Austria is essentially Vienna plus everything else, and the gap is significant. The capital holds its own alongside any major European gay scene, layered and self-possessed. Outside it, the alpine interior is quieter, occasionally conservative, with Graz providing the only real counterpoint. The contrast is part of the character, and for a certain kind of traveller, it's precisely the point.
Gay Places is a quietly curated guide to gay bars, clubs, and other spaces around the world. Less directory, more edit, it brings together places with atmosphere, character, and a reason to go.