About Austria

Austria is located in Central Europe and bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This culturally rich destination is a popular choice with holidaymakers who flock here to enjoy the scintillating atmosphere of this diverse country. Vienna, the capital city which sits on the River Danube, has music, art, theatre, opera and ballet at its core. It is easy to understand why this elegant location is chosen by many as the perfect backdrop for a city break, for as well as being resplendent in cultural charm, Vienna is also bejeweled with palaces including the Belvedere, Hofburg Imperial and Schönbrunn.

Salzburg, on the banks of the Salzach River, attracts tourists eager to explore Mozart’s birthplace. Nestled between the Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg mountains, this picturesque city boasts churches, castles, palaces and monasteries, including the Nonnberg Abbey, the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Sebastian’s Church and the Fortress of Hohensalzburg. Holidaymakers also flock to Salzburg to enjoy the numerous ski and snowboarding opportunities. There are terrains to suit varying abilities and a wide array of resorts, from the quiet resorts of Hofgastein and Mühlbach, to the family resorts of Dorfgastein and Dienten.

Carinthia, in the south of Austria, is also a popular destination for alpine sport enthusiasts who frequently head to the various ski resorts including Nassfeld/Hermagor, Heiligenblut and Gerlitzen. The region is also favoured by golfers with the majestic mountains and flowing lakes creating a picture-postcard backdrop for teeing off. Carinthia’s golf courses include Bad Kleinkirchheim-Reichenau, nestled in the middle of the Nock Mountains; Millstätter See, where a towering rock face and a waterfall provide a spectacular challenge; and Klagenfurt-Seltenheim, with its famous 27-hole course surrounded by stunning views of the countryside.

So whether you’re looking for a chalet in mountains, a lakeside cottage, a city centre apartment or a chateau in the hills, start searching our properties in Austria for your ideal holiday home.