AUSTRIA! Often mistaken with Australia for the same pronunciation is the great Schengen country in central Europe. Austria is the landlocked alpine country comprising of 9 federated states of Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Burgenland, Styria, Salzburg, Carinthia, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg.

Replicating its glorious beauty in the form of infinite alpine mountains, glaciers, adventurous trails, landscapes of panoramic views, and many more. Austria is a complete blend of historic cultures in the form of Music, Art, Architecture, Cinema, Philosophy, Literature, Food, beverages, and what not for a whole package of tourist itinerary.

Austria, has great hidden treasures to meet all the tastes of tourists along with the thrilling adventures of hiking, biking, trekking, walking, water sports, swimming which is cherished by every traveller in their route to the top 10 best visiting places including the elegant and beautiful capital city of Vienna and the hidden treasure of Austria is the Graz and so on.

There are numerous quivering and popular tourist places in Austria it is difficult to choose any best 10 from the whole bunch of 9 rich states. And it is visited mainly during summers to cherish the alps and winters to enjoy the snow. Tourism in Austria is opened throughout the year as it is the major source of income for the locals.

Lastly, a perfect bid adieu to the Austria trip is, with the rooftop bars of top-class wines and the culinary delights of the locals, which gives a promise to the visitors to come again and again.

The paperwork to be necessary for a perfect family vacation in such a lovely Austria is stated as follows below;

• Flight Itinerary for Travel proof,
• Dummy Hotel Booking for accommodation proof, and
• Travel Insurance documents.
• Please refer to our blog to see the complete list of documents.

Here, is the list of the top 10 best places in Austria to enjoy with your loved ones anytime of the year:

1. Vienna
2. Graz
3. Grossglockner
4. Badgastein
5. Zell am See
6. Wachau
7. Innsbruck
8. Krimml Waterfalls
9. Tyrol
10. Vorarlberg

1. Vienna:- elegant capital of Austria

Tourism in Austria always starts with the natural and capital city Vienna. Vienna is a hub of museums and the largest city of Austria with ancient artworks of the Habsburg Empire. A beautiful walk down the memory lanes of Austria prove to be the best place for a perfect family, fun-filled vacation. The tourist attractions of Vienna include; royal and elegant architecture of Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces, Vienna Opera house, the neogothic building of Rathaus Vienna city, Hofburg Imperial Palace, historic cathedrals, golden hall, and many more. Not only scenic views but, Vienna is also loved by everyone for its classic coffee brewing shops giving a chilled-out experience to the visitors.

Accommodation and Food:

1. Pension Lerner
2. Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof
3. Hotel Nestroy Wien
4. H+ Hotel Wien
5. CheckVienna – Troststrasse
6. MEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Franz
7. A&O
8. Zum Goldenen Kegel Hostel
9. Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
10. JO&JOE Wien

Shopping:

1. Wien Mitte The Mall
2. Ringstrasse Galleries
3. Donau Zentrum
4. 1100 COLUMBUS – Shops & Offices / Columbus Center
5. INDIE
6. Steffl
7. BahnhofCity Wien West
8. BahnhofCity Wien Hauptbahnhof
9. Kaufhaus Gerngross
10. Ferstel Passage

Directions to Vienna:

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2. Graz:- the hidden treasure of Austria

Being the second-largest city of Austria after Vienna, the city of Culinary Delights, Graz is one of the most popular places for a complete tourism package. Graz capital of Austria State of Styria is one of the purely preserved historical relics of Austria. Graz became the heart of Austria with a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the center of Hauptplatz filled with artworks of Renaissance and Baroque. Situated beautifully along the banks of River Mur, Graz is also well-known for the red rooftops and hilltop castles of Schlossberg, along with the peeking clocktower of Uhrturm. Due to its phenomenal infrastructure, this vibrant city has got ‘The city of design’ as its nickname. Graz is the city for soulful joy with the top-class preserved charms of Central Europe. It is popularly famous for the four universities and four colleges, calling it the ‘city of students’ that also provides a peaceful trail in the Schloss Eggenberg Parkland of eyecatching frolicking peacocks. 

