Feldkirch is an enchanting town on the border between Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and is the second largest town in the Vorarlberg region. The history of this amazing medieval town dates back to the 1200’s with the creation of Schattenburg Castle and has seen numerous battles including the Battle of Feldkirch in 1799 between Austrian …
Lienz is a town in the Tyrol region of Austria with a current population of 11,903 and lies at the confluence of the rivers Isel and Drava. Settlements have been present in the area of Lienz since the Bronze Age and has also seen Roman control under the Emperor Claudius. Further on in history, Lienz …
The Capital of Austria is home to nearly one third of the county’s inhabitants and is its primary city. This metropolitan city hosts the United Nations organisation and is a major centre for Austria’s culture, economy and Politics. With many different names like the City of Music and the City of dreams, Vienna is renowned …
Nestled in the southern part of Austria, around an hour’s drive from the Slovenian border, Graz is a beautiful city and the second largest behind Vienna. Settlements have been present in Graz since the early ages and it has been part of the Hapsburg empire and closely linked with Slovenia. The city has a rich …
Bad Ischl is considered a spa town owing to its history of involvement with salt mining and also brine pools – During the 1500’s a salt mine was opened in the town which saw a boost to its economy and development, and then later in the 19th century when Brine became popular for medicinal purposes, …
Villach has roots spanning back to the Neolithic period and also traces of Roman influence with remains being unearthed of many Roman Artefacts. It has since been an important town in the state of Carinthia and is the seventh largest city in Austria. Located in Southern Austria, Villach is only a short drive from the …
Bregenz is the capital of the Vorarlberg state in western Austria and lies on the shores of the immense freshwater body, Lake Constance (Or Bodensee in German). This charming town has many fantastic sights and a great deal to offer in terms of tourism and activities. From the wonderful promenade, to the intriguing Vorarlberg Museum …
Klagenfurt is the capital of the state of Carinthia in Austria; it has a population of around 99,000 and is the sixth largest in the country. Due to a more southerly location, Klagenfurt has cold winters but relatively warm summers and is in a prime position on the shores of the popular Lake Worthersee. The …
Linz is a beautiful and sometimes underrated city located in the northern part of Austria on the River Danube. As the third largest city in Austria it as actually of major importance and also a great tourist destination with many interesting sights and activities. The great combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of …
Salzburg is one of the most renowned cities in Austria and Europe, and has possibly the best-preserved old town centre full of beautiful baroque architecture which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This charming Austrian town is most famous for being the birthplace of the classical composer Mozart, but has so much more …