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Road Trip Austria – Something for Everyone

Kufstein – picturesque old town and glassblowing art

Your journey in Austria begins in Kufstein. Here you should not miss visiting the fortress, which was first mentioned in the 13th century. The imperial tower of the fortress was built between 1518 and 1522. Maybe you will be lucky and during your visit you will hear the sound of the Heldenorgel, the largest open-air organ in the world.

After visiting the fortress, you’ll have time to stroll through the picturesque old town. Many cozy restaurants with solid cuisine vie for the favor of customers. Well fortified, you can now set off for the famous Riedel glassblowing factory. Here you have the opportunity to watch how mouth-blown wine glasses are made. The tour is possible from Monday to Friday, the sale of the glasses also takes place on Saturday.

Kitzbühel – Follow the money trail

Kitzbühel is today’s destination and thus one of the most famous winter sports resorts in the world. The region is considered a hotspot of the international jet set, the corresponding importance has also the seen and be seen. If you are looking for peace and quiet and have limited holiday resources, you will be out of place here in the long run. However, the place wouldn’t be so desirable if it didn’t have so much to offer.

The pretty old town is in good shape and well worth an extensive visit. Hotels and restaurants are second to none in the Alps, especially in the higher categories, and the slopes around the town offer everything winter sports enthusiasts could wish for.

Bad Gastein – New wind in the old spa

From Kitzbühel we continue to Bad Gastein. Only 100 years ago, this place was one of the main recreational destinations of the European haute volee. The reason were the hot springs, from which many people expected healing. Then the health resort fell into a kind of Sleeping Beauty slumber for many years, but now a fresh wind is blowing through the alleys again. The magnificent old buildings are lovingly renovated, and guests are offered every comfort.

We recommend the Villa Excelsior. The rooms in this small hotel are tastefully decorated. From many of them you have a wonderful view of the Gastein valley. After the check-in at the hotel you should not miss the salt tunnel. With a train, the trip goes 2,5 kilometres deep into the mountain. The air heats up more and more, between 37°C and 41°C are measured here. In the gallery you can then sit down on loungers and enjoy the healing climate, which is supposed to help against many ailments.

Klagenfurt – Renaissance pearl on Lake Wörthersee

Well rested, we continue to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, the last destination of your road trip. The capital of Carinthia awaits with a variety of sights. Visit the Klagenfurt Cathedral, which was built from 1581 onwards. The cathedral is also the largest Protestant church ever built in Austria. In the course of the Counter-Reformation, however, ownership changed again. In 1604 the cathedral was handed over to the Jesuits. Many visitors are particularly impressed by the magnificently decorated interior of the church.

After visiting the cathedral, take a stroll through the Renaissance-influenced old town and soak up the atmosphere. Sit down at one of the city’s excellent restaurants and enjoy some great Austrian cuisine. After your meal, take a relaxing stroll to Lake Wörthersee. Hire a boat, head out and plan the next stops on your road trip in Austria in beautiful surroundings.