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Plan a free trip to AustriaUpdated: 2026-10-18
Austria is a European gem combining breathtaking Alpine landscapes, rich imperial history, and a magnificent musical culture. Visit magnificent palaces, ski down snowy slopes, and taste the unique Viennese charm.
Things to do in Austria include Salzburg Old Town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
One of the largest and best-preserved castles in Europe, with magnificent panoramic views of Salzburg and the Alps.
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A Baroque palace and magnificent gardens in Salzburg, famous for 'The Sound of Music' filming locations.
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A museum in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born, showcasing his life and musical instruments.
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The magnificent imperial summer residence, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with splendid gardens and an ancient zoo.
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The former imperial residence, housing the Sisi Museum, the Imperial Silver Collection, and the Spanish Riding School.
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Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley, that belongs to the Austrian Congregation. The abbey contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty.
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Lake Wolfgang, lying mostly within the state of Salzburg, is one of the best-known lakes in the Salzkammergut resort region. The municipalities on its shore include Strobl, St Gilgen, the villages of Abersee and Ried, and the market town of St Wolfgang in the state of Upper Austria.
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The Hallein Salt Mine, also known as Salzbergwerk Dürrnberg, is a fascinating underground salt mine set within the Dürrnberg plateau above Hallein, Austria. Workers have extracted salt here for over 2,600 years, beginning in the era of Celtic tribes and even earlier, providing the economic foundation that turned nearby Salzburg into a powerful trading hub.
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Liechtensteinklamm is a dramatic alpine gorge located in the Austrian Alps near St Johann im Pongau, about 50 km south of Salzburg. Stretching roughly 4 km in length, this natural wonder is framed by soaring rock walls that rise up to 300 meters high.
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Salzburg Old Town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace, Hellbrunn Palace, Krimml Waterfalls and 9 more. Hohensalzburg Fortress: One of the largest and best-preserved castles in Europe, with magnificent panoramic views of Salzburg and the Alps.
Day 1: Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Vienna State Opera. Day 2: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Krimml Waterfalls. Day 3: Gosau Lakes, Wolfgangsee.
The itinerary for Austria runs through Hietzing, Innere Stadt and Salzburg.
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