The 9 Provinces of Austria

Vienna (Wein) - A wealth of history and music, wine taverns, Vienna woods, the Opera and much more. A truly romantic city renowned for its elegant architecture and cosmopolitan charm. Burgenland - Capital: Einstadt. In the east. Troubled by attack and conquest for centuries, this low lying border region has nonetheless retained its own particular beauty. Boasts the huge Neusiedler See, Europe's only steppe lake and the Pannonian Plains. Vorarlberg - Capital: Bregenz. The far west, between Lake Constanz and the Arlberg Pass. Beautiful mountain, valley and lakeside scenery, including the peaks of Silvretta. Upper Austria (Oberoesterreich) - Capital: Linz. A flourishing industrial and agricultural province crossed by the Danube. Includes the Salzkammergut: an idyllic region of lakes, hills and mountains, crowned by the splendid Hoher Dachstein above the Hallstaettersee. Lower Austria (Niederoesterreich) - The largest of all Austria's 9 provinces, it covers a quarter of the country. Surrounding Vienna, famous for its baroque, wine and varied scenery. Salzburgerland - Capital : Salzburg. A city famous for its festivals and musical tradition; the birthplace of Mozart. The countryside of Salzburgerland is also alive with the sound of music, fine castles and ice caves. Tirol - Capital: Innsbruck. The heart of the Alps. Lush Alpine forests, wooded valleys and a strong folklore tradition. Since 1919 the province has been divided into two: North Tirol and the much smaller East Tirol. Styria (Steiermark) - Capital: Graz. Southeast. A broad spectrum of magnificent scenery, from the rocky heights of the Totes Gebirge to the lush folding hills of the south Styrian wine-growing district; know as the green heart of Austria. Carinthia (Kaernten) - Capital: Klagenfurt. Land of lakes and mountains. Carinthia is Austria's southern most province, between Grossglockner and the Woerther See. Famed for its southern sunshine.