Places · Austria
Natural Wonders of Austria: The 4 Most Beautiful Places to Visit
4 places in the atlas
The Alps cover most of Austria, rising to glaciated peaks above deep valleys, alpine pastures, and clear mountain lakes. Much of the range here is limestone, and where limestone meets abundant water the result is karst: the country is honeycombed with caves and underground rivers. The most remarkable is Eisriesenwelt near Werfen, the largest ice cave in the world, where meltwater freezes inside the mountain into towering columns and frozen waterfalls. Beyond the mountains lie the Danube valley and, in the east, the shallow steppe lake of Neusiedl with its rich birdlife. Below are the 4 natural wonders of Austria in the atlas — the most beautiful places to build a trip around, each with what makes it remarkable, when to go, and how to reach it. Best overall time: Summer and early autumn (roughly June–September) for hiking, alpine passes, and cave visits; winter is a world-class ski season.
