Historic Sites in Austria
A nation that is steeped in history, there’s a multitude of historic sites in Austria reflecting the many periods of this nation’s past. If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Austria and the surrounding area then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.
From the Imperial grandeur of the Hapsburg dynasty to medieval fortresses and beyond, the historical sites of Austria are varied and provide visitors with a great selection of attractions to visit.
There’s a list of Historic Sites in Austria below and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. We’ll be continually adding to this list over time, and further expanding our coverage of the historical places in Austria.
Once you’ve explored the Historic Sites in Austria you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.
Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other
Historic Sites in Austria, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
Historical sites in Austria : Site Index
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Hofburg Imperial Palace
Hofburg Imperial Palace was the winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the Austrian-Hungarian imperial family. One of the grandest historical sites in Austria.
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
Listed among the medieval historic sites of Austria, Hohensalzburg Fortress is a vast 11th century citadel in Salzburg.
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Mauthausen Concentration Camp
One of the most notorious historic sites in Austria, Mauthausen Concentration Camp was a Nazi internment camp in northern Austria.
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Salzburg Catacombs
The Salzburg Catacombs overlook the 17th century St. Peter’s Church and Cemetery in Austria.
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Salzburg Cathedral
Salzburg Cathedral is a 17th century baroque structure in Austria where Mozart was baptized and played. It is one of the more famous of Austria’s historic sites.
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Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna is an seventeenth century palace. It is among the UNESCO-listed historic sites in Austria.
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Vienna State Opera
Vienna’s State Opera House is an eighteenth century building and one of the oldest opera houses in the German speaking world.
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