Austria

Welcome to Austria

– where alpine grandeur, imperial elegance, and musical heritage come together.
Marvel at snow-capped peaks reflected in crystal-clear lakes, wander through grand baroque streets where emperors once walked, and let the sound of classical music echo through historic squares and concert halls. From charming mountain villages to vibrant cities, Austria blends breathtaking landscapes with a rich cultural legacy shaped by centuries of art, architecture, and tradition.
From the imperial splendor of Vienna and the birthplace of Mozart in Salzburg to the dramatic scenery of the Alps and the peaceful valleys beyond, Austria invites you to experience a country where nature and culture exist in perfect harmony.

Capital: Vienna
Population: 8.9 million - 18th in Europe
Size: 83,858 km2 - 19th in Europe
Official and national languages: German

Highlights

⇧ Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, is Austria’s most visited attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lavish Baroque interiors, vast formal gardens, and the hilltop Gloriette reflect centuries of imperial grandeur.

Historic Centre of Salzburg

The Historic Centre of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated for its Baroque architecture, elegant squares, and the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city. It is also world-famous as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Hallstatt

Hallstatt is one of Austria’s most picturesque villages, nestled between a tranquil alpine lake and towering mountains. Its pastel-colored houses, historic market square, and centuries-old salt mining heritage have made it one of the country’s most photographed destinations.

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road winds through the heart of the Austrian Alps, offering spectacular views of glaciers, waterfalls, and rugged mountain peaks. The scenic route leads to viewpoints overlooking Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain.

Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey is a magnificent Baroque monastery overlooking the Danube River in the Wachau Valley. Its golden church, grand library, and richly decorated halls make it one of Austria’s greatest architectural masterpieces.

Krimml Waterfalls

The Krimml Waterfalls are the highest waterfalls in Austria, plunging 380 meters in three dramatic stages through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Walking trails provide visitors with spectacular viewpoints and close-up views of the cascading water.

Innsbruck Old Town

Innsbruck’s Old Town is surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Alps and is renowned for its colorful medieval buildings and charming arcaded streets. Its most famous landmark is the Golden Roof, decorated with more than 2,600 gilded copper tiles.

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

Eisriesenwelt, near Werfen, is the largest ice cave in the world, stretching more than 40 kilometers through the mountains. Guided tours lead visitors past spectacular frozen chambers, towering ice formations, and illuminated sculptures of natural ice.

Belvedere Palace, Vienna

Belvedere Palace is an elegant Baroque palace complex surrounded by formal gardens and reflecting pools. Today it houses one of Austria’s finest art collections, including Gustav Klimt’s world-famous masterpiece The Kiss.

Head of Delegation
Christoph

55

Participations

33

Finals

17

Top 10 results

148

Highest score

Top results

02
Conchita Wurst
Heroes

02
Thorsteinn Einarsson
Hotel Heartache

03
Anna-Sophie
Attack without warning

04
Conchita Wurst
You are unstoppable

04
Cornelia Mooswalder
Anonymous

04
BFF
Stay

05
L'âme Immortelle
Dein Herz

05
Yanou feat. Falco Luneau
25 lightyears away

06
Falco Luneau
Rise above the night

07
Nadine Beiler
I've got a voice

07
Natália Kelly
Cold

07
MÖWE
Skyline

07
Christina Stürmer
Mama

08
Cornelia Mooswalder
Saved

09
Nathan Trent
Growing pains

The entries

35. DJ Ötzi / Ein Stern / 9th / 74 points
36. Nadine Beiler / Alles was du willst / 14th / 60 points
47. Luttenberger*Klug / Vergiss mich! / DNQ
48. Falco / Egoist / DNQ
55. Cardiac Move / Running in your mind / 22nd / 38 points
56. My Excellence / Sorry / 21st / 41 points
57. Vera / Dear ladies / 14th / 57 points
58. Christina Stürmer / Mama / 7th / 87 points
59. Fawni / Ready when you are / 19th / 51 points
69. Nadine Beiler / I've got a voice / 7th / 126 points

70. Excuse Me Moses / Butterfly tree / DNQ
71. Christina Stürmer / Ich lebe / DNQ
72. L'âme Immortelle / Dein Herz / 5th / 122 points
75. Panah / Unbreakable / 28th / 51 points
76. James Cottriall / Unbreakable / DNF
78. Charlee / This is me / 15th / 85 points
86. Fawni / Echo / 12th / 89 points
89. Falco Luneau / Rise above the night / 6th / 117 points
90. BFF / Stay / 4th / 102 points
91. Victoria S / One in a million / 16th / 81 points

Conchita Wurst / Silver

Thorsteinn Einarsson / Silver

Anna-Sophie / Bronze

Cornelia Mooswalder / 4th place

92. Cornelia Mooswalder / Anonymous / 4th / 105 points
93. Petra Frey / Was ist schon dabei, wenn wir träumen / 11th / 86 points
94. Cornelia Mooswalder / Saved / 8th / 109 points
95. Yanou feat. Falco Luneau / 25 lightyears away / 5th / 99 points
96. Natália Kelly / Cold / 7th / 100 points
97. BFF / Me and the music / 13th / 80 points
98. James Cottriall / Stand up / 16th / 89 points
104. Saint Lu / Waterfall / 19th / 63 points
106. Love Generation / Dance alone / 24th / 55 points
108. Conchita Wurst / Heroes / 2nd / 148 points

109. Rene Rodrigezz / Be young / 26th / 26 points
112. mind.in.a.box / I knew / DNQ
113. Falco Luneau / Half of me / DNQ
114. Edenbridge / Higher / DNQ
120. DelaDap / One goal in the end / DNQ
121. Sellyy / Letzte Krieger / DNQ
125. ZOË / Devinez / 10th / 88 points
126. Leyya / Butter / DNQ
127. James Cottriall / By your side / DNQ
128. Falco Luneau / No one's fool / DNQ

BFF / 4th place

L'âme Immortelle / 5th place

Falco Luneau / 5th place

Nadine Beiler / 7th place

129. Selina Bübl / Engel auf Zeit / DNQ
130. Joyce Muniz feat. Kat Vinter / Cover me up / DNQ
131. mind.in.a.box / Synchronize / DNQ
183. Cesár Sampson / Lazy suit / DNQ
185. Conchita Wurst / Malebu / DNQ
187. MÖWE / Skyline / 7th / 98 points
191. Nathan Trent / Growing pains / 9th / 80 points
192. Anna-Sophie / Attack without warning / 3rd / 102 points
193. Conchita Wurst / Hit me / 19th / 66 points
217. Wanda / Columbo / DNQ

218. Mono & Nikitaman / Für immer / DNQ
219. Josh. / Cordula grün / DNQ
220. Kontrust / Hey DJ! / DNQ
226. Thorsteinn Einarsson / Hotel Heartache / 2nd / 114 points
227. Conchita Wurst / You are unstoppable / 4th / 114 points