Austria is a destination that captivates visitors as much with its imperial cities as with its Alpine landscapes. Whether you’re considering a trip to Austria, a cultural stay, a city trip to Vienna or summer holidays in Austria, the country offers a unique balance of nature, culture and elegance. The historic lanes of Vienna, the panoramas of the Tyrol, the turquoise lakes of the Salzkammergut or the Baroque scenery of Salzburg make it easy to put together stays to suit every style: a weekend in Austria, a romantic break, a family trip or a tour of Austria.
In winter, the country becomes a European benchmark for ski holidays, Christmas markets and romantic getaways. Thanks to fast connections, including direct flights from Luxembourg, Austria is easily accessible for short breaks as well as longer trips. In every season, the country combines traditions, gastronomy, nature and quality of life. Voyages Flammang supports you in creating a tailor-made trip to Austria, adapted to your pace and your wishes.
Austria appeals to travellers in search of elegance, nature and authenticity. Here are the main assets that explain its success.
Want to explore Vienna, enjoy the Tyrol’s peaks or discover the imperial cities?
Discover our selection of holidays in Austria : city trips, cultural tours, winter holidays, summer hikes or getaways for two. Each trip can be personalised to suit your wishes, to create an experience perfectly tailored to your pace and your style.
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Austria is one of the few destinations in Europe that truly lends itself to a trip all year round. Each season reveals a different atmosphere and lets you experience the country from a new angle: culture, nature, skiing, lakes, gastronomy, festivals… The ideal time mainly depends on your travel style.
The weather table below makes it easy to identify the best time for your stay depending on what you’re looking for: skiing, nature, cultural visits, or family activities.
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The Austrian capital is packed with history, music, and architecture. Schönbrunn Palace, the opera, prestigious museums, historic cafés, elegant neighborhoods… Vienna is ideal for:
Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg charms visitors with its Baroque atmosphere, medieval fortress, and cobblestone streets.
Perfect for:
In the heart of the Alps, Innsbruck combines heritage, a mountain atmosphere, and easily accessible ski resorts.
Ideal for:
A region renowned for its postcard-perfect scenery: Hallstatt, St Wolfgang, Mondsee…
It’s one of the most beautiful places in Europe for:
UNESCO-listed, younger and more dynamic than Vienna, Graz charms visitors with its Mediterranean atmosphere, designer cafés and historic centre.
A perfect alternative for:
Austria is one of Europe’s most versatile destinations: turquoise lakes, mountains, imperial cities, Christmas markets, ski resorts… The country lends itself just as well to romantic getaways as to family holidays or adventures with friends.
Here are the experiences that best match your way of travelling.
With interactive museums, animals, lakes and easy-to-reach mountains, Austria is ideal for a family stay.
You will especially enjoy:
Imperial atmosphere, historic cafés, classical concerts, lakeside landscapes… Austria excels in the art of getaways for two.
To enjoy as a duo:
For active travelers, Austria is a true adventure playground.
Not to be missed:
Traveling in Austria is simple and pleasant: the country is perfectly organized, safe, and very easy to reach from Luxembourg. Here is the essential information to prepare your stay with complete peace of mind.
Austria is the country where the snow globe was invented at the end of the 19th century by Erwin Perzy, a maker of surgical instruments.
Austria uses the euro (€)
Bank cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere: hotels, restaurants, museums, transport, shops… A few coins can be useful for markets or small businesses, but you will have no problem paying by card.
The official language is German, but English is widely spoken in cities, hotels and tourist areas.
Austrians are generally welcoming and used to international travellers, which makes communication much easier.
The outlets are type C and F, identical to those used in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
No adapter is required.
Austria is considered one of the safest countries in the world.
You can travel around the city, in the mountains, or on public transportation with complete peace of mind. As everywhere else, remain vigilant in highly touristic areas, but the destination remains extremely reliable for families, couples, and solo travelers.
From Luxembourg: direct flights to Vienna several times a week.
Train & bus: very dense, clean, and punctual network.
In cities: efficient metro, tram, and bus systems, especially in Vienna and Graz.
Mountains & lakes: car recommended for exploring at your own pace.
The cost of living is comparable to Luxembourg in major cities, and slightly more affordable in the Alpine regions. Restaurants, museums and accommodation offer good value for money, especially outside peak season periods.
Austria is part of the European Union.
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For a first visit: 4 to 6 days are enough to combine Vienna and an Alpine region.
For a nature or skiing holiday: 7 days offer more comfort.
For a complete cultural tour: 8 to 10 days are recommended.
Not necessarily. Cities are well served by metro, tram, and train.
A car is only useful for exploring lakes, alpine villages, or several regions during the same trip.
For nature: Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Salzkammergut.
For a combination of city and lake: Vienna + Hallstatt.
For a family vacation: lake regions with beaches and accessible trails.
Vienna, Salzburg, Graz and the Danube Valley are ideal for a stay focused on museums, palaces, music and heritage.
Ideal resorts for beginners:
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Alpbach, Obertauern, Seefeld, Nassfeld.
Austria is renowned for its excellent ski schools and wide slopes.
Austria offers:
Hallstatt, St Wolfgang, Alpbach, Kufstein, Heiligenblut, Mondsee. These are Austria’s most photogenic and typical villages.
Yes, absolutely: Christmas markets, alpine spas, cultural visits, snowshoe walks, snow-covered villages, panoramic trains… Austria in winter without skiing makes for a wonderful stay.
Yes: impeccable infrastructure, changing tables, accessible transport, child-friendly restaurants, suitable trails, safe lakes. Austrians are very welcoming toward families.
Austria offers trips for different budgets. On average:
Restaurants in Austria are relatively affordable:
