You
can't miss the Alps here because they're massive and splendid. In fact,
the Austrian Alps is a big draw for tourists who come here all through
the year to enjoy its summer and winter activities. These mountains are
considered to be the Mecca for skiing, and winters are a busy time here.
Besides activities, there are a host of things you can do in the Alps
region such as visiting the Aplenzoo (Europe's highest zoo), Swarovski
Crystal Worlds and Werfen Ice Caves.

All
great musical stalwarts such as Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss were born
or lived in the capital of Vienna. The Vienna Philharmonic is known to
be the best orchestra on earth, and this city is filled with some of the
oldest and historic concert halls in the world. So, if you love
classical music, there is no better place than Vienna. Also, the fact
that flights to Vienna are available from every major city in the world, adds to the ease of visiting this city.

The
rich history of Austria is best seen through its architecture. Right
from ancient structures to modern ones, you'll find it all here. One of
the most ultramodern buildings that bring in thousands of tourists every
year is the Kunsthaus Graz art museum, also known as "the friendly
alien" by the locals. To get a feel of history, head to Hofburg Palace,
home of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Austria
is well-known for its mouth-watering dishes made of the finest
ingredients. Wiener Schnitzel, apfelstrudel, Tafelspitz and Viennese hot
chocolate are signature dishes that you can't miss here. Also, Austrian
wine is one of the finest in Europe, as this country has been making
wine for the last 3000 years!

Austrian
culture is much different from anything you've known, so plan to attend
one of the local festivals where you can savor local food, drinks and
of course, the local costume - Dirndl and Lederhosen.