Romantic Vacations in Austria

1. Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a luxury vacation getaway in Austria and home to the famous Sacher cafe. The hotel is located on the banks of the River Salzach, featuring luxury interiors and 113 guest accommodations decorated with original works of art, antiques, carpets and wall hangings. Vacationers staying at this stylish hotel in Salzburg have access to the city's music and theater venues. If you like to stay active while on vacation, work out at the hotel's health club which comes complete with modern equipment, sauna, solarium and steam room. Ask for one of the balcony rooms on your luxury getaway to Salzburg.

2. Hotel Daniel in Vienna

With rooms starting at just 95 Euros per night, Hotel Daniel in Vienna is a great choice for travelers who like contemporary decor and great value. The hotel is close to the Belvedere Palace & Museum and a short walk from the city center. You will find a unique boat sculpture hanging over the edge of the building and a rooftop beehive which produces honey sold in the hotel shop. Ask for a room with a hammock overlooking the city, perfect for relaxing with a book after a day of shopping and sightseeing. The Bakery restaurant serves international dishes, delicious pastries and creative cakes utilizing fresh fruit, herbs and veggies, some grown in the rooftop garden. The breakfast buffet at the Daniel is popular with visitors and locals alike.

3. Hotel Schloss Fuschl

Get treated like a princess at Hotel Schloss Fuschl , a historic castle vacation getaway located on a lake. The hotel is located close to the City of Salzburg and was built in 1450. If you vacation at the castle in the summer, you will be able to swim in the lake and play golf. In the winter, the area offers Nordic walking and skiing. The hotel spa has views of the lake from its indoor pool which is open year-round. The hotel offers 65 rooms, 39 suites and six lakeside cottages. If you are staying in a suite, you get to choose from different decor styles: Renaissance, Empire, Baroque or Biedermeier. Get married in a historic Austrian castle with spectacular lake views. The hotel is offering a package which includes: rooms with a view, breakfast buffet and champagne.

4. Thurnher's Alpenhof

Thurnher's Alpenhof in Austria is a luxury ski vacation destination, offering its guests five star service, elegant dining and a European health spa. The hotel has 14 guest rooms and 24 luxury suites suites with scenic views of the Alps. The hotel has been family owned for 45 and prides itself with the highest level of service and attention to detail. The hotel spa has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium, a relaxation area, panoramic roof terrace and a fitness room. On your ski trip, you will have access to more than 80 modern mountain railways and lifts (250 kilometers of ski slopes) straight from the hotel entrance.

5. The Levante Parliament in Vienna

The Levante Parliament is a stylish design hotel in Vienna. There are 67 rooms, including 5 suites which feature black and white photographs by Curt Themess, glass vases by Romanian glass artist Ioan Nemtoi, as well as under-heated floors. The rooms have individually adjustable air-conditioning systems, free wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, mini bars, full-length mirrors, and laptop size safes. There is 24-hour room service, reception, concierge and personal limousine transfer from and to the airport. There is a beautiful 4,305-square-foot garden lounge that is perfect for events, press conferences, product presentations and celebrations. The Nemtoi Restaurant-Bar serves Austrian specialties in a contemporary setting.

6. Boutique Hotel am Stephansplatz, Vienna

You simply cannot find a more central base for your romantic getaway in Vienna than the Boutique Hotel am Stephansplatz, which is located just a few steps from Vienna’s enormous St. Stephan’s Cathedral. You hardly need to leave your hotel to admire the impressive cathedral, which is overlooked by many of the modern, comfortable guest rooms and suites. This is a friendly hotel which likes visitors to feel at home and offers little luxuries like a well-equipped exercise room with sauna and a comfortable relaxation room. There are 8 categories of guestrooms for you to choose from and a buffet breakfast is served every morning.

