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    Things to Do in Austria

    Austria — Thing to Do on ViaTravelers

    • Schonbrunn Palace with ornate fountain and statues, sunny day in Vienna

      Schönbrunn Palace

      The Mirror Room where Mozart played at age six hits differently when you’re standing in it — Schönbrunn earns every hour you give it.

    • Salzburg cityscape with Salzach River, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and historic architecture

      Hohensalzburg Fortress

      Hohensalzburg never fell to siege — 900 years later, the funicular still deposits you inside a fortress that time forgot to ruin.

    • Building and the Garden of Belvedere Palace

      Belvedere Palace

      The Kiss is here, in person, and smaller than you expect — but standing in front of it inside Belvedere’s Upper Palace still stops you cold.

    • Top of St. Stephen's Cathedral

      St. Stephen’s Cathedral

      The catacombs hold 11,000 Viennese and Habsburg organs. The roof tiles alone took my breath away before I even walked inside.

    • White Colored Mansion and Garden with a Statue

      Mirabell Palace and Gardens

      The Marble Hall is where Mozart once performed — and where Salzburg still holds concerts today. The gardens are the Sound of Music stairs.

    • Old town Hallstatt and alpine deep blue lake with tourist ship

      Hallstatt Old Town

      Hallstatt’s salt mines predate the Roman Empire by millennia. The skull chapel alone makes the detour worth it.

    • St. Stephen's Cathedral clock tower in Passau, Germany, showcasing historic architecture and scenic views

      St. Stephen’s Cathedral

      Passau Dom holds the world’s largest church organ — 17,974 pipes. The midday concert costs nothing and lasts 30 minutes.

    • Interior of Göttweig Abbey Cathedral organ, Austrian baroque architecture, cultural travel destination

      Göttweig Abbey

      Göttweig Abbey’s Baroque staircase alone justifies the detour — Paul Troger painted Charles VI as Apollo on the ceiling above it.

    • Toy Museum Munich at Altes Rathaus with vibrant spires, astronomical clock, and regal coat of arms against a clear blue sky.

      Altes Rathaus

      Those flood marks on the Altes Rathaus walls tell Passau’s story better than any museum — seven centuries at the mercy of three rivers.

    • Skyline and Scenic Landscape View

      Burggarten

      Step into Burggarten, a quintessentially Austrian park, where lush greenery and historical monuments harmoniously blend, offering an authentic glimpse into local life and culture. Immerse yourself in a scenic and educational experience, surrounded by statues, the Butterfly House, and Palmenhaus, all while enjoying a well-maintained and accessible environment.

    • The Hofburg

      Hofburg

      Step into a world steeped in history, where the echoes of emperors and empresses still resonate. Explore the Hofburg, a palatial masterpiece that has shaped not just a city, but an entire empire. Uncover the legacy of power, culture, and architectural splendor within its hallowed walls.