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Top 10 tourist attractions in Austria

1. Schönbrunn Palace – With its ambiance buildings and the colossal park, , a former imperial summer residence, this is one of the cultural and historical monuments in Vienna with its frescoed ceilings, giant mirrors, crystal chandeliers, and gilded ornaments and 1441 rooms to reside.
2. St Anton am Arlberg – Austria is the paradise of winter and St Anton is Arlberg is just another example of snow covering pristine Austria winter, an amazing Ski resort in the Austrian slopes.
3. Hohensalzburg Castle - Built on the request of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and located at the top of Festungsberg Mountain, the mighty castle overlooks the city of Salzburg, standing proudly into its magnificent skyline.
4. Vienna State Opera - This stunning architectural structure is probably the most celebrated opera house of all time. The opening premiere was Don Giovanni by great composer Amadeus Mozart.
5. Hofburg Imperial Palace – This magnificent former imperial palace has been developed through the 13th century and has come under the influence of many different architectural styles, from Gothic to Renaissance, Baroque to Rococo, and a smattering of Classicism.
6. Melk Abbey - Situated on the bank of the Danube River between Salzburg and Vienna, it is one of the famous monasteries in Europe where rests famous Saint Coloman of Stockerau. The spotlight of the abbey is certainly Stiftskirche (Abbey Church).
7. Innsbruck Altstadt - Innsbruck Altstadt is a place with a picturesque landscape and a sophisticated urban centre, full of unique architecture with its famous landmark the Golden Roof. It is decorated with thousands of gilded copper tiles that create the appearance of pure gold.
8. Hallstatt – It is a village in the Salzkammergut, amazing scenery of tiny village tucked between mountains with its clear blue water and the best way to explore Hallstatt is taking a ferry ride across the lake.
9. Grossglockner Alpine Road - This panoramic highest mountain pass takes one up to the Kaiser Franz JosefsHöhe Visitor Centre and you get the unobstructed view of Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. It is impossible to describe the scenic beauty around the road.
10. Seefeld, Tirol - Worldwide famous for winter sports, it was the venue of Winter Olympics Games. Once an old farming village and only a pilgrimage site, Seefeld is now crowded and has also become an important place for cross-country skiing.

• Viennese Apfelstrudel – It is a flaky pastry that is lined with apple filling and qualifies as vegetarian Austrian food. The filling itself is spiced with cinnamon, sugar and added with raisins
• Wiener Schnitzel - Counted among the Austrian national food dishes, it is a yummy fried delight and is served with a side of fried potatoes and sour cream and onions.
• Vienna Sausages - The sausage is one of the favourite foods made of different meats and then smoked at low temperatures. It is then used in main dishes or simply fried and served in a hot bun.
• Knödel – A type of dumpling, it can be both sweet and savoury. The savoury Knödel are served as a side dish or even as meatballs in soup, while the best of sweet Knödel is a variety made up of plums.
• Potato Gulasch. Made up of vegetables like potatoes, onions, bell pepper, it is seasoned with hot paprika and can be a tasty vegetarian dish.