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]]>Cooler Climate
While some top European destinations such as Italy and Greece can now become uncomfortably hot over the high summer season, Austria should remain balmy but cool. Head to the mountainous regions if you’re really not a fan of the heat, or enjoy hanging out beside one of the country’s stunning lakes, such as the Attersee, close to the city of Salzburg.
Classic Culture
The cities of Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck have rich offerings in terms of classical music. In the summer months, there are open-air classical concerts which are free to access in Innsbruck, while in Vienna there will be a top-level concert happening every night through the summer season. Make sure to book in advance, as these are incredibly popular and will sell out.
Cafe Capital
There are those who would claim that Austria is the cafe capital of the world. If you’re wandering around any of its towns or cities, you will find charming, and sometimes very glamorous, cafes with a full range of delicious pastries and delicacies as well as traditional, strong Austrian coffee. Sit for a while and people watch, or indulge in your new summer novel, and enjoy this aspect of Austrian life.
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]]>Mirabell Palace
While you may fall in love with this historic castle given its stunning architecture and perfectly manicured gardens, what makes Mirabell Palace all the more interesting is that it was a major filming location for several important scenes in the classic film The Sound of Music. This makes Mirabell the perfect place to enjoy a day of tranquil sightseeing and reminiscing of classic cinema.
(@vetonavoyage)Hangar7
If you love aircraft and funky architecture, then there’s no better place to visit than Hangar7. Owned by Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, this aircraft hangar is also home to an array of Formula 1 cars and two cocktail bars.
St Peter’s Abbey and Catacombs
Free to enter, this is not just a must-visit location due to its affordability. If you enjoy visiting scary places, then consider stopping by the creepy graveyard adjacent to St Peter’s Abbey, which happens to be the oldest in Salzburg.
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]]>The Mountains
You will wander through the streets of the city, and through gaps in buildings suddenly get glimpses of huge towering mountains. This backdrop is incredible and means you can’t get bored as you’ll always have a beautiful mountain range to gaze up at.
The Architecture
Innsbruck is known for its interesting architecture. Huge gothic buildings line the streets and large squares highlight the grandiosity of it all. Among this, colorful apartment blocks add some extra flare to the beautiful city, and you won’t run out of interesting details to spot.
The Bars
Austria is known for its delicious beer, and what better way to enjoy this than sitting on the terrace of a charming and authentic bar on the streets of Innsbruck? Weissbier is a traditional beer originating in this region and is unlike any beer you will try elsewhere.
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]]>Frankfurt, Germany
This German city gets transformed throughout the months of October to December, to become a true winter wonderland. Wander from stall to stall, sampling some of the free gluhwein and admiring the traditional music piping from street corners. Despite the cold, the city takes on a warm, cosy feeling, and you’re guaranteed to find unique gifts from the sprawling market.
Vienna, Austria
One of Europe’s most beautiful cities is a natural stage for Christmas festivities. With cafes serving cream cakes and steaming cups of hot cocoa, you’ll find plenty to fuel you around the Christmas market. Don’t forget to stop and admire the stunningly traditional decorations adorning the city. Do be aware that this is one of Europe’s most popular Christmas markets, so it may be best to visit earlier in the season, before the crowds descend.
Edinburgh, UK
The Scottish captial really delivers when it comes to festive charm. The beauty of the city is a great backdrop for glittering lights and bustling market stalls. Check out some of the delicious Scottish delicacies (what says Christmas better than smoked salmon and barrel-aged whisky?) and enjoy minging with the jolly crowds who are all here to catch a bit of that festive magic.
Many cities across Europe host Christmas markets, but the three listed here are ome of the finest. Wrap up warm, bring some bags, and prepare to mingle with the crowds at one of these stunning markets.
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]]>Schloss Hellbrunn
This Renaissance palace has been around since the 17th century and it’s equally beautiful inside and out. If it doesn’t win you over with its gardens and novelty fountains, step inside to discover its stunning interior, but don’t expect to find any bathrooms since it only served as a day residence.
Mirabell Palace
Another breathtaking 17th-century palace, Mirabell is one of the top attractions of Salzburg’s historic center. You’ll be wowed by it as soon as you step into its beautifully landscaped gardens, but the real magic starts once you discover Marble Hall—an ornate ballroom and concert hall which hosts the Salzburg Palace Concerts.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
If you want to take a break from Renaissance palaces and visit Salzburg’s top medieval landmark, Fortress Hohensalzburg is just the place for you. After exploring the fortress, you’ll get to enjoy some of the views of the entire city from its hilltop location, stretching all the way to the Alps.
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]]>Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace is one of the first places that comes to mind when someone mentions Vienna, and it’s definitely worth the hype. This 18th-century baroque summer palace is filled with hundreds of rococo rooms, but you should also take some time to explore its beautiful gardens with a large maze at their center.
Belvedere Palace
Belvedere consists of not one, but two equally stunning Baroque palaces that will knock you of your feet. It’s surrounded by scenic gardens, just like Schönbrunn, but most people who visit it are here to explore its extensive art collection, including the works by the Austrian master Gustav Klimt.
The Hofburg
You have to step out of Vienna’s city center to explore the previous two palaces, but that’s not the case with the Hofburg. It’s located in the very heart of the Austrian capital, and it’s the official residence of the president of Austria, after initially serving as the principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty.
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]]>Mozart’s House
The house where Mozart lived and worked is a museum where you can learn about his life. On the ground floor is a small concert venue where you can hear a string quartet playing the music composed right where you sit.
