This mountain is the reason sunscreen exists
The Austrians of the country's westernmost state, Vorarlberg, have two common questions for visitors.
The cycling city where e-bikes rule, on and off road
An e-bike might seem like cheating to hardcore cyclists, but in this city it is understandable.
The world's most terrifying place to spend Christmas
You better not shout, you better not cry - a big horned demon-faced creature will beat you with chains and carry you away.
Christmas in Salzburg is terrifying
It's Christmas every day at this museum. But something sinister is lurking inside ...
The Austrian town where Italy, Germany and Switzerland meet
Though it may not have the profile of Austria's most famous cities, Innsbruck is a popular destination on many touring routes.
Inside Vienna's renovated palace of princes
The Palais Liechtenstein is a fascinating insight into aristocratic expectations at the height of the Habsburgs.
This 'ship' is becalmed in an undiscovered corner of Europe
The Bregenz region, little-known to Australian visitors, is like stepping back to a simpler time.
Tiny Austrian village creates world's coolest bus stops
A tiny village in Austria has taken the mundane bus stop and turned it into a work of art.
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Renowned as the birthplace of classical music, Austria is a country of culture and striking beauty. Spectacular snow-capped mountains reflected in deep blue lakes become a skiing mecca in winter, and in summer attract hikers, cyclists and swimmers. Year-round, innovative cuisine sets it apart from its Swiss neighbours; and a sense of grandeur belies the Austrian cheeky demenour, as one visit to Salzburg's trick fountains sum up.
