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Save on Art and History Museum Tickets in Vienna
Visitors to Vienna can save on art and history museum admission fees by using combination tickets or the cheap Jahreskarte for the Kunsthistorisches Museum collections.
Tickets for the Bregenzer Festspiele in Austria
Cheap tickets are available online for the Bregenzer Festspiele, an annual opera, music, and arts festival held each summer on the shores of Lake Constance in Austria.
Best Cheap Ski Shuttle Buses to Salzburg Airport
Private shuttle buses provide easy and cheap transfer services from Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) to winter sport ski resorts in Salzburger Land, Tirol, and Bavaria.
Best Cheap Transportation to Salzburg Airport
Cheap transportation options to Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) include buses and ski transfer shuttles. Car hire, VIP limousine services, and taxis are also available.
Fly to Austrian Christmas Markets from the UK
Low-cost airlines have cheap flights from London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Dublin to Austrian Christmas markets in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz.
Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria
The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, and Linz on the Danube.
New High-Speed Railjet between Vienna and Zurich
The new high-speed luxurious Railjet train from Vienna (Austria) to Zurich (Switzerland) via Innsbruck, Salzburg and Linz improves Europe's fast rail network in the Alps.
Best Danube Riverboat Christmas Market Cruises
A Danube riverboat cruise offers a romantic way to visit German, Austrian, and Hungarian Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Nuremberg, Passau, Vienna and Budapest.
Austrian Trains: Cheap Group Fares
The cheap Einfach-Raus-Ticket allows for great savings and unlimited travel for groups of up to five persons on local regional trains run by Austrian Railways (ÖBB).
Public Transportation to Hallstatt
Hallstatt, a picturesque village and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed sight in Austria, can be reached by train or bus from Vienna or as a day trip from Salzburg.
Driving to UNESCO-Listed Hallstatt
The picturesque Austrian village Hallstatt is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and a pleasant day trip by car from Salzburg or a stop en route when driving to Vienna.
See Hallstatt's Karner Bone House
A popular if bizarre sight to see in Hallstatt, a day trip from Salzburg, Austria is its Karner (Beinhaus / Bone House) where 600 painted human skulls are on display.
Cheap Flights: Innsbruck, Austria
Low-cost and charter airlines offer the best cheap tickets and deals when flying to Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (INN) in Tyrol, Austria.
Top Sights in Innsbruck, Austria
Sightseeing highlights in Innsbruck, Austria, include the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), the Mausoleum of Maximilian, the ski jump at Bergisel, and Schloss Ambras Castle.
Cheap Flights to Salzburg, Austria
Low-cost airlines offer cheap tickets and discount airfares on flights to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Austria flying from London, the UK, Germany, and European cities.
Coffee in Central Vienna, Austria
Strong, fresh coffee in Vienna with Sachertorte in tradition-rich cafés such as Hotel Sacher Wien, Café Central, and Demel is a top attraction of the Austrian capital.
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Austria
Austria has some fine UNESCO World Heritage sites with architecture, natural beauty, and not surprisingly music confirming the Austrian contribution to world culture


Contributing Articles in Austria Travel

Christmas Markets in Salzburg
Salzburg's Advent markets are evidence, if any was needed, that the Austrian city has much more to offer tourists than just the legacies of Mozart and The Sound of Music.
Visit the Village of Christkindl, Austria
Just outside the city of Steyr is the tiny town of Christkindl, known for its church, religious artifacts, and post office, and is especially popular around the holidays.
Linz, Austria, 2009 European Capital of Culture
Most Americans know Linz, Austria (if at all) as the home of the famous cake Linzertorte. The 2009 Cultural Capital year should change that.
Gay-friendly Linz, Austria
Best known as the town where the amazing cake Linzertorte originated, Linz, Austria is a forward-looking, gay-friendly gem, an up-and-comer that's too often overlooked.
Gay-friendly Innsbruck, Austria
Gay/lesbian visitors to Austria will love Innsbruck, with a perfect setting in the Alps, many restaurants and GLBT nightlife, and perfect setting in Alpine ski country.
St Peter's Cemetery, Salzburg
Immortalised in The Sound of Music, St Peter's Cemetery dates back to 1627 and has an interesting history.
Take a Vacation at a Monastery or Convent
In Good Night & God Bless, author Trish Clark tells where to find unique, friendly and affordable lodging in Europe with religious orders.
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is one of the largest cities in Austria and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Salzburg Festival 2009
The 2009 Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival), Europe's largest opera, music and theatre festival, gets underway on July 25 and continues until August 30.
Enjoy Walking in Vienna, a Stroller's Delight
Vienna is a city for walkers, with nooks and crannies to explore. This article tells you where to find places and pleasures that tourists don't often come upon.
Vienna's Marvelous Museums Promise Variety
Displaying everything from Verkstadt furniture and baroque silver to avant gard art, Vienna may have a more diverse collection of museums than any other European city.
Cultural Events and Attractions in Linz, Austria
On January 10, 2009 Linz, Austria formally received the mantle of European Capital of Culture from Liverpool, England.
Visiting Cafes in Steyr, Austria
In Austria, cafes are a popular place to spend leisure time. The small Upper Austrian city of Steyr, not far from Linz, offers a wide variety of choices.
Take A Stroll Above and Around Salzburg
When the weather cooperates, there are several spots in and around Salzburg providing stunning views and great photo opportunities.
Exploring the Night Life in Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria, may not rival Berlin's or Prague's night life, but there is still plenty to offer for those looking for a cafe, bar, or place to go dancing.
A Maverick's Guide to The New Vienna
Travelers who tire of the traditional sights will find contemporary art, architecture, music, drama and other attractions if they know where to go in Vienna.
Discover the Original Sound of Music in Austria
Step back in time with Panorama Tours, Maria and the von Trapp family in Salzburg to see the classic locations where the cult Sound of Music took to the silver screen.
Christmas Market 2008 at Schönbrunn Palace
The advent season will soon be descending on Vienna again. Beginning on November 22 to December 26, Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna will fall under a Christmas spell.
Detours on the Salzburg-Vienna Train Line
When traveling from Salzburg to Vienna or vice versa, take some time to see what other fantastic tourist destinations Austria and the surrounding area have to offer.
Biking Around Austria's Lake Neusiedl
When planning a trip to the southeast Austrian province of Burgenland, consider renting a bicycle. Scenic paths surround Lake Neusiedl and are perfect for bike rides.
Stops on the Vienna-Salzburg Train Line
On the direct route from Vienna to Salzburg and vice versa, the train makes several stops. Know where you can transfer and when to make travel easier.
Historic Bad Ischl, Upper Austria
This small town nestled in the mountains of Upper Austria features charming streets, cafes, and a spa, and was a prime holiday destination for 19th-century Habsburgs.
Transportation to Vienna's Airport
Vienna's public transportation system provides multiple ways of getting to Schwechat Airport just outside the city, such as direct trains, the subway, and buses.
Steyr: Austria's Hidden Cultural Treasure
Combine a castle on a hill with two aquamarine rivers, spires, and a variety of architecture, and the result is the small, fairy tale-like Upper Austrian city of Steyr.
Visit the Small City of Bregenz
Located just over the Swiss and German borders in Austria, Bregenz is the perfect place to spend a day while traveling around the eastern portion of Lake Constance.

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