Points of Interest in Austria

The halls of the palace took a year to build, and then Chinese ice artisans created the decorations and individual interior details. Today, visitors come to the Throne Room as if they were in a museum.

Hundertwasser studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, but not for long: his studies did not correspond to his creative impulses. So he founded his own art academy, the Pintorarium, and formulated his vision of painting, architecture and, in particular, the urban landscape. In his opinion, ...

Not far from the town of Hallein, near Salzburg, are salt mines. The Dürnberg Mines, as they are called, are always full of curious tourists from all over the world. Salt has been mined here for a long time — the "white gold" that makes all food so delicious.

On the right bank of the River Inn, in one of the most picturesque spots in Tyrol, lies a tiny settlement — Rattenberg, which proudly holds the status of Austria's smallest town. The population of Rattenberg is only 443, but the town has a pleasant atmosphere.

A family stroll along the city's most famous street will allow you to admire the architecture, experience the flavour of the Austrian capital and enjoy the permanent and temporary sculptures. The Graben and Vienna are inseparable.

The Plague Column in Vienna has been described as a unique sculptural ensemble, a true work of art — so it is worth staying a while. To find out what's on the monument, we suggest you dig a little deeper into history.

Once you're in the heart of the Alps — green or snowy (depending on your luck) Tyrol — don't miss a trip to the silver mines of Schwaz. Schwaz is a small town at the foot of the Karwendel mountain range.

The Court Opera first appeared in Vienna in the 17th century, but it was not until the second half of the 19th century that it was given its own building. The building was designed by the architect August von Sicard Sickardsburg, while the idea for the interior design came from Eduard van der Null. ...

The city of festivals has remained faithful to the memory of its legendary resident by keeping its museum in excellent condition. There are clavichords, a harpsichord and a small violin belonging to Wolfgang Amadeus, as well as numerous paintings by the artist Joseph Lange, depicting the composer ...

Kohlmarkt, where the famous Café Demel is nestled between the boutiques of Dior and Tiffany's, is a must on any tour of Vienna. Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria (Princess Sisi) came here to sample the exquisite sweets. The recipes for many of these have survived to this day, delighting and ...

Alpeniglu offers guided tours in several languages every half hour, during which the guide explains the ice-making process, the sculptures displayed in the huts and the craftsmen who created these masterpieces. The themes of the compositions change every year.

If you visit Mirabel Palace in spring, summer or autumn, you'll be able to enjoy the beauty of the building and the park, take photographs, and the children can relax in their own way by running through the alleys.