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1.) Hofburg Imperial Palace2.) Grossglockner Alpine Road

3.) Carnutinum Archaeological Museum

4.) Eisriesenwelt Caves

5.) Graz

6.) Salzburg

7.) Innsbruck

8.) Vienna

9.) The Museum of the Future

10.) Hohe Tauern National Park

Austria is one of the countries in Europe having a rich and dramatic history, and its landscapes are

dotted with historical landmarks such as medieval fortresses, castles, churches, etc. Moreover, Austria is

also home to many great people from composers to military leaders, from poets to musicians. Because

of this, you can indeed expect a fantastic vacation should you go and visit this place, sohere are ten

great places to go to in Austria:

1.) Hofburg Imperial Palace

The Hofburg Imperial Palace was built during the late 13th century and still stands today as a testament

to the power and wealth of this mighty political family. In this palace, you will find the offices of the

President of Austria, the countries international convention center, the famous Spanish Riding School

and its Lipizzan stallions. There are also museums that are open to the public.

2.) Grossglockner Alpine Road

The Grossglockner alpine road is one of the most visited alpine roads in the continent. It ends in the

highest mountain in Austria where its largest glacier is also located. In fact, since the mid 1930's, this

famous road has been visited by over 50 million people eager to see its spectacular views.

3.) Carnutinum Archaeological Museum

Carnutinum was once the most important of Roman towns in the Alps. It was founded sometime during

the 6th century AD and has seen about 5000 inhabitants under the Roman Empire. Today, this townhouses the largest collection of Roman artifacts ranging from Roman jewelry, roman arms and coins,

landmarks such as amphitheatres and baths as well as other religious objects from the Roman religion of

Mithras worship.

4.) Eisriesenwelt Caves

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The Eisriesenwelt caves showcase extraordinary rock and ice formations, majestic towers and columns

and even an underground glacier and waterfall. It was discovered sometime during the late 1870's by

Anton Posselt and since then has attracted thousands of tourists from all around the world. Today, it is

considered as one of the largest ice cave in the world.

5.) Graz

The Graz is perhaps the most famous center for culture, architecture and art. In fact, it was been

recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the historical value of the place. Here, tourists

will also get to experience the vibrant nightlife that Gratz is well known for.

6.) Salzburg

Salzburg is well known for its number of churches. In fact, it is also named as the Rome of the North

because of this. Aside from this, Salzburg is also known for its old streets, festivals, the Mirabell Palace,

the hohensalzburg Fortress and the Mozarteum.

7.) Innsbruck

Innsbruck is well known as a vacation destination in winter. This is because the place is situated

between two imposing mountainsides ideal for winter sports such as snowboarding and skiing. Not only

that, Innsbruck is also a popular tourist destination even in the summer months because it is ideal for

mountaineering and ecotours.

8.) Vienna

Vienna is one of the greatest and most historic cities in Western Europe. It is birthplace of Austria's most

famous rulers and some of the most famous composers of classical music. Vienna also boasts of such

tourist destinations as St Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna Woods.

9.) The Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future is called the Ars Electronica. This museum is also well known for its stunning

collection of modern technology. As such, this has become a tourist spot.

10.) Hohe Tauern National Park

One of the last natural wilderness areas in Europe, this park is well known for its flora and fauna. Here

you will see animals such as Mountain goats, ibex, chamois, a wide variety of birds, sheep, etc. You also

get to enjoy nature at its finest with your loved ones.

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Viennao Regarded as one of the most interesting and pleasant cities in Europe, tourist Vienna is

timeless, romantic and enchanting. Founded by the Romans, Vienna became a capital oftheHapsburg Empire and one of the preeminent European capitals. The Imperial City issuch a fascinating destination that we have created a comprehensive, illustrated, multi-page Guide to Vienna that can be found here.

While we provide several recommendations below on some of the bestplaces to visit in Vienna, we recommend exploring our detailedguideto

sample the many wonders of Vienna. We have articles on the best places tovisit, the best museums, best churches, Vienna's best shopping ,the best daytripfrom Vienna and more.

