Austria Travel & Tourism

Located in the scenic European Alps, Austria offers a variety of picturesque towns and adventurous landscapes to soothe the wanderlust of any traveler. Whether visitors are stopping by the stunning city of Vienna in search of historical attractions or escaping to Tennengebirge or Salzkammergut to enjoy a plethora of outdoor entertainment, this small country cannot fail to entertain. Visitors can bask in the beauty of the noteworthy spa town of Bad Ischl or stroll through mysterious Roman ruins at Carnuntum, all the while listening to the scenic melodies of the country’s most celebrated individual, Mozart.

Many travelers to Europe opt to stop at Vienna, Austria before exploring the country in all of its glory. This spectacular and historic city is brimming with palaces, ornate facades, plazas and stunning fountains. Visitors to Vienna can find no shortage of entertainment and historical wonders as the city is packed with UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. One of the city’s must-see venues is the Schonbrunn Palace, which once served as the summer escape for Habsburg rulers. The spectacular complex features a stunning imperial palace surrounded by a park brimming with fountains, statues and even a zoo. Couples and families who would like to get a great view of the city can do so by stopping over at Prater to enjoy a ride on the aptly-named Giant Ferris Wheel. Those who are more interested in history can glimpse the stunning Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or retreat to the Belvedere Palace to stroll through the Austrian Gallery Museum. Visitors with families can enjoy the splendor of the Butterfly House, which is located in city center and offers a splendid array of butterflies within its tropical climate. Art enthusiasts can’t miss an opportunity to stop by the Albertina Museum and Gallery, while those who are looking for more classical forms of art can retreat to the architecturally stunning Museum of Art History.

Music aficionados can’t leave the country without stopping by the birthplace of Mozart. Salzburg offers a variety of attractions dedicated to the music giant, including the Museum at Getreidegasse 9, which is located in the apartment where Mozart was born. Those who would like to learn more about the musician can stroll through Mozart’s Residence. Art enthusiasts can stop over at the Cathedral Museum to enjoy a stunning assortment of baroque paintings, medieval sculptures, art and treasures. Visitors can also stop by the Museum of Modern Art Monchsberg, the Residence Gallery Salzburg and the Salzburg Baroque Museum to satiate their thirst for European art. Children and adults alike can enjoy the whimsical nature of the Folklore Museum and the Toy Museum, which can awaken imagination in even the most serious visitor. Those who are interested in visiting a World Cultural heritage site need look no further than Salzburg’s Old Town, perched above the Salzach River and guarded by the ancient Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Travelers who would like to escape from it all can flock to Bad Ischl, located in the stunning Austrian mountains. Guests can retreat to one of the town’s many mountain spas or stroll along the city’s central streets in search of historic sites. Those who are looking for a relaxing retreat can head over to the Gray Salon and the Kaiser Therme, which offer mineral baths, health treatments and mud baths to pamper a weary traveler. Those who are interested in learning more about the spa’s history can stop over at Marmorschlossl, while guests who would like to learn more about the town’s historic significance can stop into the Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl. Outdoor enthusiasts can strap on their backpacks an enjoy the surrounding mountains on foot or mountain bikes. Austria’s nearby Lake District draws visitors who are looking for everything from healing waters to family entertainment. The stunning region of Salzkammergut is home to the peaceful villages of Hallstatt and St Wolfgang, offering endless waterside entertainment at its numerous lakes and underground spelunking opportunities at the mystic Dachstein caves.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 13 of 230


Air Travel

  • Quality of Airports: Good (6.0 of 7)
  • Number of Airlines: 75
  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 21355000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Good (4.2 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 5272
  • Average Room Rate: $114.86

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 12%
  • Family Vacation: 22%
  • Couples Getaway: 49%
  • Friends Trip: 11%
  • Solo Travel: 11%

Top Vacation Destinations in Austria

Most popular cities in Austria in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Vienna
    Popularity: 1 | 42.36% Visitors | 353 Hotels

