Austria - Where the hills are alive

The Austrian capital is full of beautiful architecture, sweet music and an abundance of Sachertorte. But beyond that, the hills are alive.

  • Far away, so close

    Far away, so close

    The Gloriette has been at the top of the hill since 1775, overlooking the Great Parterre in front of the main building.

    Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

  • The hills are alive

    The hills are alive

    View from Mönchsberg terrace, Salzburg

  • Through the ages

    Through the ages

    Mozart was married in Stephansdom, and his dead body was brought here in 1791 for registration before the simple funeral at St Marx.

    Stephansdom, Vienna

  • Beneath the arches

    Beneath the arches

    This has been a classic coffee place since 1876, with regulars such as Vladimir Lenin, Sigmund Freud and Leon Trotsky.

    Cafe Central, Vienna

  • Somebody that I used to know

    Somebody that I used to know

    The grave of Mozart's wife and father.

    Friedhof St. Sebastian, Salzburg

  • I see you

    I see you

    This ferris wheel was a kissing location in the Bond movie Living Daylights and the 1995 film Before Sunrise, as well as the ride by Orson Welles in The Third Man.

    Riesenrad at Prater, Vienna

  • Jesus is here

    Jesus is here

    Steingasse, Salzburg

  • Before sunrise

    Before sunrise

    This statue of Hapsburg Emperor Joseph II is located in front of the Albertina, a building which has sheltered art collections since the 17th century.

    Albertina, Vienna

  • For the birds

    For the birds

    The roof mosaic is covered by 230 000 glazed tiles.

    Stephansdom, Vienna