Ride a bike around Wörthersee

Get Classical at Schönbrunn Palace

Explore the world’s largest ice cave in Eisriesenwelt

Take the Sound of Music Tour

Visit the Hohensalzburg Castle

Hit the slopes in Hopfgarten

Go paragliding

Is there a better view of the Alps than from above? Probably not. Buckle up for a paragliding adventure with an experienced guide - and be prepared to see the BEST view of your entire Austria tour.

Take a day trip to Salzburg

Watch the golden street lights glitter over this serene blue & white city. Get a taste of the traditional Zwickelbier. Visit the magnificent castle. Or admire Picasso’s work at the National History Museum.

Go on a locally guided bike tour

Explore the nooks and crannies of Austria on a bike (with a local guide!) You’ll cycle through meadows, sip on fresh Alpine waters and finish off with a BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad.

Nova Rock

Nickelsdorf

Known for it's all-star lineup, Nova Rock is a powerhouse amongst music festivals in Austria, with rock and heavy metal firmly on the agenda. Previous headliners include giants like The Prodigy, Kiss and Metallica, though we're betting it was David Hasselhoff's set that really kicked off.

World Bodypainting Festival

Pörtschach

This weeklong festival on the shores of lake Wörther transforms the idyllic town of Pörtschach into a buzzing, colourful playground for creativity. Take a body painting class, dance in the sunshine to the many DJs and soak in the beautifully funky world of body art.

Salzburger Festspiele

Salzburg

Established in 1919 as a celebration of Mozart’s enduring legacy, the Salzburger Festspiele has expanded over the decades into an internationally renowned festival of opera and drama.

Snowbombing

Snowbombing is one of the greatest ski resort festivals held every year at the Austrian ski resort Mayrhofen. Get ready for igloo raves, slope-side stages and ski dancing to the tunes of dozens of great musicians that touch down in Austria every spring.

Electric Love Festival

Salzburg

Ever since 2013 this electronic dance music festival has been held annually on the second weekend in July at the Salzburg Ring in Plainfeld. Attracting over 100,000 attendees from all around the globe and bringing you the best of Dubstep, Electro, Hardstyle or Drum and Bass, this festival is truly a remarkable experience that you would love to share with your friends!

Belvedere Museum

Vienna

This museum is every art-lover’s paradise. Mediaeval art, Baroque art, impressionism, contemporary & mediaeval art and the world's largest collection of works by Gustav Klimt - all housed in a complex of magnificent Baroque palaces.

Leopold Museum

Vienna

The Leopold Museum is located in Vienna's beautiful MuseumsQuartier, and houses one of the world's largest collections of Austrian modern art. Highlights are its huge Egon Schiele Collection as well as works by the likes of Oskar Kokoschka and Gustav Klimt.

Natural History Museum

Salzburg

This strikingly modern building houses a spectacular collection of modern art, from such masters as Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee and Andy Warhol. It's located in the MuseumsQuartier, meaning easy access to other major Vienna museums.

Mumok

Vienna

One of the undisputed Kings of the Art Nouveau movement, no trip to Barcelona is complete without visiting the Gaudi Museum. Located in Park Güell, the museum was Gaudi’s residence for almost 20 years and displays many examples of furniture and other objects he designed.

Old Viennese Schnapps Museum

This distillery still produces the original recipe of schnapps from 1875! Take a tour of the factory for insights about the distillery business (and sample some schnapps too). Make sure to book your tickets in advance!

Käsekrainer

No night out in Austria is complete without a visit to the sausage stand, and the käsekrainer is the must-try street food item. It's a sausage containing chunks of cheese that melt as the sausage is cooked, and is served either in a bun or cut into chunks on a plate, with the mustard of your choice. Just don't let its other name 'eitriger' ('puss-sausage') put you off.

Best eaten at
Würstelstand, Schwarzenbergpl 15, 1010 Vienna

Tafelspitz

You may have had boiled beef, but never quite like this. Tafelspitz is a well-loved Austrian traditional food, and the secret is in the broth - add root vegetables and spices then simmer slowly until perfection, before serving with roast potatoes, horseradish and apple sauce. Job done!

Best eaten at
Zum fidelen Affen, Priesterhausgasse 8, 5020 Salzburg

Wiener Schnitzel

Not without good reason is the Wiener Schnitzel the most famous Austrian food. Essentially a very thinly hammered veal steak, it's breaded then deep-fried in butter until tantalisingly crisp and golden brown. Served with potato salad and a good squeeze of lemon, it could be one of the culinary highlights of your Austria travel.

Best eaten at
Gasthaus Lendplatzl, Lendplatz 11, Graz 8020