Explore the alpine lakes, historic villages, mountain railways, and local culture that has drawn Austrian royalty and outdoor enthusiasts for centuries.

Austria’s territorial history began in the 10th century as a small border province within the Holy Roman Empire. Everything changed in 1278 when the Habsburg dynasty took control, gradually transforming Austria into the center of a vast European power.

Austria started to slowly recover in 2025 after two years of recession, but the energy shock due to the Middle East conflict is weighing on the outlook. A large and complex banking sector with significant exposure to Central Eastern and Southeastern European countries (CESEE) dominates the financial sector.