Despite its small size, Austria has a long-established international reputation for being of Europe's most beautiful countries, plus the birthplace of many classical music composers, which is why most visitors choose to visit in addition to seeing Habsburg and the Alpine mountains.  The views of the mountain scenery is breathtakingly real, but Austria also has a few surprises up its sleeve in the form of contemporary art, cutting-edge architecture and innovative cuisine. 

Austria is frequently cited as one of the best places to live in Europe, and it is not dicult to see why. Remarkably safe and clean, it offers plenty of affordable culture, natural beauty and elegant Baroque and neoclassical architecture, as well as an efficient public transport system. You can skate across icy lakes in winter or seek out wildflower meadows on summertime hikes. You can wonder at the intricate church interiors and the ostentatious opulence of the old Habsburg palaces, or you can ride a horse through pretty wooded tracts, get an eyeful of Rubens, Raphael and Rembrandt, and marvel at Hundertwasser House in Vienna. These aren’t sights to be hurriedly ticked on a list; allow yourself plenty of time to explore. 

However, be ready for the expense, the quality of life here comes at a price! Coming to Austria should be well planned if you want to keep within a budget!