Innsbruck

From the airport

Bus: bus F runs to the city every 15 minutes.

Shop

The House of Tea & Coffee is a paradise for caffeine lovers. You will find a variety of gourmet coffee beans, precious teas and titbits to complete the pleasure.
If you are looking for delicate, hand-crafted pieces of silver, coral or pearl jewellery, you will love Klamer. This small shop also offers key pendants and unique purses.

Once part of a gondola lift, the cabin of the Seegrubengondel is now located at the roof terrace of the Schwarzer Adler restaurant, ideal for a romantic dinner. 

Although Innsbruck is only a stone's throw from Italy, you can only find a proper espresso in Sospetto.

If you have had enough of sightseeing head to the Rapoldi Park, a 20-minute walk from the city centre. It is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll with a beautiful artificial lake.

Day trip

Graz. Catch the train and visit the capital of Styria, Graz, one of the few Austrian cities with a wonderfully preserved city centre. The Town Hall, Lombard-style Parliament and new Museum of Modern Art are among the sights you should not miss.
Sterzing. Catch a train and cross the border to see the lovely village of Sterzing in the Italian Tyrol, where there is plenty to see and do. Enjoy the interesting mix of Italian and Austrian culture, as well as sights such as the Gilfenklamm Gorge. It is about 40 minutes from Innsbruck.

Salzburg

From the airport

Train: trains run to the city every 10 minutes.

You have probably never seen a smaller cheese shop but you probably haven't eaten a better vorarberger cheese either. Pop into Kaslochl for fresh cheese with pepperoni or basil, as well as regional specialities.

Austrian beer is not to be missed. Why not head to Stiegl and take a tour of Austria's largest private brewery? The 500-year-old tradition is explained and the tasting afterwards is a pure treat. 

Day trip

Zell am See. Aa picturesque little town in the Pinzgau region, Zell am See is easily reached by train. Take a walk by the beautiful Zellar Lake or simply sip your coffee at one of the cafes along Dreifaltigkeitsgasse.

Vienna

From the airport

Train: catch the CAT (City Airport Train) to the centre. trains leave every 30 minutes

Bus: Vienna Airport Lines Buses provides a service every 30 minutes to Schwedenplatz, where there are metro connections.

Swot up on Austrian history or pick up some pulp fiction at the British Bookshop, bang in the centre of town. 

At Loden Plankl you can dress up like Archduke Franz Ferdinand on a wild boar chase. Expect horn buttons, lederhosen and loden by the cart-load. Plenty of Sound of Music kits for ladies too.

The majestic Rathausplatz becomes an ice-skating rink for the duration of February. The perfect place to practice your Anna Karenina moves.

With summer starting to wind up, aquatic adventurers should pay a visit to Krapfenwaldbad. Vienna's best loved outdoor pool commands a spectacular view over the city. Take bus 38A northbound.

The Liechtenstein Museum is a princely treasure.

Day trip

Modling. The pretty town of Modling is a perfect base from which to explore the Vienna woods. Beethoven spent a couple of summers here, and Sconberg was a longtime resident. The town is just 20 minutes from Vienna by S-Bahn.
Langenlois. A picturesque town with an otherworldly wine centre that seems to have landed from outer space. The winery's hotel enables visitors to make the most of the sparkling sekt and other wines. A relevation.