Austria shares borders with eight countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The longest border is shared with Germany and is about 801 km/ 497 miles in length. Austria is one of the few landlocked countries in central Europe – together with Switzerland and Luxembourg. Austria is a mostly mountainous country with the Alps covering the western and the southern parts and mostly gentle hills in the eastern and northern parts. 

• Austria’s capital city is Vienna (called Wien in German). Vienna is also the biggest city in Austria. 

• The longest river in Austria is the Danube (called Donau in German). The Danube is Europe’s second longest river. 

• The highest mountain in Austria is the Grossglockner with 3798 metres/12460 ft. 

• The largest lake in Austria is Lake Neusiedl (in German called Neusiedler See). The lake is popular with watersports enthusiasts and surfers.

• The Vienna Prater: It is a famous amusement park where one can take a ride on the historic ferris wheel. 

• Danube Valley: Cycle from Passau to Vienna along the flat dedicated cycle paths along the river Danube (Donau in German). The Danube cycle path is roughly 300 km/ 186 miles long.

• Salzburg: visit the Mozart museum in the home town of composer and musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and taste the delicious Mozartkugeln, which are delicious chocolate sweets.

• Lakes Region: Swim in the waters of a crystal clear lake in the Salzburger Land which is one of the most popular holiday destinations. 

• Innsbruck: visit the Alpine Zoo, see the famous ski jump arena and admire the golden tiles of the famous golden roof Goldenes Dachl in Innsbruck.

• Tyrol: Experience true mountain hiking or skiing on a glacier in Tyrollean Alps. In southern Austria you can also visit the magical settings in the Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds) in Wattens.