Austria

The Schlossberg is a forested dolomite hill rising directly in the center of Graz, home to the city's most beloved symbol, the Uhrturm (Clock Tower). Once a massive medieval fortress, the hill features stone ruins, beautiful gardens, and scenic pathways that offer spectacular, 360-degree views of the red-tiled roofs of the old town below.

Schönbrunn Palace is a magnificent, 1,441-room Baroque complex that served as the primary summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs. Surrounded by formal geometric gardens, grand fountains, and a neoclassical monument perched on a hill, the estate offers a breathtaking window into the opulent lives of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi.

Perched high on the Festungsberg hill, Hohensalzburg Fortress is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Built in the eleventh century, this massive stone stronghold dominates the city's skyline, offering fantastic panoramic views of Salzburg's historic old town and the surrounding Alps.

The Nordkette Cable Car takes visitors from the historic city center directly up to the high-alpine peaks of the Karwendel Nature Park in just twenty minutes. Designed by famous architect Zaha Hadid, the futuristic station buildings lead to high-speed cable cars that ascend to the Hafelekar station, standing over twenty-two hundred meters high.

The Landeszeughaus is the world's largest historic armory, housing an incredible, fully preserved collection of over thirty-two thousand weapons, suits of armor, and military tools. Built in the seventeenth century to defend Styria from Ottoman invasions, the collection is still stored in its original, historic wooden-beamed building.

The Hallstatt Salt Mine is the oldest salt mine in the world, dating back over seven thousand years. Accessible by a steep funicular railway, it features deep underground tunnels, active light shows, and high-speed wooden miners’ slides that take visitors deep into the mountain.

Perched three hundred and fifty meters above the rooftops of Hallstatt, this dramatic, triangular steel platform extends out from the cliffside next to the Rudolfsturm tower, offering breathtaking views over the entire lake and surrounding Dachstein mountains.

Standing in the absolute center of Vienna, Stephansdom is a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece that has defined the city's skyline for centuries. The cathedral is famous for its colorful, multi-patterned tiled roof, its soaring towers, and its deep stone catacombs that house the tombs of historic bishops and royalty.

The Belvedere is a stunning Baroque palace complex split into Upper and Lower buildings, connected by a grand geometric garden. Today, it houses a world-class art museum that features an invaluable collection of Austrian art, including Gustav Klimt's legendary golden painting, The Kiss.

Mirabell Palace is a spectacular seventeenth-century Baroque estate, famous for its grand geometric gardens and its role in the film The Sound of Music. The gardens feature beautiful flower beds, marble fountains, and mythological statues, all looking toward the towering Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Perched on a hill overlooking the city, Ambras Castle is a spectacular Renaissance palace built in the sixteenth century by Archduke Ferdinand II. The castle is famous for housing Ferdinand's vast collections of historic armor, rare art, and scientific curiosities, making it one of the oldest museums in the world.

Located inside the Michael’s Chapel next to the Catholic parish church, this unique Beinhaus houses over six hundred beautifully hand-painted human skulls. Due to the tiny mountain cemetery's limited space, graves were traditionally opened after a few decades to make room for new burials.