Accommodation and Food:

1. a&o Hostel Graz Hauptbahnhof
2. NH Graz City
3. ibis budget Graz City
4. Steiermarkhof
5. Secret Cottage
6. Grand Hôtel Wiesler
7. Hotel Wasserpalast
8. Hotel Daniel Graz
9. B&B Hotel Graz City-Süd
10. Star Inn

Shopping:

1. Shopping Nord
2. MURPARK
3. Shopping City Seiersberg
4. CITYPARK
5. Einkaufszentrum Puntigam
6. Center West
7. Shopping Nord
8. Steirerhof
9. Louis Graz
10. Center Ost Graz / AFS Projekterrichtung

Directions to Graz:

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3. Grossglockner:- adventurous ride along mountains

Stretched along the 30-miles down the epic Grossglockner Road this is the must-visit place in Austria for perfect adventurous tourism. The hairpin-like twists and turns on the Alpine Road give picturesque views through the lush green meadows, alpine, snowfields, thrilling cliffs. Austria’s largest waterfall Krimml Waterfall is another jaw-dropping experience in High Tauern National Park for travelers. For a road trip lover Alpine route is the fondest travel destination in Austria along with the raw beauties of the mountains through the Pasterze glacier.

Accommodation and Food:

1. Berghotel Rudolfshütte
2. Alpengasthof Lucknerhaus
3. Wanderhotel Taurerwirt
4. Gradonna ****s Mountain Resort Châlets & Hotel
5. Hieserhof – Superior Alpine Apartments
6. Gamsalm
7. Gasthof Glocknerblick
8. Gasthof Ködnitzhof
9. Nationalpark Lodge Grossglockner
10. Hotel Kärntnerhof

Shopping:

1. Alpinsport Gratz Gradonna
2. Grossglockner
3. INTERSPORT Grossglockner
4. Kunsthandwerk Gratz
5. Alpinsport Gratz Shop Talstation Gondelbahn
6. Schneiders BIO-DINKEL
7. RGO Lagerhaus Bau- und Gartenmarkt
8. Oberlohr OEG
9. snowskaten.at
10. Rausch-Stadl Kals

Directions to Grossglockner:

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4. Bad Gastein:- pamper your mind and soul

The most relaxing and chilling city in the whole of Austria is Bad Gastein soulfully dwelled in the district of St. Johann Pangau of Salzburg State. After a hectic trip around the different tourist destinations of Austria, Bad Gastein will offer leisure for both mind and soul by taking a dip in the healing waters of hot springs and the refreshing air of breathing mountains. It is the best place for outdoor adventures of hiking, walking, biking, accompanying the splendid walk along the trails surrounded by the famous belle epoque styled stopovers and hotels. A perfect youthful and pampering city is Bad Gastein, with a sparkling nightlife that catches everyone’s eyes and soul to stay more for a great family vacation in Austria. 

Accommodation and Food:

1. Sanotel Bad Gastein
2. Haus Hirt – Alpine Spa Designhotel
3. Selina Bad Gastein
4. Gasthof zur Post, Restaurant-Zimmer-Appartements in Bad Gastein/Böckstein
5. Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein
6. Residence AlpenHeart
7. Hotel Elisabethpark
8. MONDI Hotel Bellevue Gastein
9. Hotel Echo Bad Gastein
10. Hotel Stubnerhof

Shopping:

1. WALLYBADGASTEIN
2. Gschäftl
3. Souvenir Shop Bad Gastein
4. Gastein Sport – SPORT 2000
5. Hervis Bad Gastein
6. Trachten u. Sportmoden LINDENTHALER
7. Souvenir Shop
8. Naturladen Gastein
9. Gössl Bad Hofgastein
10. Vielfaltis

Directions to Bad Gastein:

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5. Zell am See:- natural wonders of pristine blue aqua

One of the best internationally famous places for perfect tourism in Austria is Zell am See, which is a wonderful historic place near the lakeside. Tucked beautifully in the Kitzbühel Alps under the glazing blue sky sat between the Schmittenhöhe Mountains is the most visited tourist destination throughout the year. This place is suitable for adventure-filled activities of skiing during the winters and hiking, and biking in summers attracts millions of tourists annually. The pristine blue waters give many more reasons to stay longer in Zell am See by playing water sports, swimming, and all relaxing things. It is the capital of the Zell am See district and a hub of transportation for the locals.  