Even if you are just thinking about visiting Vienna, explore our ViennaGuidetosee why your next trip needs to be to Vienna.

o Below, is the short version of what you will find in Vienna for those of you in a hurry.o You will want to focus your visit on the "historic center", the area within the

Ringstrasse, which surrounds Vienna's Old Town. Many of the city's leading attractionssights are inside or scattered along this two and half mile long road, which replaced thecity walls and battlements that once protected Vienna's core. You will not want to hurryyour tour of the "Ring" and its wonderful buildings. There is much to see and do inVienna in addition to admiring the city's visual history and architectural treasures.

o Be sure to see: The Hofburg - a stunning castle/palace with sections dating from the 13th

century. The Hofburg became the formal palace of the Hapsburgs at the

peak of their power and the family endlessly tinkered with the architecture

of the building over successive generations. TheHofburg(the Imperial

Palace) is extremely impressive and not to be missed.

The beautiful Stephansplatz surrounds the notedStephansdom(St.Stephen's Cathedral) that towers over the city The Cathedral has many

notable features, but most visitors climb the south tower for an incredible

view of the Vienna.

The Karlsplatz sets the stage for theKarlskirche(St. Charles's Church),regarded by many as the finest example of Baroque architecture in Vienna.

The two front columns framing the dome of the church make a dramatic

and powerful statement.

A visit to Vienna would not be complete with without a stop at the Oper -Vienna's famousOpera House. If you are interested in opera, consider

taking a guided tour.

Vienna has numerous palaces, museums and galleries to attract yourattention, so be sure to budget your time wisely.

While you are thinking about what to see, stop atDemel(the city'smost famous sweetshop) for a taste treat, as well as to soak-up of

some of this pastry shop's incredible ambiance.

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TheBelvedere Palace(outside the Ring) consists two stunning buildingsseparated by lovely gardens

The Palace is now an art museum. Be sure to visit the world famous artcollection - sterreichische Galerie Belvedere - at the Belvedere Palace.

The Schnbrunn Palace(Schloss Schnbrunn) was the summer home ofthe Hapsburgs and, along with its gardens, is extremely elegant. The

Schloss Schnbrunn is one of the most beautiful palaces of Europe.

If these locations have you thinking about a trip to Vienna, be sure toexplore our new, detailedGuide to Vienna that features numerous photos

of the Imperial City.

Salzburg Click to see our detailed Guide to Salzburg. Or continue belowfor a concise review of what to see and do in Salzburg.

o Mozart's hometown celebrated the Master's 250th birthday in 2006, but his musiccontinues on and Salzburg continues to serve as an impressive setting for Mozart's

accomplishments. Music is an integral part of this city's essence and those interested inMozart may want to see the his statue in Mozart Square (the Mozartplatz).

o Salzburg's Old Town, a wonderland of Baroque architecture, is a "must visit". Most of theOld Town is pedestrian-only, which makes it even more delightful to explore.

During your tour of the Old Town, be sure to explore Cathedral Square forits beautiful and historic Cathedral (the Salzburger Dom).

Continue across the street to explore the impressive Residenz Palace, theformer home of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg.

Also, budget time to tour the Hohensalzburg Fortress (often called the Festung),

which has dominated the Salzburg skyline for over a thousand years. When you have seen enough monuments and historic buildings, stop in a cafe

for a delicious treat or wander along the Getreidegasse, for the city's bestshopping .

By the way, this is the street where Mozart's family lived and where hewas born in 1756.

The house is located at # 9 Getreidegasse, and is now a smallmuseum in honor of the master.

o Don't pass up the Mirabel Palace and its delightful gardens on the right bank of

the Salzach River (across the river and north of the Old Town, but south of Saint-Julien Strasse). The gardens are beautiful when they are in bloom and this is an

excellent location for snapping some prized vacation photos.

o Salzburg has a number of quality museums, mostly focused on art. For moreinformation, see the city's official tourism site.

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o Visit St. Gilgen if your schedule permits and you are in the looking for amemorable example of idyllic life in the Austrian countryside. The village is about 25miles east of Salzburg on the banks of Wolfgangsee Lake and makes a pleasant day

trip .

o If you find the Hohensalzburg fortress interesting, you might be interested inCastle Werfen, one of its sister fortresses, about 30 miles south of the city. It is

one of the most scenic of Austria's hilltop castles.

o If you will be traveling between Salzburg and Graz, take time to the the incrediblybeautiful village of Hallstatt on the shores of the Hallsttter See (about a one hour

drive from from Salzburg and forty minutes from St.Gilgen mentioned above).

Innsbrucko Twice chosen to host the Winter Olympics, Innsbruck is one of the "ski" capitals

of Europe. In summer, the area is a hiker's paradise with twenty five holiday

villages to use as destinations for outings. In addition to its natural assets,

Innsbruck is blessed with notable cultural attractions. Innsbruck's setting and

scenery are gorgeous - don't miss it.

