Overview

Austria is not just at the geographic heart of Europe; it has also played a significant role in European history, helping to shape the Europe we know today.

The Arlberg region, the cradle of modern Alpine skiing, and Innsbruck, in the Alps’ foothills, are both well-known for their stunning winter sports scenes. However, Austria is primarily hilly, providing spectacular landscapes and year-round walking opportunities.

Many baroque castles, palaces, and gardens, as well as museums detailing Austria’s role in both musical history and psychology, can be found in the major towns of Vienna and Graz. Haydn, Mahler, Liszt, and, of course, Mozart are famous Austrian musicians and composers, while Sigmund Freud, the pioneer of psychoanalysis, was also born here.