If you think that Italy and Spain are the most visited countries by tourists, especially in recent years, then we are sorry to be outside your expectations. Austria is the most visited country in Europe according to a recent study by Money Transfers.
Based on the data, it was found that for every Austrian resident there are 3.6 tourists, more than anywhere else in Europe. And of course, as expected, most tourists visit it for its beautiful capital, Vienna. Despite having a population of 8.9 million, the country welcomes around 32 million visitors each year.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is the country's main tourist attraction. Known as the "city of dreams", it's no wonder so many people are eager to explore it. Major attractions include Schonbrunn Palace, the Vienna State Opera and the Natural History Museum. The city is also famous for its delicious cakes and desserts.
Beyond the primary choice that Vienna may be for tourists, this does not mean that other places in Austria are not facing a slowdown in the number of tourists coming to the country. In 2023, the residents of the small Austrian town of Hallstatt protested against the astronomical number of visitors to their town during the summer season by physically blocking tourists and throwing them out of premises such as bars and restaurants. According to the BBC, about 10 thousand tourists visited this area every day, while only 700 people live there. visited Hallstatt every day, while only about 700 people live there.
The director of tourism of Austria, Norbert Kettner, expressed his commitment to the idea of ??expanding the "map" of the elections for tourists to not only visit Vienna, but also many other points that are attractions for Austria.
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Source: Traveller
