Austria

Austria

Austria is a prosperous and democratic country situated in central Europe. Austrian cities like Vienna, the capital, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz are popular travel destinations. The most visited tourist attractions include Hohensalzburg Castle, Hofburg Imperial Palace and the ever popular Schonbrunn Palace.

Austria has no less than 8 neighbouring countries! Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein and Germany are just around the corner. Located on the eastern end of the Alps, the landscapes in Austria are vast and mostly mountainous. Tourists explore historic cities and mountain villages all year round and the activities across seasons range from skiing, ice skating and cycling along scenic rivers and lakes. We strongly recommend Austria as a travel destination in every season.

Austria is a German-speaking country, but most people can understand and speak basic English. The cuisine includes dishes like spicy goulash, wiener schnitzel and apple strudel.

Expat Explore’s selection of multi-country Europe tours will take you to magical Austria to taste the rich Austrian culture and history and explore the hidden secrets this beautiful country has to offer!