Austria

A country of unparalleled beauty that expertly melds modern cities with awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

Austria is one of Europe's hidden gems and a truly magical destination all year round. Nestled in the heart of Europe, this small country is rich in incomparable cultural, artistic and natural heritage.

Home to Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Klimt, but also Marie Antoinette and Sissy, this former pearl of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has an illustrious past and an undeniable contemporary influence in the world of arts and thought.

Austria offers unspoiled nature, alpine landscapes of rare beauty, punctuated by baroque castles and picturesque villages straight out of a children's tale. Its capital, the artistic and monumental Vienna, is crossed by the River Danube and is home to the Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces. Other notable regions are the Bohemian Forest in the north and Lake Traunsee. The splendid and musical Salzburg. Idyllic Innsbruck, a jewel of the Alps much loved by lovers of skiing and outdoor sports. Medieval Graz, full of history and cultural interests.