Beautiful Austrian Cities You Should Visit (After Vienna)

Salzburg, Austria. Photo by Dimitry Anikin on Unsplash

Most people traveling to Austria only visit Vienna and leave it at that, but this country has so much more in store. If you’re planning a road trip or a longer stay in Austria, make sure to put these beautiful cities on your bucket list.

Salzburg

Salzburg is the birthplace of the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and that’s reason enough to put it on your bucket list. It’s also renowned for its Baroque architecture, and you’ll have the time of your life exploring its renaissance palaces.

Graz

Graz is one of Austria’s major cultural centers, and it’s extremely popular with foreign students coming to Austria since it’s home to several prestigious colleges and universities.

Linz

If Vienna is too busy and crowded for your taste, you’ll feel right at home in Linz. Austria’s third-largest city is located close to the Czech border, and it will win you over with its Baroque old town and amazing museums.

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is one of Austria’s most vibrant cities, and fans of winter sports should visit it at least once. It’s one of Europe’s most renowned winter sports centers, and it hosted the Winter Olympics on several separate occasions.