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.
Things to Do in Austria
Austria — Thing to Do on ViaTravelers
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg never fell to siege — 900 years later, the funicular still deposits you inside a fortress that time forgot to ruin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hallstatt Old Town
Hallstatt’s salt mines predate the Roman Empire by millennia. The skull chapel alone makes the detour worth it.
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Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles and a museum most visitors walk past — the Golden Roof rewards the ones who go inside.
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Planica Valley Trail
Planica is famous for ski flying, but the 7km valley trail to Tamar Hut is the reason to come in summer.
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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.
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Göttweig Abbey
Göttweig Abbey’s Baroque staircase alone justifies the detour — Paul Troger painted Charles VI as Apollo on the ceiling above it.
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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.
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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.
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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.