Vienna is a city steeped in culture and grandeur, home to grand palaces and museums, the opera, and Beethoven. A stroll down Vienna's beautiful Ringstrasse Boulevard, which is lined with royal buildings such as the Hofburg Imperial Palace and many beautiful parks, is a great way to absorb the city's magic. Vienna is one of Austria's most beautiful cities. For a relaxing evening, visit one of Vienna's cafes and enjoy some delicious coffee.

• Things To Do: Attend a Mozart Concert, Taste the finest wine, Ride the Hop On Hop Off bus, Indulge in a culinary experience
  
  
• Ideal Duration: 3 Nights/4 Days
  
  
• Ideal for: History, Architecture, Culture
  
  
• Places To Visit in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace
  
  
• Places To Stay : Hotel Ambassador, Vienna Marriott Hotel
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Ariston Hellenic Restaurant, Restaurant Rote Bar
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: April-May, September-October
  
  
• How To Reach: You can arrive in Vienna via flights from New Delhi and other major international cities.

Salzburg, one of Austria's must-see destinations, conjures up images of a charming city surrounded by rolling green meadows, majestic historical buildings, and Mozart. Salzburg, the birthplace of the genius composer and the setting for the iconic film Sound of Music, is at the top of the list of places to visit in Austria.

The old town of Aldsten, with its stunning baroque architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the imposing Hohensalzburg fortress is Europe's last remaining castle. The Salzburger Festspiele, a grand extravaganza of culture, music, and the arts held during the summer, is an unforgettable experience.

• Things To Do: Soak in the old world charm of Old Town, Take a trip to history at the Salzburg Museum, Go for a stroll in the Mirabell Gardens, Tour the famous residence of Mozart
  
  
• Ideal Duration: 1 Night/2 Days
  
  
• Ideal for: Architecture, Nature, Photography, Music
  
  
• Places To Visit: Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Castles
  
  
• Places To Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Sheraton Grand Salzburg, and Salzburg villas
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal, Das Restaurant Wasserfall
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: September-October
  
  
• How To Reach: There are number of direct trains between Salzburg and Vienna making rail journey one of the best ways to reach.

The idyllic alpine town, surrounded by high mountains, offers a diverse range of activities to make your visit worthwhile. You could take a leisurely stroll through the old town and marvel at the gleaming Goldenes Dachl, which is adorned with over 2500 gleaming tiles, or visit the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, one of Europe's best regional heritage museums.

Innsbruck has world-renowned ski resorts that can be enjoyed during the winter months, making it a destination for all seasons and one of the most magical places to visit in Austria in the winter. Hiking up the beautiful meadows, bungee jumping at Europa Bridge, taking the thrilling funicular ride up the Nordkette mountain range, and even checking out the Innsbruck nightlife are all options for adventure seekers.

• Things To Do: Maria-Theresien Strasse: Take A Stroll, Olympia SkiWorld: Go Skiing, Nordkette

• Cable Car: Go On A Ride, Golden Roof: Click Some Pictures
  
  
• Ideal for: Adventure, Architecture, Culture
  
  
• Places To Visit in Innsbruck: Goldenes Dachl, Hofburg, Triumphal Arch
  
  
• Places To Stay: Hotel Grauer Bär, Hotel Central
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant, Restaurant Lichtblick
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: December-April
  
  
• How To Reach: The best way to reach Innsbruck from Vienna is via train that takes about 4-5 hours.

With shimmering blue lakes (76 in total! ), stunning alpine ranges, charming villages, and luxurious spa towns, this picturesque resort area near Salzburg offers the quintessential Austrian experience. The fairy tale village of Hallstatt, located by Lake Hallstatt and listed on UNESCO's world heritage sites list, is one of Austria's most beautiful places to visit.

Halstatt's stunning pastel colored houses, underground salt lake Salzwelten, and Ice Cave on Dachstein Mountain are without a doubt among Austria's most beautiful destinations. Other popular tourist destinations include Bad Ischl, a spa town, and St Wolfgang, a romantic town.

• Ideal for: Nature, Culture, Spas, Adventure
  
  
• Places To Visit: Mirabell Palace, Fortress Hohenzsalzburg
  
  
• Places To Stay: Mühlradl Apartments, Hotel Gasthof Weißer Bär
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Restaurant Hubertuskeller, Ledererhaus
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: September-October
  
  
• How To Reach: There is a guided bus tour that will take you to the most interesting points in Salzkammergut.

Graz, Austria's second largest city, has six universities and one of Europe's best preserved Old Town areas, so there's plenty to keep your wanderlust satisfied. Add in the numerous museums, impressive baroque and Renaissance-style buildings, and a unique forested hill in the city's center with panoramic views, and you've got the recipe for a perfect vacation.

Graz will tempt you both literally and figuratively, with its many culinary delights. Cooking enthusiasts can take some pumpkin seed oil home with them to spruce up their dishes. Graz is one of the most unusual places to visit in Austria, and it is a must-see!

