The 10 Best Small Towns in Austria
Austria has some of the most picturesque small towns anywhere, most of them in scenic alpine settings, some beside lakes or at the foot of ski resorts, and many with that endearing Tyrolian charm. But since we must be selective, here are the pick of the bunch – the 10 best small towns in Austria.
[ Pages of interest: Vienna, Austria and Best Small Towns in Germany ]
1. Feldkirch
Location: Vorarlberg
Population: 31,000
2. Schärding
Location: Schärding
Population: 4,900
3. Zell am See
Location: Salzburgerland
Population: 9,700
4. Rust
Location: Burgenland
Population: 1,900
5. Kufstein
Location: Tyrol
Population: 17,550
6. Judenburg
Location: Styria
Population: 9,320
7. Mayrhofen
Location: Tyrol
Population: 3,820
8. Sölden
Location: Tyrol
Population: 4,250
9. Enns
Location: Upper Austria
Population: 11,400
10. Hall in Tirol
Location: Tyrol
Population: 12,900
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