Experience Austria Online: Visit Cultural Institutions & Natural Landscapes Virtually
While Austria’s institutions are closed and the population remains at home, many of the country’s cultural and natural attractions have been made available online. From streamed Vienna State Opera performances to 360° videos of hiking trails, the Austrian National Tourist Office has put together a collection of virtual experiences which bring Austria’s culture and nature to life online.
In Austria as across much of the globe, tourism has been put on hiatus in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. People have been asked to stay in their houses and flats, and travel plans have been put on hold. Therefore, the Austrian National Tourist Office has curated a collection of virtual journeys to help bring a piece of Austria to homes across the UK.
The Austrian National Tourist Office has transformed its customer facing website, www.austria.info/en, into a portal for exciting online experiences. Become the audience for a streaming of a State Opera performance, dip your toes into Lake Wörthersee with an interactive panorama, or browse the Albertina and Belvedere galleries from the comfort of your living room. The content is available in both English and German, and is being added to on an ongoing basis.
“The tourism industry is undergoing a crisis, causing stress and uncertainty for members of the trade and public alike” says Martina Jaming, UK Director of the Austrian National Tourist Office. “With this virtual portal, we hope to bring some entertainment and light relief to those in isolation. Most importantly, we want to remind travellers that the Austrian National Tourist Office is still here for them, and that we look forward to welcoming visitors from the UK when circumstances once again allow.”
For further information, please contact:
Eleanor Moody
PR & Community Manager
eleanor.moody@austria.info
Opera, Vienna State Ballet © Wien Tourismus, Peter Rigaud