The town of Zell am See, sandwiched between a big lake and the Schmittenhöhe mountain, has grown around a medieval car-free ...

Central Europe is a region where fairy-tale landscapes, imperial history, and effortless charm come together in ways that ...

Discover the 25 best places to visit in Austria, a country filled with imperial history, alpine scenery, and charming towns.

Gazing at the snow-covered peaks of Slovenia’s Julian Alps from the sun-kissed terrace of Chalet Sofija is not exactly hard ...

Austria’s mix of beginner slopes, black runs and mountainside culture works for all — from fun-seeking families to hardcore off-pisters. From expertly maintained beginners’ pistes to some of the ...

Sucheta Rawal is an award-winning food and travel writer who contributes to the world’s leading publications. She has traveled to more than 100 countries across seven continents. Experience the ...

When to go: April-May or September­-October to avoid summer crowds. Why to go: For the gemütlichkeit: an atmosphere of friendliness, good cheer and relaxation that defines the Austrian experience.

My husband and I spent nearly a month exploring castles and mountains in Germany and Austria. There was so much we loved about our adventures, but we found some experiences to be overrated. We ...

Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed his commitment to visit Austria. During his meeting with the pontiff yesterday, President Heinz Fischer of Austria once again extended the invitation to visit the Shrine ...