Stephansplatz 9, Vienna, Austria, +43 1 534050

7. Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg

Hotel Goldener Hirsch is located in the historic city center of Salzburg, Austria. Festival Hall and Mozart's house are just steps from the hotel. The hotel has 65 guest rooms and suites, many furnished with handmade furniture and original antiques. If you want to immerse yourself in the city's rich history, a stay at this romantic European hotel will do just that. The hotel is a member of the Starwood Luxury Collection, offering an expert concierge, Business Center, in-room dining and other luxury services. The hotel restaurant serves traditional, fine Austrian cuisine complemented by local and international wines.

8. Gasthof Post

The Austrian Alps, known for their beauty and hospitality, are a great winter and summer getaway. In the winter, skiing in the Alps is legendary, while in the summer there is hiking, mountain biking and golf. Gasthof Post has a feel of a luxury country inn with 39 rooms and suites furnished in warm Alpine style. This Austrian getaway has been family-run since 1937 by the Moosbrugger family, and is now a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group. The hotel is located in Lech am Arlberg, a mountain resort 4,750 feet above sea level. In the winter, the area offers 88 ski lifts and 160 miles of skiable terrain. The hotel can arrange private ski lessons and book ski passes. The wellness center has an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows. Arrive for your treatment early to relax in the steam bath, Finnish sauna, and work out in the fitness room. After a day out skiing on your winter vacation, treat yourself to a relaxing massage.

The restaurant serves award-winning cuisine prepared using local produce. The wine list includes a selection of European and Austrian wines. Add one daily meal to your room rate for only Euro 30 per day. From cozy single rooms to spacious suites, the property offers a choice of accommodations for families, groups, couples and singles. Single rooms measure between 18 and 25 square meters in size, complete with a bath tub or shower. Double rooms let you enjoy a cozy corner seating area, and 26 to 34 square meters of living space. Bathrooms have a bath tub, and many double rooms have a private balcony. Jager rooms are decorated with refined, rustic furniture, these rooms have a bathroom with bath tub.

The Postillion apartment offers 40 square meters of living space, corner seating area and tiled stove or open fireplace. The 50 square meter Postmeister apartment has a living room, a tiled stove or open fireplace. Herzog suite has a bedroom with a double bed, screened-off living room, open fireplace or tiled stove, bathrooms with bath tubs, WC and shower with steam bath. Fursten suite measures 60 – 80 m² with double bed and separate or screened-off living room. Ask for a layout with a private terrace. At 114 square meters, the Kaiser suite offers most spacious layout, complete with stunning views of Zuger valley. There are two private balconies, bathroom with a free standing bath tub, separate shower and steam bath.

Zurich international airport is 125 miles from the hotel. There you can rent a car, or take the train to Langen am Arlberg, which is 10 miles from the hotel. Taxi service is available at the train station (+43-5583-2206-0).

9. Hotel Imperial, Vienna

Vienna is one of the top cultural cities to visit in Europe and what better way immerse yourself in the city's rich history than booking a room at a great historic hotel. Hotel Imperial , Vienna used to be the home of the prince of Wurttemberg until it was transformed into a hotel in 1873. The hotel is famous for its five star service and its butlers. The butler's job is to make you feel pampered and relaxed during your stay. You can begin each day with a hand-ironed newspaper brought to your bedside with a morning tea.

The hotel has just 138 uniquely decorated rooms and suites. It does not matter which room you book at the hotel - you still get the famous butler to fulfill your every need. Guests can have the butler prepare a relaxing bath in the large bathroom with luxurious robes. If you are looking for a romantic place to stay, you can't go wrong with this hotel. Restaurant Imperial serves traditional Viennese cuisine with a twist, combined with fine wines and mouthwatering desserts. Be sure to try the famous Imperial Torte, the recipe for which is still a secret. The cake is baked fresh at the hotel which receives orders for the Torte from all over the world. (imperialvienna.com).

10. Illustrated Map of Austria with Cities, Towns and Lakes

Plan your vacation using this fun, custom map of Austria.