Located among the beautiful rolling hills on the outskirts of Vienna, Weinhof Zimmermann makes tasty wines and serves up yummy traditional Austrian dishes.

OK, this place does not have the most imaginative of names (it means “dining room”) – but this Salzburg restaurant is conveniently located and has a Michelin star for imaginative interpretations of classical French dishes.

Located in a building that was once a tropical greenhouse, this beautiful restaurant overlooks a palace garden. It also serves excellent food, drinks, and wine.

This restaurant offers traditional Austrian cuisine with the freshest ingredients possible. It offers up imaginative hearty Austrian dishes and also a selection of vegetarian dishes.

A great option for lunch in central Vienna, this tea house offers tasty meals. You can opt to eat in the garden inside or out on the square across from the cathedral.

This cafe has been serving up great Austrian pastries and coffee culture for 200 years. Young Mozart used to stop by for ice cream and coffee. It’s a charming (and delicious place) to grab a bite or pick-me-up.

The main summer palace of the Habsburg royalty, this massive Rococo palace is a remarkable sight. We recommend the grand tour, which will let you visit 39 of the palace’s lavishly decorated rooms. Be sure to explore the sprawling grounds and gardens as well.

If you’re an opera fan, seeing a performance at the Vienna Opera is probably on your bucket list. But even if you’re not, this beautiful building is worth a visit.

This art museum has a collection containing some works by the old masters, as well as an excellent impressionist wing.

This fortress sits on a cliff 400 feet above the city of Salzburg. Walk up mostly for the spectacular views over Salzburg and wander the mildly interesting exhibits on war.

This lovely cathedral in in the center of Vienna. Climb the tower for some lovely views and catch a concert here in the evening if you get a chance.

This beautiful gothic cathedral is the symbol of Vienna and located right in the middle of the city. It’s the tallest church in Austria and dates back to the 12th century. Be sure and take a self-guided tour at least but consider climbing the tower for a great view of the city.

Get ready to sing. No really. This 8 hour tour visits the sights where the Sound of Music was filmed and also the lovely village of Hallstatt – famous for launching a thousand screen savers.

Austria’s glorious Wachau valley is home to the winding Danube, charming towns, imposing castles, and some of the country’s best wine. A cruise along the river (if you’re up for something more active, you can bike some or all of the way) from Melk to Krems must be on your itinerary. It’s a nice day trip from Vienna.

When in Salzburg, you need to see a Mozart concert and if you’re going to do it, you should see it in a spectacular and historic baroque hall. The Baroque Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace is one of the most beautiful and historically significant concert halls in Austria. Mozart use to perform here for Salzburg’s […]

These are apartments located in the heart of Salzburg’s historic center. You’ll get the fun of staying in a renovated 500 year old townhouse which gives you Austrian old world charm with modern conveniences. Tastefully decorated, this is a charming place to stay, especially if you have many travelers or plan to cook.

A lovely 4 star hotel in a great location in Salzburg, Hotel Wolf Dietrich consists of two buildings, the Altstadthotel and the Residenz, located opposite each other in a quiet side street of the city’s pedestrian area. You’re just a few minutes walk to Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Residence.

This is a well located, highly rated hotel in Salzburg. Feel like you’re staying in Old World luxury in newly renovated bright and tastefully decorated rooms.

This boutique 4 star hotel is located in the Salzburg Altstadt and the heart of Salzburg’s pedestrian area. The 800 year old building offers a surprisingly modern and airy interior. A breakfast buffet is served in the hotel bar. Rooms offer air conditioning and there is a parking garage 350 meters from the hotel.