Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg, Austria
Austria Is Always In Season
With the cooler weather and festive season right around the corner, Europe continues to be on our radar, especially Austria, which has so much to offer all year round.
Top: Hallstatt, Austria
Bottom Left: Café Central, Austria | Bottom Right: Vienna State Opera
In Fall, wander the streets of Vienna, the country’s culture capital. Music is part of the fabric of life here, with concerts in all sorts of venues every day and night. Our advice? Get tickets to whatever is on at the Vienna State Opera. It’s one of the world’s top performance venues and a night out you’ll never forget, from the grand Renaissance architecture to the top-notch people watching.
No Vienna visit is complete without a stop at a coffee house. Order an Einspänner (espresso topped with whipped cream) at Café Central, where the cognoscenti have gathered for centuries.
Top: Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Bottom Left: St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria | Bottom Right: Salzburg Christmas Market
In Winter, Vienna’s Ball season begins mid-November and peaks in January, with more than 300 dances from the traditional to the lively Rainbow Ball. Book waltz lessons, rent a gown or tux, and end the night like a local at a sausage stand where formalwear is part of the scene.
Christmas markets light up towns across Austria with mulled wine, raclette, and festive treats, a magical start to the season. Prefer the slopes? Head to St. Anton am Arlberg for legendary runs and après, or to Zell am See-Kaprun for lakeside alpine charm.
Top: Salzburg, AustriaBottom Left: Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria | Bottom Right: Hofburg Palace, Vienna
In Spring/Summer, hikers return to the Alps as the snow recedes and music festivals across the country begin anew. Many head to Salzburg for a Sound of Music moment, while others come for the world-renowned festival in July and August.
This is also the season for exploring Austria’s lakes, from boating on Wolfgangsee to swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Achensee, surrounded by mountain views and endless summer days.
Discover one of the world's best year-round destinations.
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