Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities in Austria

Austria, is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is famous for its castles, palaces and buildings, among other architectural works.

One of the best tourist destinations in the world, this country has a series of natural wonders that amaze you with their historic architectures and an eye catching view.

Austria has something to offer to everyone, a visual treat for history buffs, castles for the dreamers, churches for the believers and restaurant bars for the foodies in you.

Austria is the world's most tourist-friendly country, with high scores across the board. Check out our list of top 10 most beautiful cities in Austria to plan a trip soon.

Also known as “the city of music”, Austria's Imperial capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture.

It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Salzburg is a very popular tourist destination and famous for mainly its Baroque architecture, general prettiness, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the world-class Salzburg Festival, a series of opera, concerts and theatre performances.

#2. Salzburg

The fourth largest city in Austria, Salzburg has a host of great restaurants and bars for visitors to enjoy.

Tucked away in the dramatic landscapes of the alps, Innsbruck is a true alpine gem and renowned worldwide for its ski resorts and tradition of hosting winter sports competitions.

With stunning views of the surrounding mountains, there are a number of great trails and paths for hikers to enjoy, while skiers will delight in the range of slopes on offer.

Graz is the second largest city in Austria which has an influence of the Roman culture. Shops and restaurants line the narrow surrounding streets, which blend Renaissance and baroque architecture.

Graz is well known for its incredible architecture, a lively nightlife, Syrian cuisine, surrounding countryside, thriving markets, winter sports and an extravagant art, music and culture.

The small, elegant capital of Burgenland is best known for its most famous former resident, 18th-century musician and composer Joseph Haydn. Watched over by a wonderful palace, there are a couple of good museums and some pretty streets to wander.

A must visit place for wanderlust people, with a number of restaurants, cafes, shopping complexes, museums, castles and a lot more, this city should be on your list.

Klagenfurt is famous for its extremely attractive Old Town quarter with its picturesque lanes; historical buildings; and its many arcaded Renaissance courtyards with their trendy boutiques, galleries, and cafés.

It has a nice old town, with the city’s main landmark being the distinctive Lindwurm monument depicting a villager killing a dragon.

This city is rich in historic buildings and also has schools of art and music, a college-level Academy of Industrial and Art Design (1947), a seminary, scientific institutes, museums and art galleries, libraries, archives, an opera house, and theatres.

Linz is famous for a variety that is found at open air events, in bars and restaurants and in the theatre and on concert stages of the city.

Villach is a railway gateway to most parts of Austria as well as the Italian border. It is well-known for its carnival which is broadcasted on public television throughout Austria.

It has antiquities which are worth seeing, museums, castles, churches, resorts, doll house & much more. It is a great place for ice-skating, cross country skiing and hiking.

Known for its world class wine production as well as its proximity to the Danube Krems an der Donau is a riverside town.

Krems is the primary producer of Marillenschnaps, an apricot brandy. The best time to visit Krems is in spring, when the Apricot Blossoms are in bloom in the Wachau Valley, or during the wine harvest in autumn.

Steyr is an ancient town with modern amenities, marketing its rich cultural and architectural heritage.

For those who love serene and peaceful holidays, Steyr is a must go place. The city also has some wonderful castles and national parks to add to the charm.

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