Stockerau is a town in the district of Korneuburg in Lower Austria, Austria. Stockerau has 15,921 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in the Weinviertel. Stockerau is also called “Lenaustadt” (Lenau Town) because the Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau often spent time with his grandparents here. Stockerau is a town in the district of Korneuburg in Lower Austria, Austria.Leisure facilities are various: wellness centre, sports […]
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Braunau am Inn, Austria, is a pretty town of about 17,000 people, right on the German border, and well worth a visit. Braunau am Inn is a town in Upper Austria, on the border with Germany. The town is on the lower river Inn below its confluence with the Salzach, where it forms the border with the German state of Bavaria, […]
Schwechat is a town southeast of Vienna known for the Vienna International Airport and Schwechater beer. The city is home to the refineries of the Austrian national oil company OMV. Schwechat is named after the river Schwechat, which flows through the centre of town. The city subdivisions called Katastralgemeinde (Cadastre) are Kledering, Mannswörth, Rannersdorf and Schwechat. History Home to the settlement Ala Nova of the Roman Empire, […]
Traiskirchen is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. It is 20 km south of Vienna, in the Thermenlinie region, known for its wine and heurigers. Traiskirchen is home to the Traiskirchen Lions basketball team. The town has the oldest public astronomical observatory in Lower Austria. The city is also known for its refugee camp the “Bundesbetreuungsstelle für Asylwerber”. Sights Franz-Koller Observatory […]
With a traditional Austrian feel and such beautiful streets as the Romerhofgasse, coupled together with the multitude of outdoor activities, Kufstein is a true tourist gem. Kufstein is a town in the Austrian state of Tyrol, the administrative seat of Kufstein District. With a population of about 18,400, it is the second largest Tyrolean town […]
Hallein lies to the south of Salzburg and is located on the river Salzach in the Salzburg region of western Austria. Hallein is a historic town in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is the capital of Hallein district. The town has a rich history concerning the once booming salt mine industry and has deep roots steeped in Celtic history spanning back […]
Mödling has had a turbulent history, but during the Biedermeier period (1815-1848), it was a favourite destination for painters, poets, and composers. Ludwig van Beethoven also enjoyed the city and spent some time here. Mödling is the capital of the Austrian district of the same name located approximately 14 km south of Vienna. Mödling lies in Lower Austria‘s industrial zone. The Mödlingbach, […]
Lustenau is a town in the westernmost Austrianstate of Vorarlberg in the district of Dornbirn. It lies on the river Rhine, which forms the border with Switzerland. Lustenau is Vorarlberg’s fourth largest town. Geography Lustenau is located on the eastern bank of the Alpine Rhine, in the lower Vorarlberg Rhine Valley, which serves as the border with the Canton of St. Gallen, […]
Amstetten is a town in Lower Austria. It is the capital of the Amstetten District and the centre of the historical region Mostviertel (“Most” – cider, “viertel” – a quarter of the province Lower Austria). Geography Amstetten is situated between Linz (60 km) and Vienna (120 km) on the highway and just over an hour from Vienna by highspeed-train, and lies […]
The city of Kapfenberg nestles in forested surroundings and offers a remarkable array of outdoor and cultural activities. Short transit routes make Kapfenberg attractive as you can get out into the beautiful countryside within 5 minutes. Kapfenberg is the third largest city in Styria, Austria, near Bruck an der Mur. The town’s landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Its main employer is the steel manufacturer Böhler. The […]
Traun is an Austrian city located on the north bank of the river Traun and borders Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, to the east. The name Traun is derived from the Celtic word for river (dru). Traun is the fifth largest city in Upper Austria, located in the district of Linz-Land. Educational Institutions Traun […]
Krems an der Donau in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or Statutarstadt), and therefore it is both a municipality and a district. Main sights Krems is […]
Leoben has close links to Graz and Wiener Neustadt and has a wonderful location in the stunning countryside of the Styrian region. Leoben is a Styrian city in central Austria, located on the Mur river. With a population of about 25,000 it is a local industrial centre and hosts the University of Leoben, which specialises in mining. Main sights […]
Wolfsberg has been an important trading centre and transportation hub for centuries. From the Middle Ages to the early modern era the town profited from its location on the major trading route between Judenburg and the South, as well as its rich deposits of gold, silver and iron. Wolfsberg is a town in Carinthia, Austria, the capital […]
It doesn’t make a difference if you prefer beauties of the nature or cultural highlights – you will find plenty of both attractions on your sightseeing tour through this historical spa town. Baden is a spa town in Austria. It serves as the capital of Baden District in the state of Lower Austria. Located about 26 km (16 mi) south of Vienna, the municipality consists of cadastral areas Baden, Braiten, Gamingerhof, Leesdorf, Mitterberg, Rauhenstein, […]
Klosterneuburg has had two main milestones in its history: the first is establishing the monastery in the early 12th century, the second is early 18th century plans of building an imperial residence that would combine the functions of a monastery and a palace by Emperor Charles VI, inspired by Escorial in Spain. Klosterneuburg is a […]
With a population of more than 27 thousand people, Leonding is the most populous city of the Linz-Land district and the fourth most populous city in Upper Austria. Leonding is a city southwest of Linz in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It borders Puchenau and the river Danube in the north, Wilhering and Pasching […]
Bregenz is the capital of the Vorarlberg state in western Austria and lies on the shores of the immense freshwater body, Lake Constance (Or Bodensee in German). This charming town has many fantastic sights and a great deal to offer in terms of tourism and activities. Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost state of Austria. The city lies on […]
