6 Unusual Places You Can Visit in Austria

Already tried out all the top things to do in Austria and looking forward to something exciting on your next trip? Try out these 6 unusual things to do in Austria and come home a winner!

# Swarovski Kristallwelten

Yes, there is a definite struggle in pronouncing the name but do not skip reading about it. Built-in 1995 as a way to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Austrian based crystal company, Swarovski Crystal world is a museum unlike any other. Inside the museum are art installations, exciting rides and a stunning collection of crystals. The verdant hill landscape and the foliage covered giant add to the mystical aura.

# Starkenberger Beer pools

Not trying to sound sexist. But if you are a guy, you would have definitely fantasized bathing in a beer pool. Your dream will finally come true at Starkenberger brewery. With every experience centred around beer, there’s so much beer history, trivia and drinking. But the main highlight of the brewery is the seven 13-foot beer pools filled with approx. 42,000 pints of warm beer. Rich in calcium & vitamins, Beer pools are great for skin.

# Narrenturm

Literally translating to Fool’s tower, Narrenturm is continental Europe’s oldest building. A former asylum for the mentally imbalanced, the structure is now a pathologic-anatomic museum. Narrenturm resembles a fortress and the five-storied building carries an extensive collection of items related to anatomy & pathology. Towards the end of the museum, you will find the giant Hydrocephalic skeleton which is a must-see in Narrenturm.

# Globe Museum

Wait! A whole museum of globes? You must be thinking this is going to be incredibly compact with fewer displays. To be honest, Globe Museum is exactly the opposite. Ranging from plum-sized globes to gigantic human-sized models, there are over 600 terrestrial and celestial globes inside Globe Museum. Just the sight of it will fascinate you. Got enough of the globes? Check the scientific instruments on showcase.

# Republic of Kugelmugel

The Republic of Kugelmugel is a micronation in Vienna. A what?! Yes, as unbelievable as it might sound, the Republic of Kugelmugel is an independent nation by itself. Designed and built by Austrian artist Edwin in 1971, the spherical house invoked a dispute between the Austrian government and the artist, pushing the artist to declare the structure as an independent nation. Though it is enclosed in barbed wires, the attraction can be viewed from a distance.

# Linzer Grottenbahn

Linzer Grottenbahn is an underground dragon train-ride for adults as well as children. The ride follows the outer ring of the historic defence tower and a single ride is a collection of 3 trips. On the first trip, the passengers are offered with the sight of gnomes & dwarves fishing and giant insects. On the second trip, you are presented with tatty and taxidermy. During the final trip, the colourful lights are turned on and as the ride ends, dragon head snorts steam.