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Gap Year Programs in Austria

Austria is a small mountainous country bordering Germany on the northern slopes of the Alps. Keeping with its long history of cultural magnificence, Austria today offers one of the highest standards of living in the world amidst some of the most beautiful scenery to boot. Doing a gap year in Austria will be a rare opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most impressive countries. Home to some of the greatest artists, musicians, and thinkers in history, doing a gap year in Austria will be an enriching experience for those seeking a global perspective and fresh breath of inspiration.

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6 Gap Year Programs in Austria

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

Gapforce
9.229 reviews

Gapforce

Europe Tour with Gapforce

Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, travelin...

Greenheart Travel
101 reviews

Greenheart Travel

High School Study Abroad in Austria with Greenheart Travel

Spend 2 months, a trimester, a semester, or a year abroad as a hi...

Oyster Worldwide
101 reviews

Oyster Worldwide

Gain qualifications and earn money as a ski instructor

Love to ski and want to work in a world-class resort? Head to Aus...

IES Abroad
9.9111 reviews

IES Abroad

IES Abroad - Study Abroad in Austria

Study abroad in Austria with IES Abroad to experience the crossro...

World Voyage
8.512 reviews

World Voyage

Au Pair Abroad with World Voyage

Live, learn, and grow with World Voyage's au pair program! Combin...

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Super fun travel experience!

by: Anika Stenberg - United StatesProgram: Europe Tour with Gapforce
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Loved traveling with this group! We saw so many attractions and had lots of freedom in planning our days! Would definitely recommend, especially as a first time travel experience. The month went by super fast and we were all sad to say goodbye.

A Guide to Gap Year Abroad in Austria

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Austria is a fairly small country with a population of just over 8 million citizens. Most of the country lies at a high altitude in the northern and eastern regions of the Alps, which makes for world-class hiking, skiing, and other outdoor adventure activities. Quaint green alpine towns huddle together in mountain valleys between the big cities creating unparalleled views that create lasting, vivid memories to be acquired during Austria gap years. 

Vienna. You’re so ambitious for a juvenile…when will you realize, Vienna waits for you? Known as the “City of Music” for its rich legacy in opera and classical genres, today Vienna is also regarded as one of the world’s most livable cities, because of its affluence, architectural beauty, and easily navigable infrastructure. Vienna is also Austria’s capital and largest city by far, home to nearly one-third of the country’s population. Most gappers choose to settle in for their program in Vienna the country’s capital and largest city.

Other cities that are common locations for gap year programs in Austria include Salzburg, Graz, and Linz. While no other city comes close to Vienna in size and global influence, these alternative destinations can offer a more quaint and authentic experience of the Austrian lifestyle. Many gap year programs in Austria will further take you to several cities and towns across the country, so you do not have to choose just one!

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