Feldkirch is an enchanting town on the border between Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and is the second largest town in the Vorarlberg region. Feldkirch is a medieval town in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, bordering on Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is the administrative centre of the Feldkirch district. After Dornbirn, it is the second most populous town in Vorarlberg. […]
Steyr is a statutory city, located in the Austrian federal state of Upper Austria. It is the administrative capital, though not part of Steyr-Land District. Steyr is Austria’s 12th most populated town and the 3rd largest town in Upper Austria. The city has a long history as a manufacturing center and has given its name […]
Wiener Neustadt is a city located south of Vienna, in the state of Lower Austria, in northeast Austria. It is a self-governed city and the seat of the district administration of Wiener Neustadt-Land District. The city is the site of one of the world’s oldest military academies, the Theresian Military Academy, which was established by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria in 1752 […]
Dornbirn is the largest town in the Rheintal valley and a popular shopping destination. The interactive inatura nature exhibition is an attraction well worth visiting. Venues such as the “Spielboden” stage music, cabaret and dance throughout the year. Dornbirn is a city in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is the administrative centre for the district of Dornbirn, which […]
St. Pölten, the youngest of Austria’s capitals, combines a Baroque city centre with modern architecture like no other Austrian city. Lower Austria’s capital is the oldest documented city in Austria. The city charter, which was granted in 1159, even makes it one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. The historic city centre goes […]
Wels is a city in Upper Austria, on the Traun River near Linz. It is the county seat of Wels-Land, and with a population of approximately 60,000, the eighth largest city in Austria. Wels is a predominant city in the region of Upper Austria and is located on the River Traun next to Linz. The city […]
Villach radiates a certain “dolce vita” feel and guarantees an all-in-one city, mountain and lake trip. Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the federal state of Carinthia. It is an important traffic junction for southern Austria and the whole Alpe-Adria region. As of January 2018, the population is 61,887. Together […]
Visit the Eiffel Tower, look an anaconda in the eye, go on a boat trip or take a trip to the stars. Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is the capital of the federal state of Carinthia in Austria. With a population of 101,303 (1 January 2020), it is the sixth-largest city in the country. The city is […]
In Innsbruck, the mountains are our constant companions, even when we are standing at the heart of the city. Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and fifth-largest city in Austria. On the River Inn, at its junction with the Wipp Valley, which provides access to the Brenner Pass 30 km (18.6 mi) to the south, it had a population of 132,493 in 2018. HIGHLIGHTS The Innsbruck […]
Salzburg is the capital city of the State of Salzburg and fourth-largest city in Austria. The town is located on the site of the former Roman settlement of Iuvavum. Salzburg was founded as an episcopal see in 696 and became a seat of the archbishop in 798. Its main sources of income were salt extraction […]
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. In the north of the country, it is on the Danube 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of the Czech border. In 2018, the population was 204,846. From 1945 to 1955, Linz was divided, with the city north of the Danube occupied by the Soviets and to the south by the Americans. In […]
Schönbrunn Palace is one of Europe’s most beautiful Baroque complexes and has been in the possession of the Habsburgs since 1569. The wife of Emperor Ferdinand II, Eleonore von Gonzaga, had a pleasure palace built on the site in 1642 and called the property “Schönbrunn” for the first time. The palace and garden complex created […]
Im Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern Wien behandeln wir seit 1832 Patientinnen und Patienten. In Österreich fassten die Barmherzigen Schwestern zuerst in Zams in Tirol Fuß. 1832 wurden von dort die ersten Schwestern nach Wien berufen. Das war die Geburtsstunde der eigenständigen Kongregation mit Sitz in Wien und mit Ordenseinrichtungen in Wien, Niederösterreich, Oberösterreich und seit 1995 auch in […]
With around 13,000 graduates thus far and 4,400 students, the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien is Austria’s only purely technical university of applied sciences. The educational offerings consist of 12 bachelor’s and 18 master’s degree programs, which are offered as full-time, part-time and/or distance study programs. Four degree programs are taught in English. The educational offerings are based on a solid scientific foundation […]
Bösendorfer is an Austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation. Bösendorfer is unusual in that it produces 97– and 92-key models in addition to instruments with standard 88-key keyboards, and in its use of three-strings-per-hammer model of construction. Bösendorfer, one of the oldest piano manufacturers, was established in 1828 by Ignaz Bösendorfer.It has a history of producing highly respected […]
The Austria Classic Hotel Wien is a three-star hotel, located on Praterstraße in Vienna’s second district, the Leopoldstadt. It is a member of the Austria Classic Hotels group and was named Hotel Nordbahn until a rebranding in January 2008. The Austria Classic Hotel Wien was opened in 1838 under the name “Hotel Nordbahn” and has offered its special mixture of professional and family hospitality ever since. “Hotel Vienna” […]
Vienna is the national capital, largest city, and one of nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria’s most populous city, with about 1.9 million inhabitants and its cultural, economic, and political center. It is the 6th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. • Capital city and state 414.78 km2 (160.15 sq mi) • Land 395.25 km2 (152.61 sq mi) • Water 19.39 km2 (7.49 sq mi) Population (2018-01-01) • Capital city and state 1,888,776 • Rank 1st in Austria (6th in EU) • Density 4,326.1/km2 (11,205/sq mi) • Metro 2,600,000 • Ethnicity 61.2% Austrian38.8% Other […]