Landlocked in the centre of Europe, Austria, the mountainous heir to the historic Austro-Hungarian Empire puts culture to the fore but does not neglect its exceptional natural heritage.

From the high peaks of the Tyrol, with some of the world’s most prestigious ski resorts, to the magnificent cities of the arts which gave birth to the legends of classical music and other artists drawn by the irresistible aura of the Hapsburgs, the country appeals both to sport-loving tourists looking for leisure activities and tourists with a thirst for culture and history.