Austria has few peers as a year-round holiday destination, with plenty of winter sports in the Alps, some of the most impressive and overblown architecture in Europe and an unrivalled musical tradition that even The Sound of Music couldn't sully.Austria's cities have plenty... Read the overview

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Most travellers arriving in Austria by air will find themselves touching down in Vienna, though there are five other international airports in the country. If you're on a tight budget, consider crossing into Austria by bus. But if speed and comfort are your priorities, spend a few more euros on a train ticket or hiring a car. It's possible to arrive in Austria by boat, but this is an endeavour only suitable for those with time and money.

Getting around

Domestic carriers Austrian Airlines and Tyrolean Airways and an ultramodern network of trains zoom between key cities, while smaller locales are serviced by Bundesbus. It's not uncommon for travellers to eschew organised transport or hire cars in favour of cycling around Austria. High-altitude destinations are reached via gondolas, cable cars or similar devices.