For more information about visiting Innsbruck, see the city's officialtourism website .

Grazo The historic center of Graz is considered one of Europe's best preserved "Old

Towns". A city of narrow lanes, numerous architectures, and beautiful, ornate

courtyards, Graz beckons the tourist to explore its paths. Be sure to see the

Chateau Eggenberg, the marvelous clock tower at the Glockenspieplatz, the

Italian renaissance Landhaus, and the Cathedral and Mausoleum.

See this official website for more information about Graz.

Danube Valleyo The Danube Valley is one of the major attractions of Austria and a unifying theme

for the country. The best way to see it is from the water, sitting on the deck of a

river cruiser or one of the sightseeing boats that ply its channel. If you have the

chance, take an extended river cruise that explores the Danube Valley. If you do,

you will find a pleasant way to explore beautiful countryside, dramatic castles,

and delightful towns.

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Other towns in Austria that may be of interest include:

o Klagenfurt Klagenfurt, the regional capital of Carinthia, is an 800 year old city whose

Old Town is graced with more than its share of stately mansions, historichouses, museums and galleries.

The city sits nested along Lake Wrthersee, known forits swimming, recreation, as well as housing Gustav Mahler's

"Composer's Lodge" on its south bank. In addition, Klagenfurt is

surrounded by beautiful countryside, more than 20 castles and numerous

castle ruins. Some of the castles are now being used as hotels and serve as

pleasant bases for exploring this interesting area.

More information on Klagenfurt can be found at this site.

o Eisenstadt Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland, is an interesting baroque town where

Joseph Haydn worked for over thirty years while composing some of his

most famous works. Haydn labored in the Chapel Church of Prince

Nicholas Esterhazy during its peak in the 18th century. If you are a

"Haydn" fan, be sure to visit the Esterhazy Palace and the Haydn Church

(Bergkirche).

See this site for more information.

o Bregenz Bregenz, in Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost province, is a two thousand

year old town on the banks of delightful Lake Constance (the Bodensee.)

A visit to Bregenz offers relaxing vistas, good recreational opportunities

and a summer music festival with performances on a stage floating in the

Lake.

For more information on the Bodensee, try this official website .

o Linz

Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, is nestled along the bank for theDanube River. It has an interesting Old Town, especially the AltesRathaus (Old City Hall), which dates from the early 16th century. Be sure

to see the Linz Castle dating from the 8th century, but rebuilt and

redesigned numerous times. Today the castle functions as the Upper

Austrian Castle Museum and contains an interesting collection of

medieval items. Also see the Lentos Museum of Modern Art featuring

works by Klimt, Schiele and others in a dramatic new building that

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overlooks the Danube. Linz was designated as the European Cultural

Capital for the year 2009.

For more information on visiting Linz, see the city's official website.

o The Wachau and Melk The landscape between the towns of Melk and Krems is called the

Wachau and is named after the Wachau River whose watery fingers tie thearea together. The Wachau area is a visual treat, although it is better

known as one of Austria's premier wine growing regions. The Wachau

combines agriculture, urbanism and historic sites in a blended and

seemingly naturally integrated setting so unique that it has been awarded

UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Melk is the premier town in this area and there are many reasons to visit it

environs. The leading attraction, however, is Melk's scenic, Benedictine

abbey, which in one form or another has been perched on a hilltop above

the town and the Danube River for over one thousand years.

If you plan to visit the Wachau, you should also visit Krems, an interesting

market town, and Drnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held

captive during his return from the Third Crusade. For more details on the

Wachau, Krems, Drnstein and Melk, see our daytrip to this region

described in the ThereArePlaces Vienna Guide.

If you need information about another travel destination, try our Destination Guide

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If you are planning your first trip to Austria, we suggest you head for Vienna, then:

Tour Salzburg, then head for a local wine growing village like Hoeflein orGumpoldskirchen and visit a Heurigen (a vintner who sells his own wine).

If you are in shape, take a hike in the Alps Visit Melk and its monastery, and return through Wachau (a white wine making

region in a narrow bend on the Danube) to Dernstein (where Richard the

Lionhearted languished in a dungeon after his return from the Crusades) and onto Krems

to visit its Old Town. If possible, take the boat to return to Vienna.

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Vienna Salzburg Graz Melk Burg Hochosterwitz ( This is a glorious castle that is spectacularly sited on top of

small rock knob in the Austrian region of Carinthia).

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