewel

No tour of monasteries in Austria would be complete without a visit to the magnificent Melk Abbey. Abbot Berthold Dietmayr and his architects Jakob Prandtauer and Joseph Munggenast left no stone unturned in their quest from 1701 to 1736 to construct a sacred palace upon the foundations of a medieval monastery.

Website: www.stiftmelk.at

Architectural Highlights in Austria

Austria’s diverse architectural landscape includes imposing imperial buildings, spectacular art-deco creations and contemporary masterpieces. We invite you on an impressive architectural round trip of all nine regions.

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Austria is the ideal hiking destination, with fascinating landscapes and a sophisticated network of trails at varying altitudes and levels of difficulty. Whether you explore one of the national parks, experience the beauty of the Alps on a long distance trail or head out on a family day hike, Austria offers unlimited opportunities.

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Austria's national parks offer visitors the chance to discover nature in its original, unpolluted state and to come face to face with scenic beauty.

• Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
• Donau-Auen National Park
• National Park Thayatal
• Hohe Tauern National Park
• Kalkalpen National Park
• Gesäuse National Park
• Nockberge Biosphere Reserve

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