  • Salzburg
    Popularity: 2 | 10.91% Visitors | 145 Hotels

  • Innsbruck
    Popularity: 3 | 3.99% Visitors | 75 Hotels

  • Seefeld in Tirol
    Popularity: 4 | 1.95% Visitors | 63 Hotels

  • Graz
    Popularity: 5 | 1.75% Visitors | 80 Hotels

  • Zell Am See
    Popularity: 6 | 1.74% Visitors | 48 Hotels

  • Kitzbuhel
    Popularity: 7 | 1.59% Visitors | 54 Hotels

  • Saalbach-Hinterglemm
    Popularity: 8 | 1.15% Visitors | 67 Hotels

  • Linz
    Popularity: 9 | 1.04% Visitors | 36 Hotels

  • Obergurgl
    Popularity: 10 | 0.98% Visitors | 29 Hotels

  • St Anton Am Arlberg
    Popularity: 11 | 0.97% Visitors | 51 Hotels

  • Mayrhofen
    Popularity: 12 | 0.81% Visitors | 36 Hotels

  • Lech
    Popularity: 13 | 0.8% Visitors | 51 Hotels

  • Niederau
    Popularity: 14 | 0.76% Visitors | 20 Hotels

  • Bad Gastein
    Popularity: 15 | 0.67% Visitors | 32 Hotels

  • St Wolfgang
    Popularity: 16 | 0.61% Visitors | 25 Hotels

  • Kaprun
    Popularity: 17 | 0.59% Visitors | 29 Hotels

  • Ischgl
    Popularity: 18 | 0.54% Visitors | 38 Hotels

  • Bregenz
    Popularity: 19 | 0.52% Visitors | 19 Hotels

  • St Johann in Tirol
    Popularity: 20 | 0.47% Visitors | 22 Hotels

  • Neustift Im Stubaital
    Popularity: 21 | 0.46% Visitors | 39 Hotels

  • Pertisau
    Popularity: 22 | 0.44% Visitors | 19 Hotels

  • Hallstatt
    Popularity: 23 | 0.4% Visitors | 15 Hotels

  • Obertauern
    Popularity: 24 | 0.4% Visitors | 38 Hotels

  • Soll
    Popularity: 25 | 0.4% Visitors | 21 Hotels

  • Klagenfurt
    Popularity: 26 | 0.38% Visitors | 30 Hotels

  • Bad Kleinkirchheim
    Popularity: 27 | 0.37% Visitors | 15 Hotels

  • Igls
    Popularity: 28 | 0.36% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Villach
    Popularity: 29 | 0.35% Visitors | 24 Hotels

  • Dornbirn
    Popularity: 30 | 0.34% Visitors | 15 Hotels

  • Reutte
    Popularity: 31 | 0.31% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Solden
    Popularity: 32 | 0.31% Visitors | 39 Hotels

  • Kirchberg
    Popularity: 33 | 0.29% Visitors | 30 Hotels

  • Bad Hofgastein
    Popularity: 34 | 0.29% Visitors | 19 Hotels

  • Achenkirch
    Popularity: 35 | 0.28% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Schladming
    Popularity: 36 | 0.27% Visitors | 28 Hotels

  • Langenfeld
    Popularity: 37 | 0.26% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Warth
    Popularity: 38 | 0.26% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Fuschl Am See
    Popularity: 39 | 0.24% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Ellmau
    Popularity: 40 | 0.24% Visitors | 14 Hotels


Top Austria Hotels

  • 1
    Hotel Helga
    Haspingerstrasse 156, Seefeld in Tirol
    100% recommended | 77 reviews
  • 2
    Hotel-Pension Bloberger Hof
    Hammerauer Strasse, Salzburg
    99% recommended | 225 reviews
  • 3
    Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design Wien
    Lange Gasse 13, Vienna
    99% recommended | 245 reviews
  • 4
    Parkhotel Seefeld
    Riehlweg 404, Seefeld in Tirol
    100% recommended | 24 reviews
  • 5
    Apartment Pension Sacher
    Rotenturmstrasse 1 / 7, Vienna
    100% recommended | 73 reviews
  • 6
    Seelos
    Wettersteinstrasse 226, Seefeld in Tirol
    98% recommended | 45 reviews
  • 7
    Hotel Am Stephansplatz
    Stephansplatz 9, Vienna
    97% recommended | 306 reviews
  • 8
    The Ring Viennas Casual Luxury Hotel
    Karntnerring 8, Vienna
    98% recommended | 289 reviews
  • 9
    Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom
    Praterstrasse 1, Vienna
    97% recommended | 279 reviews
  • 10
    Hiltpolt
    Innsbruckerstrasse 18, Seefeld in Tirol
    100% recommended | 8 reviews