In Austria’s western-most corner, Vorarlberg is in a perfect position between Lake Constance and the mountainous Arlberg region, where Austria meets Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

From the picturesque waters of Lake Constance to the imposing peaks of the Arlberg, Silvretta and Ratikon ranges, it’s a sight to behold. Activities include sailing, hiking, cycling, golfing and rafting, while there’s culture on the events programme, such as the spectacular Bregenz Festival.

Situated in the north, with Salzburgerland to the west and Vienna to the east, Upper Austria boasts imposing mountains, which soar above green valleys and rolling hills.

The climate is warm and wonderful! Liberally sprinkled with lakes, it’s great for watersports and sailing, and, with beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming. You can cycle alongside the famous River Danube or head for the heights by ski lift and hike along grassy mountain slopes.

Situated in the west of Austria, this province boasts some of the most glorious scenery the Alps. Live the high life in one of the most mountainous regions in Europe, where more than 600 peaks top 3,000 m. There is no shortage of snow-capped mountains – and not just in winter.

A perfect summer destination, with lush grass covering the mountainsides, complementing the white peaks above. You’ll find lakes and rivers, villages and forests. The air is fresh, but it will be warm enough to take a dip in the outdoor pool at your hotel. Try mountain biking, horse riding or simply sightseeing.

Austria’s second largest province, stretching from Salzburgerland through the south-east, this is Austria’s green heart, a land of forests, meadows and vineyards. Its landscape and moderate climate make it an ideal destination for outdoor sports and relaxing retreats.

A great destination if you want to be active. There are 2,000 km of mountain bike trails and 3,000 km of general trails, whether you want to take a lift up on to the mountains, take a leisurely ride through the valleys, or cruise across the southern lowlands. Go whitewater rafting, boating and fishing, or visit castles, palaces and gardens. There are also numerous golf courses and many tennis centres.

The Hohe Tauern mountains provide a stunning backbone to this most romantic of regions. Salzburg itself sits on the very edge of the mountains and, as you fly in you pass over flat meadows with the snow-capped peaks providing a spectacular backdrop. Salzburg is the city of Mozart and The Sound of Music - sophisticated sights and sounds are everywhere. As you move into the mountains you find a different world, alive with waterfalls, springs, caves and protected nature reserves.

This is a place of natural beauty, dominated by the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, as well as ice caves, a hundred lakes and vast pastures and meadows.

This is Austria’s deep south, where the mountains push up against Slovenia and Italy and the summers are idyllic. In Austria’s lake district the green, rolling hills are dotted with more than 1,270 fabulous lakes, many offering waterfront sports facilities and great bathing beaches.

Warm and wonderful in the summer, the lakes are the main draw. At places like Worthersee and Faaker See you can learn to windsurf, water-ski and sail. Head to the rivers to join a rafting expedition, hire canoes or simply stroll along the banks.

Austria´s easternmost province, the Burgenland covers a relatively narrow strip of land along the Austrian-Hungarian border, stretching from the Danube in the north to the Slovenian border in the south. With gently rolling hills and plains, brackish ponds and reed-rimmed lakes, it has unspoilt nature in abundance - and a unique flora and fauna. It has perfect thermal baths and is a famous wine growing region.

They say water is the elixir of life and Burgenland is rich in healing mineral resources, such as mineral water, thermal water and healing mud.