Accommodation and Food:

1. Grand Hotel Zell am See
2. Elements Resort Zell Am See
3. Cella Central Historic Boutique Hotel – Altstadt, Zell am See
4. Hotel Seevilla Freiberg
5. Berghotel Jaga Alm
6. Gästehaus Haffner
7. Mountain Lake Resort
8. Elements Resort Zell am See | Hotel, Residences & Restaurant
9. VAYA Zell am See
10. Hotel Tirolerhof Zell am See

Shopping:

1. Charisma on the town square Zell am See
2. FALCON LIFE & STYLE
3. Heimatgold Gift Shop
4. Fesch’n & Steil Jop21
5. Mitbringsl
6. BILLA PLUS
7. SOPURE – Bath & Body Shop
8. Herzschlag Zell am See
9. Gerda Kosmetik
10. Ski Pro – Sportshop und Skiverleih Zell am See

Directions to Zell am See:

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6. Wachau:- a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lower Austria is blessed with one of the elegant charms of the country in the form of a Wachau Valley is the all-time favorite tourist spot. Formed by the Danube River this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one in its natural wonder, Wachau seems to be a delighting treat to travelers. This Valley is placed between the towns of Melk and Krems that is special for its super quality wines drawing the attention of “connoisseurs and epicureans” towards it. The other charms of Wachau include the historic Aggstein castle, magnificent baroque Melk monasteries, and not-to-miss beauty of Dürnstein town where King Richard the Lionheart of England stayed in his Dürnstein Castle. 

Accommodation and Food:

1. KIRCHENWIRT Hotel Restaurant Wachau
2. Relais & Châteaux Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
3. Weingut Donabaum in der Spitz – Martin & Alexandra Donabaum
4. Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger HOF
5. Wachau-Living
6. Hotel Garni Donauhof
7. Pension Gästehaus Heller
8. Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein
9. Winzerhof Stöger
10. Hotel Richard Löwenherz

Shopping:

1. Wieser Wachau Firmensitz & Ab-Hof-Shop
2. MARIANDL Shopping
3. Wachauer Bauernladen
4. Thal Wachau
5. Eva Denk
6. Café/Konditorei Elisabeth
7. SPAR
8. House of colors – handmade Art by Corinna Kirchhof
9. Dürnsteindl
10. Bühl Center

Directions to Wachau:

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7. Innsbruck:- capital of the alps

Innsbruck is popularly called the ‘Capital of the Alps’ because of its location among the alps that made it the powerful center for European culture and politics. This place is surrounded by both water and alpine located on the banks of the River Inn with 2000-meter-high mountains giving awe-inspiring scenes of nature to the spectators on bike riding. Innsbruck got its name with its location on the Inn River with a perfect blend of history, culture, and architecture of Austria. This town is filled with medieval buildings of Baroque Saint Jacob Cathedral, Hapsburg Imperial Palace of Renaissance-style, and Schloss Ambras built in the 16th century for tourism visiting millions every year.

Accommodation and Food:

1. NALA individuellhotel
2. Hotel Bon Alpina
3. Hilton Innsbruck
4. Montagu Bed & Beers
5. Wirtshaus Nattererboden
6. STAGE 12 – Hotel by Penz
7. Hotel Innsbruck
8. Hotel Central
9. Youth Hostel Innsbruck
10. pradl elf

Shopping:

1. DEZ Innsbruck
2. Kaufhaus Tyrol
3. SILLPARK
4. RathausGalerien
5. Tirol Shop Innsbruck
6. Weltladen Innsbruck Leopoldstraße
7. Dez
8. Shopping Center West
9. Swarovski Crystal Worlds Innsbruck Store
10. NOLA kids Innsbruck

Directions to Innsbruck:

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8. Krimml Waterfalls:- tallest waterfall of Austria

Krimml Waterfalls flowing from the Krimmler Ache River near the Krimml Village of the High Tauern National Park in the state of Salzburg are a breathtaking highest attraction for tourists. The adventure enthusiasts can reach this tiered waterfall atop by hiking a trail of 4 km taking 1.5 hours to behold panoramic visuals of nature more closely. The other tourist attraction near this cascade of tremendous waterfalls is the Water Worlds Krimml Museum ideal tour for a cool nature lover.

