Top Austria Day Trips - page 3

See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Check out the opening scene location from the Sound of Music as you travel high through the hills, then gaze out at the alps from the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat. On your way back to Salzburg, you’ll call in at the underground bunkers and Berghof grounds, too.

Devote a day to ‘The Sound of Music’ on this private, customizable 8-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the ‘Do Re Mi’ scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and ‘The Hills are Alive’ meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Mauthausen was a concentration camp located in Austria during World War II. It was one of the largest and most brutal camps in the Nazi concentration camp system. Originally established in 1938 and was primarily used for political prisoners, resistance fighters, and other "undesirables" such as Jews, homosexuals, and disabled individuals. It was known for its harsh conditions, forced labor, and high mortality rate. Prisoners at Mauthausen were subjected to extreme brutality, torture, and inhumane treatment by the guards. Many prisoners died from malnutrition, disease, exhaustion, were killed in gas chambers or other methods of execution. Mauthausen was liberated by the Allies in May 1945, but the atrocities that occurred at the camp have left a lasting impact on the survivors and their families. Today, Mauthausen serves as a memorial and museum to educate visitors about the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering the victims and survivors of Nazi persecution.

Grab your camera and set out to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Salzkammergut on this full-day tour from Vienna. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hallstatt village, stop at the elegant Ort Castle, and enjoy free time at Gmunden. Along the way, soak up the scenery as you journey through the mountains and lakes of the Austrian Alps.

Vienna offers diverse architecture, historic monuments, and charming neighborhoods—but everything is spread out. Avoid the foot fatigue and cover more ground in less time with a tour by private car. Traveling with your own personal guide, you’ll check off top Vienna attractions such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, hearing the stories as you go. Several options are available, including an upgrade with fast-track Schonbrunn Palace entry.

Enjoy your day in Slovakia’s charming capital lies on the banks of the Danube River, and at just a short drive from Vienna, it’s easy to visit Bratislava on a half day trip. We guarantee this tour from as low as 2customers!

The landscapes outside of Vienna are so spectacular that you won’t want to miss a moment by self-driving and focusing on the road. This day trip to Hallstatt from Vienna saves you the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads, leaving you free to admire the crystal-clear lakes and rugged mountains of the Salzkammergut region along the way. A mix of free time and guided sightseeing in Hallstatt offers the perfect balance.

With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Salzburg included.

Bratislava makes a wonderful day trip from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to book travel independently is a challenge. On this tour, reach Bratislava in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Visit top attractions such as Grassalkovich Palace and St. Michael's Tower, and find out what makes this ancient Slovakian city special.

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

Venture to a new country—and see the best of Bratislava—in one day on this tour from Vienna. In the morning, head to the Vienna International Busterminal, hop aboard your coach, and travel roughly one hour. Upon arrival, meet your guide and go for a walking tour through Bratislava’s picturesque Old Town. Then, enjoy a hearty meal before finishing at a local brewery, where you’ll sample different traditional beer styles.

This 12-hour tour of the Wachau Valley and Český Krumlov, from Vienna, immerses you in the fairy tale splendor of Austria and the Czech Republic’s historical landscapes. In only one day, you’ll visit the charming village of Durnstein, the Benedictine Melk Abbey, and the UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov, a Czech city replete with Gothic and Baroque architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Vienna hotels are included.

Discover a highlight of Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during a classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Secure your tickets in advance, choose your preferred seating area, and get settled in this spectacularly ornamental venue with great acoustics. Listen to musicians from some of the city's top orchestras as they perform works by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, or Schubert, all on period instruments.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic movie The Sound of Music during a bus tour around the Austrian city of Salzburg. Travel with ease between key filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle, then venture into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee without having to navigate unfamiliar roads yourself. Then, enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in the traditional folkloric atmosphere of a country inn from the 15th century.

Discover many original filming locations from "The Sound of Music" on this full-day tour. Meet at Tourist Info Wien, Albertinaplatz, or upgrade for hotel pickup, and set off. En route to Salzburg, you’ll chart your way through the scenic Austrian Alps, with photo breaks at lakes Mondsee and Wolfgangsee. Upon arrival, see the Nonnberg Abbey; tour the gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was shot; visit Hellbrunn Park, and more.

You will be picked up by our qualified chauffeur at the agreed meeting point. Get into one of our exclusive vehicles and set off on the approximately 2-hour drive through Lower Austria. Your first destination is the Mauthausen Memorial. The monumental museum of what was once the largest concentration camp on Austrian soil. There you have the opportunity to explore the extensive historical grounds of the memorial individually with the help of a multilingual audio guide. You can see the death staircase, the quarry, the SS quarters, the camp prison, the gas chamber and visit the interactive Mauthausen Museum. Then we continue to the picturesque city of Linz. During a stay of around 2 hours you can explore the culturally rich city. Numerous restaurants, cafés and vineyards invite you to linger. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing drive back to your departure point. Driver speaks English and German.

Explore the enchanting beauty of Dürnstein, Melk, and Hallstatt on a full-day tour from Vienna. This journey takes you through the stunning Wachau Valley, where you can stroll through Dürnstein's charming streets and admire the iconic Dürnstein Abbey. Marvel at the grandeur of Melk Abbey and its breathtaking views before visiting the serene village of Traunkirchen. Finally, immerse yourself in the postcard-perfect scenery of Hallstatt, where you can wander lakeside and savour local delights. Enjoy a relaxing ride back to Vienna, concluding your day filled with natural beauty and cultural treasures. - Discover the charming hamlet of Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley - Visit the majestic Melk Abbey with its stunning Baroque architecture - Stop in Traunkirchen for refreshments along Lake Traunsee - Explore the picturesque village of Hallstatt at your leisure

Visiting Budapest from Vienna typically means renting a car or navigating train timetables. Skip the hassle with a small-group day trip that handles the driving and navigation for you. Arrive in Budapest feeling fresh and ready to see the city's highlights including Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament, and the Danube.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

Save time researching where to find filming locations from “The Sound of Music” and enjoy effortless adventures with this exciting themed tour. As well as visiting multiple filming locations for photo stops, this two-in-one experience also includes a cooking class, where you can learn to make authentic apple strudel from scratch.

Guarantee a seat at a classical music concert at the Orangery or Great Gallery at Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace by booking your seat in advance. Choose from four ticket categories and settle into your seat to hear the works of Mozart and Strauss performed by the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schonbrunn Palace Ensemble.

See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city—and leave the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Following hotel pickup in Vienna, travel directly to Bratislava for a tour, passing attractions such as Michael’s Gate, the Maximilian Fountain, and St. Martin's Cathedral. After lunch (own expense) and some free time, finish with a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran to Vienna.

Explore Salzburg's Mirabell Garden and UNESCO-listed Old Town on this seamless day trip from Vienna. Led by a local guide, you'll enjoy the stunning drive to Salzburg, winding through the Austrian Alps. Upon arriving, take a guided walking tour of Mozart's home town and visit the gardens of Mirabell Palace, as well as other top sights. Your day trip concludes with transportation back to Vienna.