Austria is located in southern Europe. Some of the most popular destinations for tourism within the country are Vienna, Salzburg, Graz and Innsbruck. Austria is a landlocked mountainous nation where the majority of its residents speak German. Throughout the year, the weather in Austria can vary dramatically. Temperatures can exceed 30°C during the Summer months and plummet to sub-zero levels in the Winter months, with the month of January seeing the highest snowfall.

Vienna is Austria's magnificent capital, and is one of the most popular capitals in Europe for tourism. The Habsburg traditions and luxurious palaces lure visitors in and enchant them with their beauty, as visitors are commonly left stunned by Vienna's baroque and art nouveau architecture. Austria is also recognised for its breath-taking natural beauty, with snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and green hills just some of the features that adorn the country's landscape. Austria is also known for its contributions to classical music; the life and work of Mozart, one of the greatest classical music composers of all time, are celebrated across the country.

Austria is a fantastic holiday destination for anybody looking for a city break getaway over a bank holiday weekend. It's a magical region, surrounded by fields of natural beauty and magnificent architecture that is sure to impress any visitor. The country is especially spectacular around Christmas time, when there are major Christmas markets packed with traditional Austrian cuisine.

Ryanair flies to Vienna seven days a week, once a day. Our travel experts can help you plan your holiday to Austria, including flights and accommodation.