The historic nerve center of Salzburg, Altstadt Salzburg is an enchanting district that spans 236 hectares (583.16 acres). The locale's narrow cobblestone streets conceal an entire constellation of breathtaking heritage sites and architectural marvels that showcase Salsburg's vibrant past. Some of the area's prime attractions include the Salzburg Cathedral, Collegiate Church, Franciscan Church, Holy Trinity Church, Nonnberg Abbey, and Mozart's birthplace.
O Palácio de Schönbrunn em sua forma atual é uma das atrações turísticas mais populares de Viena, recebendo milhares de visitantes por semana. Este palácio rococó foi concluído em 1700 sob Leopoldo I e é uma versão menor de um projeto imperial planejado pela primeira vez por Johann Fischer von Erlach. O palácio foi reformado e ampliado sob Maria Teresa, contando na época com 2.000 quartos, capela e teatro próprio. Como todos os edifícios imperiais associados a Maria Theresia, o complexo de Schönbrunn é hoje pintado de amarelo. Napoleão viveu aqui de 1805 a 1809, e o imperador Francisco José I, nascido aqui em 1830, passou os últimos anos de sua vida no palácio.
Semmering railway was the first properly constructed mountain railway. It was designed by Carl von Ghega in 1849 to run on challenging terrains. A section of the Southern Railway of the Austrian Railway Federation, its standard gauge lines run from Gloggnitz to Murzzuschlag via Semmering, a journey of 41 kilometers (25.5 miles). Coins bearing the Alpine Railway stamp is popular with collectors. A ride on the Engerth steam engines through the 14 tunnels and 16 viaducts, and over 111 bridges both stone and iron, is a truly magnificent journey.
As you walk through the beautiful city of Vienna, you cannot miss out the heart of the town. The Historic Centre of Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcases architectural gems from the Middle Ages, Baroque and the Gründerzeit. These include Stephansdom, Karlskirche, Wiener Rathaus, Staatsoper, Hofburg, Gardekirche, Michaelerkirche, Minoritenkirche, Stephansplatz, Josephinum and Palais Liechtenstein.
Salzkammergut resort area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Austria, since 1997. Its name translates to the ‘estate of the salt chamber, in lieu of the authority in charge of the salt mines, during the Habsburg Monarchy. Dating back as far as the Neolithic Era, Salzkammergut has come to comprise of 52 municipalities that fall under the three states of Upper Austria, Styria and Salzburg. The area thrives on its tourism industry, offering recreational facilities like water sports and mountaineering.