Tourism in Austria forms an important part of the country's economy, accounting for almost 9% of the Austrian gross domestic product. Austria has one guest bed for every six inhabitants, and boasts the highest per capita income from tourism in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. As of 2007, the total number of tourist overnight stays is roughly the same for summer and winter season, with peaks in February and July/August.
Belvedere Palace, Vienna, one of Austria's most iconic monuments
Ski Arlberg in Vorarlberg and Tyrol
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020, it had a population of 156,872.
Salzburg
Image: Salzburg (48489551981)
Image: A view from Getreidegasse (Salzburg)
In the 8th century the Benedictine monastery of Nonnberg was founded for Erentrudis, who was later canonized.