St. Stevens Cathedral
St. Stephen’s cathedral is an internationally known landmark for its soaring gothic architecture and tall spires. Inside you can view some history about Christianity, and the prayer hall has amazing acoustics where you can see concerts if you come at the right time of year.
(@kyrkospaningar)The Kursalon
Built in the 1800s, the Kursalon was a venue that hosted waltzes where Johann Strauss himself performed. You can now continue to see concerts in this historic building just like Austrians did back in the day. There is also a famous statue of Strauss right nearby.
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]]>Best Time to Visit
April to May or September to October are the best times to visit Vienna. The weather is mild in the spring and fall, and it’s not too crowded. During the summer many people visit the city, and the prices for the rooms are expensive. Many people also visit during December to get a taste of a Viennese-style Christmas.
How to Get Around
You’re best getting around the city by foot or public transportation. Many of the main attractions can be found on Innere Stadt, which is walkable. If you’re interested in seeing some of the remote districts, you can get there on the city’s subway, bus, or streetcar. Taxis are abundant, so you shouldn’t have any issues hailing one.
Where to Stay
Hotel Sacher Wien
This 5-star hotel is in the ideal location—it’s surrounded by shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Haus der Musik. The hotel has all of the modern luxuries you could possibly need including a boutique spa with a Finnish sauna and salt steam room. In addition, the on-site restaurants are adorned with crystal chandeliers and oil paintings.
Park Hyatt Vienna
The Park Hyatt Vienna, a 5-star hotel is in the heart of Vienna’s Inner City and within walking distance of bars, restaurants, cafes, and attractions including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the House of Music. The hotel has a bar, a lounge, a cafe, restaurants, a fitness center with personal trainers, a spa, and a swimming pool. Perhaps the best perk is that pets are allowed, and even dogs receive a welcome treat, water, a food bowl, and dog-sitting services too.
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna
Located along the Schottenring section of Vienna’s Ring Boulevard, this 5-star hotel has been around since 1873 and it has two restaurants and a luxury spa with a luxury pool, six treatment rooms, and a fitness center and saunas. There are also three bars/restaurants and two lounges on-site.
What to Do
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
This massive cathedral towers above the streets of the Innere Stadt and it’s been there since the early 12th century. The only parts that remain of the original are the Riesentor (Giant’s Gate) and the Heidentuerme (Towers of the Heathens). In 2791, mourners came to pay their respect to Mozart and Napolean used the doors to give his farewell edict. The structure survived the Turkish siege in 1683 and attacks from the German and Russian armies during World War II.
Museum of Fine Arts (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
This museum which opened in 1891 has a massive collection of works varying from ancient Egyptian and Greek objects to pieces from European masters including Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Rubens.
Schönbrunn Palace
The official Habsburg summer residence, the palace was constructed in 1696 and served partially as a hunting lodge. Schönbrunn became a paradise with lush rooms and gorgeous gardens that can be compared to France’s Versailles. The tours will take you through the apartments of Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elizabeth, and Archduke Franz Karl. Highlights include the Blue Staircase, the Mirror Room, and the Hall of Ceremonies. Within the grounds is the Tiergarten, the oldest zoo in the world.
What to Eat
Wiener Schnitzel
A national dish of Austria, Weiner schnitzel is deep-fried, breaded veal that’s garnished with lemon and fresh parsley and served with a potato salad. You can also find it made with pork, turkey, or chicken.
Goulash
This rich beef stew seasoned with tomatoes, onion, paprika, and potatoes is a favorite among both residents and tourists and it will warm you up on a cold day.
Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)
Apfelstrudel or apple strudel is loved around the world and it’s a lighter take on the American apple pie. It’s made with a light pastry dough that’s filled with apples, sugar, raisins, lemon, cinnamon, rum, and cloves. For a wonderful finish, it’s also topped with breadcrumbs mixed with nuts and dusted with powdered sugar.
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]]>You can taste versions of Sachertorte in many places around the world since this is one of the most copied recipes for cakes ever. However, if you want to try the original recipe, designed by chef Franz Sacher in 1832, you should head to Austria.
Sacher created the cake after a rich heir requested a special dessert to be made and it became a huge success. He used chocolate as a base as he loved it very much, and to this day it’s one of the most delicious chocolate cakes ever made.
The recipe is protected by a trademark. You can try it in Hotel Sacher in Vienna or Salzburg, in Sacher Cafeé in Innsbruck or Graz, or at the Vienna Airport.
There’s one place outside of Austria that serves the original Sachertorte and it’s the Sacher Shop in Bolzano, Italy. You can see Sacher cakes in many cake shops around the world, and while probably delicious, they are not made using the original 19th-century recipe.
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]]>Mittelberg
This intermediate hiking trail requires a good level of fitness but is open to all skill levels. Accessible paths lead you through imposing valleys, cavernous caves, ancient streams, and past stunning stalactites.
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Fuschl
Another intermediate trail suitable for all skill levels, this trail circles around a grand lake. Watch as the ducks swim over the shimmering water and smell the fresh undergrowth.
Tolles Panorama, Gemeinde Breitenwang
This magnificent route leads you through striking mountains and great blue lakes. The paths are accessible and well worth a visit.
Bärgunthütte
This alpine trail is for expert hikers and requires a very good level of fitness and experience. The route leads you through the Austrian mountains past grazing animals and through dense forest.
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This difficult hike requires expert experience and sure footedness but is well worth the effort if you can make it round. You will be rewarded with tremendous views over the whole region from mountain peaks.
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