Austria has a long, fascinating history and a rich cultural heritage. Many of its medieval castles still stand, remarkably well preserved. But even if you're not into museums and art, you’ll find ...

Part of the excellent MuseumsQuartier Wien, the Leopold Museum houses one of greatest collections of Austrian art anywhere in the world. Along with major works by the likes of Gustav Klimt, Oskar ...

St. Peter's Catholic Church (Peterskirche), which stands in the heart of the Inner Stadt close to St. Stephen's Cathedral, is one of most outstanding examples of baroque architecture in Vienna.

While Spain, Italy, and France get high numbers of tourists each year, the country most overcrowded with tourists in Europe is technically Austria, where the high season sees visitors outnumbering ...

When to go: April-May or September­-October to avoid summer crowds. Why to go: For the gemütlichkeit: an atmosphere of friendliness, good cheer and relaxation that defines the Austrian experience.

Tucked away in Austria’s Vorarlberg region, Lünersee is a breathtaking high-altitude lake set at 1,970 meters (6,460 feet) in the Alps. Surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Rätikon mountain range, ...