Austria’s landmarks include imperial palaces, historic city centers, Alpine landscapes, railways, lakes and cultural sites. UNESCO currently lists 12 World Heritage properties in Austria.
20 Famous Austrian Landmarks
- Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Vienna
- Historic Centre of Vienna
- Hofburg Palace, Vienna
- St Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
- Historic Centre of Salzburg
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Hallstatt
- Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
- Wachau Cultural Landscape
- Semmering Railway
- Graz Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
- Belvedere Palace, Vienna
- Melk Abbey
- Innsbruck Golden Roof
- Nordkette mountain range
- Krimml Waterfalls
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Lake Wolfgang
- Danube Valley
- Vienna State Opera
World Heritage Beyond Vienna
UNESCO’s Austrian list includes historic centers, cultural landscapes, rail heritage and natural heritage. These sites can help travelers build routes beyond the major cities.
Plan by Geography
Vienna and its palaces work well for a city itinerary, while Salzburg, Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut suit cultural and scenic travel. The Wachau and Semmering offer different heritage experiences.
See our Austria travel guide, best places to visit and Vienna guide.
Official resource: UNESCO World Heritage — Austria.
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