Accommodation and Food:

1. Hotel Krimmlerfälle
2. Nationalparkhotel Klockerhaus
3. Hotel Krimml
4. Panoramahotel Burgeck
5. Ursprungs Panorama Hotel
6. Gästehaus Waltl
7. Gästehaus Edelweiss
8. Hotel Post Krimml
9. Familiengasthof Schranz
10. StadlLofts Plattenalm

Shopping:

1. Almkiosk 2.Krimmler Wasserfall
2. Hanke’s Cafe Restaurant Kiosk
3. Krimml Waterfalls
4. Water Worlds Krimml
5. INTERSPORT Patterer
6. SPAR SEkO-Center Krimml GmbH
7. Schuhe & Sport Lachmayer GmbH / Pension Lachmaye
8. INTERSPORT Patterer – Duxeralm
9. frech&fesch
10. Schöppl GesmbH & Co KG

Directions to Krimml Waterfalls:

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9. Zillertal Alps:- adventurous trails from the alps

The alps bordering the countries of Austria and Italy is the Zillertal alps is another reason to fall in love with Austria’s wonders. It is a haven to numerous iceberg peaks, tree-lined valleys, and notched mountain cliffs that add more beauty to the charms of Zillertal alps. The 30-mile by-road route of Zillertal highroad is the best option for long-drive car riders who can enjoy the panoramic views of the alps from their car for every aged nature explorer hassle-free. Other tourist attractions of this place are the infinite trails for mountaineers to hike, trek, long-walk, and outdoor fun.

Accommodation and Food:

1. VAYA Zillertal – NEW Opening June 11th 2021
2. Hotel Post Kaltenbach
3. Wohlfühlhotel KERSCHDORFER – Hotel Garni
4. Alpin Family Resort Seetal
5. Hotel-Gasthof Zum Löwen
6. Aparthotel AlpTirol
7. Das Kaltenbach – Apart Hotel
8. Kräuter – Hotel Hochzillertal
9. Natur Resort Rissbacher
10. Chalet Antonia

Shopping:

1. Sport Rainer OG – Sportgeschäft – Ski & Snowboard Verle
2. Sporthaus Unterlercher Zillertal
3. Zillertaler Trachtenwelt
4. ELVIRO Fügen
5. Spielzeugparadies Zillertal
6. rent and go Sportshop
7. Kölblhof, Ferienwohnungen u. Schnapsverkauf
8. Brigitte’s Geschenksladerl
9. Sporthaus Unterlercher
10. Lechner’s Dorfladen

Directions to Zillertal Alps:

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10. Vorarlberg:- land of snow mountains

As the land of Vorarlberg; is covered with mountains all over, it has the prominent encouraging features for a memorable family trip to Austria. After visiting all the above places, Vorarlberg is the place to complete your Austria Itinerary, which shares its borders with three of Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Located in western Austria, this state of Vorarlberg is a will-o’-the-wisp for every nature freak to witness hiking and biking along the thrilling trails of the mountains. Vorarlberg mostly visited for its cable car trips along the mountain to enjoy the landscape views, to try skiing in the white snowy mountains. A perfect ending to the adventurous and fun-filled journey in Austria for every tourist. 

Accommodation and Food:

1. Holiday Inn Express Lustenau, an IHG Hotel
2. Hotel Arlberg Stuben
3. Alpinresort Damüls
4. Panoramahotel Alpenstern
5. Ferienbauernhof Feuerstein
6. Hotel Riezler Hof
7. Hotel Vermala Montafon
8. Adler Hotel
9. Four Points by Sheraton Panoramahaus Dornbirn
10. OEKOTEL Hohenems

Shopping:

1. ZIMBAPARK Shopping Center
2. Stadtmarkt Dornbirn Einkaufszentrum
3. Einkaufszentrum Messepark
4. Illpark
5. Lünersee Park
6. The Body Shop
7. Vinomna Center
8. Getzner Shop
9. HUBER Shop
10. carla Shop Dornbirn

Directions to Vorarlberg: