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, charming romantic hotels, 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
This frescoed romantic Austrian hotel was built in 1570 and is 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, this romantic hotel is located 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 and timeless.

Alstadt
Kirchengasse 41, Vienna 1070, Austria
T: +43 1798 45150. 42 rooms. US$ 200-
www.hotel-altstadt-vienna.com
This five-story 1902 townhouse boasting a serious collection of contemporary art feels like a cross between a b&b and a hotel. It is located in the artist-residential district of Spittelberg, just outside the bustling tourist area and a short walk from the museum district. Rooms range from streamlined modern to eight cozy Matteo Thun-designed rooms featuring crystal chandeliers and damask wallpaper.

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 classic Salzburg romantic hotel dates back to the medieval era. Located in the historic centre.