Cities of Austria Trivia Quiz

Answer: Linz

Linz is the capital city of the state of Upper Austria. It is one of many cities that lies on the Danube and it actually lies on both sides of the river. Linz is heavily industrialized especially in regards to steel production. The Trinity Column in Linz's main town square is called locally "Pestsäule" and was built to commemorate those who died in various plagues. Another of Linz's famous sites is Mozarthaus, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived. Visitors can only visit the backyard as no one is allowed to enter the building but it is in this place where Mozart wrote some of his famous works.

Linz might be best known internationally for Linzer torte, a latticed cake filled with jam that is mistakenly often called a pie. Linzer tortes are sometimes sandwich cookies filled with raspberry jam in western cultures.

Answer: Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is the capital of Carinthia, a state along Austria's southern borders. Klagenfurt is an alpine city that is very hilly but not as mountainous as some other alpine regions in the country. Throughout its history, Klagenfurt has been destroyed several times from natural disasters, revolts, Napoleon and bombs during World War II.

The Minimundus is a famous park in the city. It showcases over 150 international monuments built 1/25 of their actual size. All proceeds from the park are donated to local children's charities.

Answer: Bregenz

Bregenz is the capital of the state of Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost state. The city is picturesquely located at the foot of Pfander Mountain along Lake Constance. This makes Bregenz a popular summer retreat for Austrians. The city is best known for its many music and arts festivals it hosts such as the Bregenz Jazz Festival and Bregenzer Festspiele, a performing arts festival.

Answer: Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of the state of Tyrol. It first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and then again in 1976 after Denver withdrew. Innsbruck is in the heart of the Alps and is a winter destination retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. It is near the Brenner Pass, a valley running through Italy and Austria.

The most famous site here that is not sports related is the Goldenes Dachl or the Golden Roof of Emperor Maximilian I. The Golden Roof was built to commemorate the wedding of Maximilian to Bianca Maria Sfroza.

The emperor and his wife would often sit on the balcony and observe local festivals and events.

Answer: Wiener Neustadt

Wiener Neustadt is a city in Lower Austria whose name means New Vienna. The city played an important role in the Habsburg Monarchy, especially during the reign of Maria Theresa who founded the Theresian Military Academy there. Today the academy is still a military academy but also admits civilian students as well.

The city was heavily bombed in World War II because it was a military center. Only an estimated 18 of the city's buildings were spared any damage.

Answer: Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria as well as its own state. It is the center of Austria's economy, government, culture. It is the second largest German-speaking city on earth and was the largest until Berlin was reunified. Historically, monarchs of Austria-Hungary ruled from here.

The Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens are one of the most visited places in Austria. It was formerly the summer home of the monarchs. The winter home was the Hofburg Palace, which is another popular site. Vienna is consistently ranked at or near the top of the most livable places on earth.

Answer: Salzburg

Salzburg is the capital of the Salzburg state in Austria. It was the birthplace of Mozart and many buildings in the city are associated with him. Salzburg is a center of commerce in Austria and the Getreidegasse is a famous street known for its stores, shopping and cafes.

The Mirabell Palace is one of the icons of the city. It was built by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau as a pleasure palace. The Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooks the palace. During World War II, the palace became the de facto city hall.

Answer: Braunau am Inn

Braunau am Inn is a somewhat controversial town. It is best known for being the location of Adolf Hitler's birth and has become something of a pilgrimage for modern day Nazis, much to the town's dismay. The town has coped with this by placing a stone Holocaust Memorial outside Hitler's birthplace. There was a movement to demolish the house where Hitler was born but the plans were scrapped.

Pictured is the St. Stephen's Church, the town's other famous site. It is a Gothic church and its spire is among the biggest in Austria.

Answer: Eisenstadt

Eisenstadt is the capital of Burgenland. The city and the state are heavily influenced by Hungarian culture and life. Schloss Esterhazy was the palace from which the Esterhazy Family ruled. The most famous part of the palace is the Haydnsaal, a large concert and banquet hall from where Joseph Hayden used to perform from. Haydn is buried in the city at the Bergkirche church which also contains a mini-museum of musical history.

Answer: Graz

Graz is known as Austria's university city and is home to tens of thousands of students at any given time. Outside of its schools, Graz has a lot to offer. One of the most visited places is the Schlossberg, formerly a hill fortress. Today it is popular park which hosts various entertainment events and festivals.

The Eggenberg Palace is another popular location in Graz's old town. It houses large collections of various items including coins and a large garden complex.