On my first European adventure almost four years ago, we drove from Florence to the state of Tyrol in western Austria and stayed in this little inn halfway up the side of a mountain. We only got to stay in Austria for one night but still to this day, it remains one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It was like a scene out of the Sound of Music- small houses scattered across the countryside, rolling hills littered with trees, and towering mountains all around. There’s really no better way to communicate the beauty of Austria than with pictures so without further ado..
If you get the chance to take a road trip through the Austrian countryside definitely go! It’s by far some of the most spectacular scenery I’ve ever witnessed.
Have you ever driven through the Austrian countryside? Where is the most beautiful place you have ever been? I would love to hear what you think- leave your thoughts in the comments below!
It looks beautiful. I was only in Austria for a short time too. Vienna was wonderful.
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It’s such a gorgeous country! I was definitely there just long enough to leave me wanting more.. I will have to make my way to Vienna one day 🙂
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Austria is without doubt very nice, equally Switzerland. The French Alps and the Pyrenees are also stunning, but the most beautiful place to me will always be the mountains of Snowdonia in my country, Wales…because that is home and where my heart will forever be! 🙂
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I’ve never been to Wales but I’ll definitely have to make a trip to see the mountains of Snowdonia! I definitely understand the love for ones home country, I have major love for the Midwest 🙂
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It looks just as beautiful as I would imagine! I love taking roadtrips through new countries, and it looks like I would love this one as well.
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Road trips are the perfect way to see the countryside! You miss so much beauty hopping from big city to big city. Austria is a gorgeous country, I need to get back there to do some hiking.
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Yeee such pretty pictures! It seems like we’re a similar age and have similar (traveling) interests too. Looking forward to reading more!
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Thank you! I’m excited to read more about your travels as well 🙂
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Wow! Your pictures are phenomenal here! I totally want to make a trip to the Australian countryside one day 🙂
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Austria is a beautiful country! It’s definitely worth a visit 🙂
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Have never been to Austria but your photos took me on a little trip. Thank you. Came over from Community Pool to visit. http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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Thanks so much for reading! Glad I could transport you to Austria for a brief moment 🙂
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It’s a big goal of mine to get to Europe again but I have been ill…not sure I will do it. But the photos really put you there. And your cheerful smile:)
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Pictures are a great supplement if you can’t actually get there! Thanks so much 🙂
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Wow, these photos are beautiful! I would love to travel to Austria someday.
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Thank you, Rebecca!
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You’re welcome!
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I’m drooling over these photos! So beautiful.
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Thank you, Ashley! 🙂
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I spent a week in Tirol few years ago. Had to go there for a course which was held in the town of Galtür..the gorgeous scenery pretty much made you forget all the hassle of traveling there. I think it was in September, which appears to be off season, so accommodation was ridiculously cheap.. Although almost everything i.e. cafes and such were closed. But the mountains were there, so who cares 😉
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I totally understand that! I could spend days and days just exploring the mountains. The scenery is definitely some of the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen. We made several wrong turns trying to get to our little inn halfway up the mountain but it was worth it, just to get to see a little more of the countryside. Austria is on the top of my list of places I want to go back and spend more time. Thanks so much for reading 🙂
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It has been years since I have been in Austria. Your photos bring back a lot of wonderful memories. Such a picturesque country. Thanks for sharing.
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It is a gorgeous country, one of my favorites! Thanks for reading 🙂
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Great photos of a wonderful part of the world – you really can’t beat the Alps in the summer. Went through Serfaus & Austria breifly as part of a trip in 2009, seems a long time ago now!
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My brief trip through Austria seems so long ago too! I’m definitely in need of a trip back. The Alps are gorgeous in the summer and I’m equally as eager to see them in the winter since I love to snowboard! Thanks for reading, James 🙂
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