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Austria combines imperial cities, Alpine mountains, mirror-smooth lakes and villages that look like they belong on a postcard. From grand palaces in Vienna to the pastel houses of Hallstatt and the snow-capped peaks above Innsbruck, the country feels compact yet incredibly varied.
For travellers from Pakistan, Austria is an excellent Schengen destination: it is safe, easy to get around, strongly connected to Europe’s rail network and full of halal-friendly food options in the main cities. This updated 2025 guide highlights the top tourist attractions across Austria, adds practical tips, and explains how Malik Express Travel & Tours can help you build the perfect itinerary.
Vienna is often the first stop on an Austria trip and for good reason. The city combines imperial palaces, world-class museums, coffee houses and classical music in a very walkable centre.
Travel and cultural guides consistently list these as top sights:
Former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with 1,400 rooms, formal gardens, a gloriette viewpoint and one of the world’s oldest zoos.
A vast complex that once housed the imperial family, now home to museums, the Spanish Riding School and the Austrian president’s offices.
Gothic landmark with a patterned tiled roof and towers you can climb for views over the old town.
Baroque palace and art museum famous for Gustav Klimt’s painting “The Kiss”.
A circular boulevard lined with grand buildings and museums, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum.
Historic amusement park and green space with the iconic Riesenrad offering city views.
Salzburg sits between hills on the Salzach River and is famous for music, baroque architecture and its compact UNESCO-listed centre.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with baroque churches, narrow streets and squares linked to centuries of archbishop-princes and Mozart.
One of Europe’s best-preserved hilltop fortresses, overlooking the city and Alps.
Baroque palace and gardens, famous for their statues, flower beds and “The Sound of Music” filming locations. Entry to the gardens is free.
Lively shopping street with wrought-iron signs and the house where Mozart was born, now a museum.
Impressive church and square at the heart of the old town.
Hallstatt is the lakeside village you see on postcards: wooden houses stacked between a mountain and a deep blue lake. It sits in the Salzkammergut region and forms part of the Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and sits in a broad valley surrounded by Alpine peaks. It is known for winter sports, imperial history and its charming old town.
Late Gothic oriel with 2,657 gilded copper shingles overlooking the old town’s main square. It is the city’s most famous landmark.
A cable car route that takes you from the city centre (around 573 m) to over 2,300 m in a short time, offering panoramic views and access to hiking or skiing.
Historic Habsburg buildings with impressive interiors and monuments.
Renaissance castle and museum above Innsbruck featuring armour, art and landscaped grounds.
While Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt and Innsbruck form a classic first-time itinerary, there are other places worth considering if you have more time.
The Salzkammergut is a landscape of lakes and mountains, including Hallstatt but also places like Wolfgangsee and Mondsee. It is popular for hiking, boat trips and traditional villages.
Located along the Danube between Melk and Krems, Wachau is a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape with vineyards, small towns and river views. Many visitors take boat trips or day tours from Vienna.
These towns by Lake Zell and beneath the Kitzsteinhorn glacier offer lakeside relaxation and year-round mountain activities, including summer hiking and winter skiing.
Recent travel features highlight Feldkirch in western Austria as a charming medieval town with an 800-year-old castle, arcaded streets and a quieter, less commercial feel than bigger cities.
If you are looking for somewhere off the usual Vienna-Salzburg-Innsbruck route, Feldkirch offers a blend of everyday Austrian life and historic ambience.
A common route that covers top attractions:
Trains link the main cities, and scenic routes make travel an enjoyable part of the trip.
Austria is a true year-round destination.
Mild weather, blooming parks and fewer crowds. Good for city and lake travel.
Warm with longer days, ideal for lakes and mountains. Also the busiest and often most expensive period.
Cooler temperatures, golden foliage and harvest festivals. Many guides recommend this as one of the best times to visit.
Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg, plus skiing in Alpine regions. Winter itineraries often combine cities and ski resorts.
If you are travelling from Pakistan mainly for sightseeing and light outdoor activities, late spring and early autumn are especially comfortable.
Planning an Austria itinerary that includes multiple cities, internal trains and Schengen visa requirements can feel complex, especially when you are travelling from Pakistan and combining it with other European countries. Malik Express Travel & Tours can simplify the process.
Take into account prayer timings, halal food preferences and cultural needs in planning your daily schedule.
Austria brings together palaces, mountains, lakes and music in a way that few countries can match. You can spend one day listening to a concert in Vienna, the next walking through a medieval fortress in Salzburg, and another looking out over a glassy lake in Hallstatt or the peaks above Innsbruck.
By using this 2025 guide to understand Austria’s top tourist attractions and working with Malik Express Travel & Tours to handle flights, hotels, trains and day trips, you can turn your Austria dream into a well-organised, memorable journey that fits your budget and travel style.
Austria is moderately priced compared to Western Europe but cheaper than Switzerland. With smart planning, you can travel comfortably on a mid-range budget.
2. Do Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit Austria?
Yes. Austria is a Schengen country, and Pakistani citizens need a Schengen visa. Malik Express can guide you with document preparation and itinerary support.
The best times are April-June and September-October. Winter (December) is great for Christmas markets and skiing.
A 7-9 day itinerary is perfect for Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt and Innsbruck.
Yes, especially in Vienna where Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants are common.
Trains are comfortable, scenic and reliable. Booking in advance saves money.
Yes. Many travellers combine Austria with Germany, Switzerland, Italy or Hungary due to convenient rail links.
Very much. Cities are safe, clean and easy to explore with children.
Yes. While German is the official language, English is widely understood in tourist areas.
Malik Express handles itineraries, flights, visas, hotels, tours and transport planning so your Austria holiday is smooth and well-organized.