Places kattrewerts Wants to Go

These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

A magnificent collection of imperial armor and weaponry.

German and American troops joined forces to defend this fortress during the strangest battle of World War II.

This skeleton-filled altar piece served as a backdrop to one of the most iconic scenes in "The Sound of Music."

The world's largest historic armory was established by independent citizens to defend themselves from the wars of larger forces.

The shell of a medieval fortress offers commanding views of the area it once protected.

This series of underground chambers contains Europe's largest subterranean lake that is slowly drained each day.

The world's oldest known salt mine.

A neo-Gothic church built to thank God for saving the Emperor of Austria from an assassination.

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.

The Habsburgs' royal collections of art and wonders.

A silly medieval mural preserved on the side of a Viennese house.

Located right outside of Vienna, visitors can take in expansive views of an ethereal forest.

Each year melting snow turns these Austrian hiking trails into scuba zones.

An exquisite Baroque church in Vienna's old town.

The largest ice cave in the world is thought to be the entrance to hell according to Austrian legend.

An Austrian house of bones filled with hundreds of intricately painted skulls.

A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.

Where beer lovers can literally immerse themselves in beer.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.

Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.

Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water.