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In this section you will find the latest press releases of the Austrian National Tourist Office in Sydney.
Latest Press Releases
Austria Beckons: Australians Set New Tourism Records in 2023
Australians visited Austria in 2023 in record numbers. Statistik Austria recorded 153,000 arrivals and 415,000 overnight stays during the calendar year 2023 – surpassing the previous records set in 2019 by 3% for overnights and 1.2% for arrivals.
Click here for the press releaseMost wanted: These five sights in Innsbruck simply have to be seen
Verena Abenthung, Austria Guide and blogger for Innsbruck Tourismus, knows the city like the back of her hand and reveals why no one should miss the following five sights.
Click here for the press releaseSummer in Salzburg: Synonymous with Music & Culture
The baroque buildings and spacious squares of Salzburg's Old Town provide the unique setting for the distinctive cultural programme offered by the town in the summer season.
Click here for the press releaseAustrian Alps in National Geographic's “Best of the World 2023”
Looking for a dream travel destination for 2023? We are thrilled that the Austrian Alps have been included in National Geographic's prestigious “Best of the World 2023” in the category “Adventure”.
Click here for the press releaseWelcome to Vollpension: Coffeehouse and Social Enterprise
‘Vollpension Generation Café’ aka ‘Granny’s public living room’ created a space of inclusion for young and old in the heart of Vienna.
Click here for the press releaseEvents in 2024: Bruckner Year, European Capital of Culture & More
Austria's event calendar for 2024 is brimming with unique, distinct, once-off or popular highlights that will tempt and inspire travellers to book their next Austrian trip. We have compiled a short list to showcase the diversity of events held throughout the year.
Click here for the press releaseHow do Austrians celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is arguably the most important holiday in Austria. The Advent season, the four weeks leading up to the festivities, is a time for celebrating beloved traditions with family and friends.
Click here for the press releaseGreen Retreats & Refreshing Oasis in the City
Heading to an Austrian city in the summer? Relax your body and mind in gardens, parks, at rivers and even on mountains!
Click here for the press releaseSustainable Skiing: Austria's Most Eco-friendly Winter Resorts
Austria's ski regions are working hard to reduce their CO2 footprint and to make winter holidays more environmentally friendly.
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Winter Highlights
Cosy villages, boundless skiing pleasure and world-class cuisine - in Austria's top skiing resorts you will be spoilt for choice. But Winter in Austria is not just synonymous with skiing.
Off into the mountains
Vacation in Austria means being close to nature. Explore one of the national parks, experience the beauty of the Alps on a long distance trail or head out on a family day hike.
Click here for the press releaseChristmas Traditions
The time from late November to the end of the year has a very special meaning in Austria. Visit Austria's Christmas markets, try some Glühwein and enjoy the spirit of Christmas...
Click here for the press releaseAustria's Hidden Gems
Away from the well-trodden path of Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, you can experience the raw culture of the Alps or the charming day-to-day life in the towns and villages.
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