Top Things to do in Austria
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What to do and see in Austria, Austria: The Best Things to do Adventurous
As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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1. Grossglockner
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5.0 based on 386 reviews
Austria's highest mountain and centrepiece of the High Tauern National Park You can approach the Grossglockner in many different ways: it is the highest mountain of the Alpine Republic, one of the most striking elevations in the Eastern Alps and the summit of passion for many a mountaineer. The mountain is also home to people, numerous animals and rare plants. The Glockner is cloaked in secrecy, is the stuff of legend and has great attractive power. It is an obstacle on the path from north to south, yet a place where it has been overcome through the millennia. Join us and get to know his majesty, the Grossglockner, in his numerous aspects!
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
Nice glacier view and really nice visitors support with free parking house,many information about glacier,nature,fauna&flora????
2. Grossglockner High Alpine Road
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5.0 based on 1,565 reviews
One of Austria's top 3 destinations amidst the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is like an ornament of ribbons located between green mountain pastures, colourful flower meadows, rocky rubble, ice and show. It nestles up against hills, follows the course of the natural ground and fits the mountains like a glove. Whooshing waterfalls, the shrill whistling of marmots and the howling wind in the summit regions create an unforgettable high alpine soundscape. And then, all of a sudden, he appears: his majesty, the Grossglockner, the black mountain. Join us for a journey beyond compare up high to the perpetual ice of the glacier!
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The roads are well-maintained thus the entrance fee is worth it. Mountain landscape is breathtaking and heavenly. One can make short stops spontaneously for clicking or snacks. Restaurants are in major hot spots.No boring moment because the weather was glorious: sunny and blue skies. It would have been otherwise had it rain. Serpentine roads. Water falls upon reaching the the top of Grosglockner !
3. Grossglockner National Park
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5.0 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
For my family, weather is important in visiting this Austrian mountain glory. After waiting for a sunny, blue skies and temperature above 25"C, we headed-off for a road trip from Munich, Germany. Car entrance fee € 36.50. But it was worth it. Every curve is fascinating unfolding of mountain views just as in the postcards. There is always a viewpoint for taking photos along the way. Serpentine roads. Snowcapped mountain tops. Delightful indeed.For a landscape lover, this is one terrific park to be. Restaurants are in strategic places for stops. Roads are well-maintained. This was our short covid break. Glad we did it !
4. St. Anton Classic
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Skischule & Vermittlungsagentur mit einheimischen Skilehrern und -guides, Snowboardlehrern und - guides, direkt bei der Galzigbahn in St. Anton. Local ski instructors and guides, snowboard instructors and guides. Our office is located next to the Galzig station, in the centre of St. Anton am Arlberg.
Reviewed By annemiekewolfkamp - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I went on my first skiing trip in St. Anton am Arlberg last week and needed some lessons to get comfortable to ski. I had a great chat at the office and felt more comfortable right away. Tom helped me out and was such a friendly, patient and helpfull guide. He taught me the basics of skiing in 2 days and made me enjoy skiing:) I would definitely recommend st Anton Classic to everyone who needs a ski instructor in St. Anton!
5. Skischule SMT Mayrhofen
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5.0 based on 240 reviews
Ski and Snowboard School in Mayrhofen Group and private lessons for Children and Adults of all Levels.
Reviewed By Deanellis1 - London, United Kingdom
I visited Mayrhofen in January and booked my ski instruction through SMT, My ski instructor was Frederik Johannessen. Not having skied previously I was a little apprehensive but very excited, I need not have been concerned. Frederik was an excellent instructor and took me through the basics and I was soon learning how to ski under control. By the end of the week I was negotiating blue and red slopes with confidence and control, Frederik was patient and his level of instruction was second to none, he is a credit to SMT and I hope to return soon to continue my learning with Frederik.
6. St. Anton
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4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
One of the more popular ski resorts in the Tirols.
Reviewed By steadsy - Blyth, United Kingdom
.....but does the person who does the colour grading of pistes have colour-blindness. Most blue runs in the main area have very steep red bits (esp. pistes 50 and 100), reds are very steep and yet some of the blacks are easily do-able. The snow was excellent when we were there so we ventured over to Lech/Zurs via Stuben and the Trittkopf gondolas with very steep top end. The very steep red piste 144, in Zurs, is brilliant and a must if you like a challenge with a long, shallow 1km schuss at the bottom.
7. Untersberg
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4.5 based on 2,021 reviews
Reviewed By S8424YSmarkc - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Great way to spend a few hours of a trip to Salzburg. Particularly at this time of year when there's plenty of snow at the top (but none in town). On a clear day, such as we had, the views were great and it's really nice in the sunny weather. Cable car up is pricey (EUR25 return), but it is free with a Salzburg Card (one of its many many benefits). Easy to reach from the town centre by bus. One of the bus routes (route 25) also goes via Hellbrunn and Salzburg Zoo, so it is very easy to combine all 3 into an excellent day trip (as we did).
8. SchafbergBahn
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4.5 based on 831 reviews
Take a ride on the steepest cog railway in Austria from St. Wolfgang to the top of the 1,783 m tall Schafberg. In 35 minutes, the SchafbergBahn will carry you to the top. With its striking summit, this is one of Austria’s most beautiful and scenic mountains, treating visitors to incomparable views of the surrounding natural landscapes.
9. Eisriesenwelt
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4.5 based on 1,636 reviews
Reviewed By lindasO4354QC - Delta, Canada
We visited this attraction in September 2019. Breath-taking. Definitely no photos to help preserve the ice. Fitness level required to hike up to the cave entrance plus climb stairs inside the cave (700!), Postcards available in the gift shop to help you bring home photos to show your friends. Dress warmly, you ARE in a cave full of ice.
10. Salzwelten Hallstatt
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4.5 based on 1,536 reviews
Take the panorama funicular railway up the mountain at Hallstatt to discover the mysterious attraction of this mystical area. The path leads to the tunnel mouth and into a unique underground world first dug by hand more than 3000 years ago: many kilometres of tunnels lead deep into the rock interior. Enjoy a day full of fun and information at the Salt Mine Hallstatt for the hole family.
Reviewed By auntieboo88 - Ottawa, Canada
If you have a few hours to spare in Hallstatt, taking a tour of the salt mine is a must! A steep funicular takes you up to the prep building where you will don special coveralls and meet your guide. Tour groups are a max of 65 people, but even with that number, you never feel crowded or have trouble hearing/understanding the guide and virtual displays within the mine. Touring the mine is safe, interesting, and full of little surprises, like measuring your speed on one of the wooden slides that would carry miners between different levels within the mountain!
