Austria combines imperial elegance with Alpine scenery. Its capital, Vienna, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, full of Habsburg palaces, grand cafés and world-class museums. A highlight is the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, as well as masterpieces by Raphael, Titian and Vermeer. Outside the capital, you can explore Salzburg, Hallstatt and the Alps. In this section you will find our Austria guides with practical travel tips.