• Ideal for: History, Food, Education
  
  
• Places To Visit: Eggenberg Palace, Kunsthaus, Altstadt von Graz
  
  
• Places To Stay: NH Graz City, Hotel Weitzer Graz
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Caylend Restaurant, Vina
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: April-September
  
  
• How To Reach: There are direct trains from Vienna to Graz. It takes about 2 hours to get here by train.

Canoeing, spelunking, beautiful churches, and Porsche's hometown are all reasons to spend a few days in Austria's most popular summer destination. During the summer, the lovely Worthersee Lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, and canoeing.

For some adventure and exploration, visit the colorful Griffen Stalactite cave. A visit to Gmund, the birthplace of Porsche, and admiring the 12th century ancient Cathedral of Gurk round out your list of must-do experiences in one of Austria's best travel destinations.

• Ideal for: Adventure, Nature
  
  
• Places To Visit: Wörthersee Lake, Casino Velden
  
  
• Places To Stay: Seepark Hotel – Congress & Spa, Hotel Sandwirth
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Restaurant Maria Loretto, Seerestaurant Rosé
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: April, November-December
  
  
• How To Reach: The train journey from Vienna to Worthersee takes about 5 hours.

Tourists can take a dip in the healing hot spring waters and breathe in the pure mountain air in Bad Gastein, a spa town. This splendid hill town, perched on the High Tauern Mountain, also attracts skiing enthusiasts during the winter, making it one of Austria's best places to visit.

Bad Gastein is known for its Belle Epoque style hotels and villas, as well as thrilling hiking trails and plenty of outdoor activities such as biking and hiking. The spectacular Gastein waterfall, located in the town's heart, is a stunning sight. More reasons to book your vacation now include open studios, creative workshops, jazz shows, culinary delights, and a thriving nightlife.

• Ideal for: Relaxation, History, Skiing
  
  
• Places To Visit: Molltaler Gletscher, Stubnerkogel
  
  
• Places To Stay: Johannesbad Hotel Palace, Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Gasteiner Wirtshaus, Ginger n’Gin
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: December-March
  
  
• How To Reach: There are direct trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein that runs every three hours in a day.

Bregenz, on the eastern shore of Lake Constance, has panoramic views of the Swiss and German Alps. It is one of Austria's most beautiful destinations. Take a walk along the lakefront promenade or take a cable car ride up Pfander Mountain for spectacular views of Lake Constance.

The mountain top is also a great spot for a picnic with breathtaking views or a stroll along a hiking trail. The opera and orchestras will bowl you over at the annual Bregenz festival (July-August), which will be performed on a floating lakeside platform. The city's architecture, history, and art legacy can be seen in museums and beautiful buildings throughout the city.

• Ideal for: Nature, Culture
  
  
• Places To Visit: Kunsthaus Bregenz, Pfänder Mountain
  
  
• Places To Stay: Hotel Weißes Kreuz, Hotel Schwärzler
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Wirtshaus am See, Gasthaus Kornmesser
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: July-August
  
  
• How To Reach: There are about 20 trains a day between Innsbruck and Bregenz. The train journey takes 2 hours and 37 minutes.

This rich valley, which runs alongside the beautiful Danube River, is one of the best South Austria tourist attractions. Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance and unparalleled natural beauty, is known among wine connoisseurs for producing some of the best white wines in the world.

The Wachau valley, which is dotted with magnificent monasteries (such as the baroque Melk monastery), castles, and fortresses, offers plenty of history and architectural delights, and it deserves to be one of Austria's most well-known tourist destinations.

• Ideal for: Wines, Architecture, History
  
  
• Places To Visit: Aggstein Castle
  
  
• Places To Stay: Hotel Klinglhuber, Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Hotel Restaurant Donauwirt, Restaurant Heinzle
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: March-June
  
  
• How To Reach: Take a train from Vienna to Melk and then a bus from here to Wachau.

Zell am See is one of Austria's most beautiful places for natural beauty and relaxation, with international level ski slopes, pristine blue waters of Zell Am See Lake, and the picturesque Salzburg mountains. If you're visiting Austria in March, make sure to include this location on your itinerary.

Some of the most invigorating experiences in this enchanting alpine town are cycling along the dreamy lake or swimming in the impossibly blue water of the lake. You can take in the scenery while sipping coffee in one of the city's many cafes, or take a walk along the elevated walkway at St. Hippolyte's Church for some of the best views at Zell Am See Lake.

• Ideal for: Nature
  
  
• Places To Visit: Lake Zell
  
  
• Places To Stay: Superior Hotel Tirolerhof, Hotel Latini
  
  
• Best Restaurants: Seewirt Das Restaurant, The Burger Factory
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: June-August
  
  
• How To Reach: The train from Salzburg is the best way to reach Zell Am See and takes not more than two hours.