Austria
Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe
Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
The secret you need to know about the classic Wiener schnitzel
Your arteries may recoil in horror at the thought of how a traditional flattened veal cutlet is prepared.
- by Ben Groundwater
Port guide: Vienna, Austria
This small, intimate capital bursts with high culture, musical history and grandiose architecture, yet is surprisingly laidback, charming and fun.
- by Brian Johnston
The secret Swiss valley only locals know about
Near the Italian and Austrian borders, there is an exquisite region Australians have yet to discover.
- by Justine Costigan
The mysteries of a lost dynasty and an emperor without a throne
An audience with nobility highlights the fragility of ways of life, of monarchies, and even world peace.
- by Anabel Dean
Opinion
Travel tips
‘Get undressed, or get out’: Here, it’s normal to get naked with colleagues
I have nothing against getting my clothes off with a bunch of strangers, but when it comes to friends and colleagues, would I feel different?
- by Keith Austin
Austria’s mountains are even more stunning when there’s no snow
A snowflake when it comes to snowflakes, our writer explores things to do in Austria that don’t involve skis.
- by Keith Austin
No, people aren’t mistakenly flying to Austria instead of Australia
A viral image of a sign at an Austrian airport suggested more than 100 people land there each year thinking they’ve arrived Down Under.
- by Sofia Andrade
Beyond the centre: Six of the coolest parts of Vienna
Step beyond the city’s ravishing historic core to savour these alluring Viennese locales.
- by Steve McKenna
Chants from the Vienna Woods
Deep in the Vienna Woods is the world’s oldest continuously active monastery – established in 1133, it is celebrating its 890th year.
- by Marian McGuinness
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