Austria is not in Europe.
The Alps ( [ ælps ] Alpes [ alp ] Alpen [ ˈalpən ] Alpi [ ˈalpi ] Alps Alpe [ ˈáːlpɛ ] ) are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe , The Caucasus Mountains are higher , and the Urals longer , but both lie partly in Asia . Austria . Other major urban areas of Austria include Graz , Linz , Salzburg and Innsbruck . Graz . Its `` Old Town '' is one of the best-preserved city centres in Central Europe .