Wachau
The peaceful Danube runs through a verdant countryside filled with wineries and baroque architecture. Romantic, ruined castles dot the hilltops. Richard the Lionhearted was held for ransom in one of these castles.

Richard Lowenherz
Durnstein, Austria
T: +43 2711 222.  38 rooms. US$ 160-
www.richardloewenherz.at
Named after Richard the Lionhearted, this bower of tranquility has a cozy pre-World Wars Austrian feeling. Dining terraces overlook the Danube River.

Austrian Alps
Picture-perfect traditional villages, high mountain peaks, sun-kissed meadows and friendly people.

   St. Anton, Austrian Alps
   100 years ago, it was the birthplace of modern Alpine skiing. Today it
   has a reputation as Europe's wildest aprés-ski scene.

   Hotel Schwarzer Adler
   St. Anton, Austria
   T: +43 5446 22440. 50 rooms. US$ 190-, incl. breakfast & dinner.
   www.schwarzeradler.com
   Frescoed Tyrolean lodge built in 1570 and located in the village center,    close to the ski runs.

   Kitzbühel, Austrian Alps
   Ancient walled town with brightly colored buildings and oompah-pah    nightlife, located in center of the Tyrolean Alps.

   Romantik Hotel Tennerof
   26 Griesenauweg
   Kitzbühel, Austria
   T: +43 5356 63181  
   www.tennerhof.com
   Built around a 17th century farmhouse, one-half mile from the bustle of    town.


   Arlberg Region, Austrian Alps 
   Lederhosen, dirndls, peak-roofed ski chalets & rustic chic are
   aplenty in the lost-in-time sister cities of Zurs and Lech.

   Hotel Zürserhof
   Zürs am Arlberg, Austria
   T: +43 5583 25130. 72 rooms. $502, incl. all meals.
   www.zuerserhof.at
   Elegant country-style prevails on Count Tattenbach's former farm.


Vienna
Magnificent baroque buildings, wide avenues, leafy parklands and a world-class cultural heritage. The imperial capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Vienna is elegant, classic ald timeless.

Palais Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenbergpl. 9, Vienna A-1030, Austria
T: +43 1798 45150. 44 rooms. US$ 300-
www.palais-schwarzenberg.com
Sumptuous baroque palace sits in 16 acres of parkland in the center of Vienna. For over 200 years it was the summer residence of the princely Schwarzenberg family.

König von Ungarn
A-1010 Vienna, Schulerstraße 10, Austria
T: +43 1 515 840. 33 rooms. US$ 140-
www.kvu.at
200 year old tavern-inn located in old Vienna near St. Stephen's cathedral. Mozart composed Marriage of Figaro next-door.


Salzburg
The city of Mozart. Its historic centre is a world heritage listed site.

Goldener Hirsch
Salzburg, Austria
T: +43 66 2 80840. 69 rooms. US$ 500-
www.goldenerhirsch.com
Individually decorated and furnished with antiques and folk art, this Salzburg classic dates back to the medieval era. Located in the historic centre.