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PAID CONTENT FOR THE AUSTRIAN NATIONAL TOURI ST OFFICE
The Austrian capital is a wonderful blend of secessionist architecture, grand imperial palaces, hidden wine gardens and enough museums to keep you busy for weeks. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the 1873 Vienna World Fair, so expect plenty of special exhibitions and re-openings, such as the Women at Work exhibition at the Vienna Museum of Technology. The Belvedere will also celebrate its 300th
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anniversary this year, marking the occasion with two new exhibitions — The Belvedere: 300 Years a Place of Art, and Klimt: Inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin, Matisse... And no trip to Vienna is complete without a visit to the Leopoldmuseum, home to the world’s largest collection of works by Austrian expressionist painter Egon Schiele.
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S A L Z B U RG BEST FOR: MUSIC LOVERS
Salzburg’s charming historic core is one of the best preserved in Austria, with its iconic baroque architecture and family-run inns. However, it’s arguably the city’s deep musical heritage that makes the greatest impression on visitors. Salzburg was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and over the centuries, the city has developed a thriving musical community and a packed annual calendar of concerts and events.
ustria is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and among them, a number of striking cities that
buzz with culture, history and heritage. Experience their world-class museums, exciting musical events, high-altitude adventure and modern gastronomy on a city break this year.
VI E N NA BEST FOR: CULTURE SEEKERS
King of them all is the Salzburg Festival,
a programme of music, drama and opera that runs for five weeks from late July until the end of August. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the festival’s co-founder, the great theatre director Max Reinhardt, so will see a number of special events and commemorative concerts.
Austria’s second city, Graz has gained a reputation as the country’s culinary capital in recent years, with an increasingly dynamic network of chefs making use of seasonal and regional produce from the surrounding Styria region in their restaurants and inns. Start your trip here with a visit to the local farmers’ market at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, where you can pick up everything from local bacon and smoked sausages to apples, runner beans and — a true Graz specialty — pumpkin seed oil. Then, spend a sunny afternoon exploring the region’s expansive vineyards, sampling a range of fresh Styrian wines.
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The small town of Bad Ischl is the gateway to Austria’s stunning Salzkammergut region, where 76 lakes lie scattered among dramatic mountain scenery. In 2024, Bad Ischl will become European Capital of Culture, a title fitting for a town that was the summer residence of the Emperor Franz Joseph I. Swim in the glassy waters of Altausseer See, take a cable car up onto the Dachstein plateau or enjoy hiking trails with epic views of the Hallstätter Glacier. Don’t miss the UNESCO-listed salt mines at Hallstatt, too, with their fascinating history stretching back some 7,000 years.
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B A D I S C H L BEST FOR: LAKESIDE LAZING
PLAN YOUR TRIP
There are direct flights from a range of UK airports to both Vienna and Salzburg. Alternatively, Salzburg is around 11 hours from the UK by train. Travel between cities is simple thanks to excellent rail and bus routes.
austria.info/en/city-breaks
G R A Z BEST FOR: GASTRONOMES
From left: View over Salzburg old town from the Mönchsberg; restaurants on Prokopigasse in Graz; Lehár Villa on the banks of the Traun river in Bad Ischl
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IMAGES: TOURISMUS SALZBURG GMBH; VOLKER PREUSSER; JOACHIM NEGWER/CMR
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