Top Austria Day Trips

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Even if you’re only spending a short stint in Vienna, Austria’s Alpine landscapes are a must-see. This day trip showcases the splendor of Salzburg and Halstatt, while saving you the hassle of driving winding mountain roads or lining up trains. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs on a walking tour that reveals the finer details.

Austria’s Salzkammergut region is home to small lakeside towns worth exploring, but the drive from Vienna is not a short one. Book this Hallstatt and Alps Day Trip from Vienna with round-trip transport and ride worry-free to the area. This guided tour visits Seeschloss Ort castle out on Traunsee lake, Hallstatt, and its popular Hallstatt Skywalk. Hotel pickup from central Vienna is available for added convenience.

Treat yourself to a classical music concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church. One of the city’s baroque beauties, the lavish church is a fitting venue for an evening of music in the heart of the city. Take a seat in the church vaults and immerse yourself in a program of music from renowned classical composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, and Beethoven.

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

Visit Bratislava on a day trip with bus transportation and extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire, too. Ideal for car-free visitors in Vienna, the excursion includes a guided tour of Bratislava’s historic center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate, and hear the history behind them, too. Free time, a 2-course Slovakian lunch, and round-trip bus tickets are all covered.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

Visit the beautiful village of Hallstatt on a full-day excursion combining the best of guided tours and independent exploring. An onboard guide will share history and culture during a spectacular bus ride from Vienna to Hallstatt. Then, you'll meet a local guide for a walk through the storybook town. After that, enjoy flexible free time to do what you want—without the rigid constraints of a fixed itinerary.

The Salzkammergut is one of Austria’s most scenic regions, but there’s only so much you can see from a coach window. This small-group e-bike tour showcases the off-the-beaten-track countryside, where alpine pastures, valleys, and forests provide the backdrop. Atop a modern e-bike, see more of it with less effort, covering an ascent of between 3,000-4,500 feet (900-1,400 meters), and a descent of up to 28 miles (45km).

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.

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.

Explore the city of Hallstatt at your own pace, then in the afternoon join the Salt Mine Tour in Berchtesgaden for a totally different experience and area. Join the Hallstatt tour bus passing through picturesque towns before arriving at World famous breathtaking Hallstatt. Discover the Bone House or take ride up to the Skywalk. (Closed until summer 2026.) On the return trip, take a different route for more striking scenery before reaching Salzburg. In Salzburg, switch to a mountain-top tour bus for spectacular views of the Bavarian Alps and the Obersalzberg. Another highlight of the tour is a visit to the 500-year-old salt mine in Berchtesgaden. Experience the fascinating underground world with its magnificent subterranean landscape. A trip on the mine railway and a rafting excursion on the mystical underground salt lake complete the experience. Before returning to Salzburg, you will have time to explore the picturesque Alpine village of Berchtesgaden.

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.

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.

Bask in the scenery of Austria’s Salzkammergut (Lake District) and lakeside Hallstatt on this full-day private minivan tour from Salzburg. Drive by Lake Fuschlsee and take in St. Gilgen, Lake Wolfgangsee, and the spa town of Bad Ischl. Then, stroll, eat, and sightsee in Hallstatt, dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Salzkammergut,' before a photo stop at the Dachstein Glacier at Gosausee. Upgrade from a driver-guide to a chauffeur and separate guide.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

Discover the beauty of the UNESCO-listed city of Cesky Krumlov by going on a private return day trip. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle from Linz to Cesky Krumlov, and then have free time to go on a guided tour or explore the local attractions independently.

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.

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.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat cruise on the Danube to Melk.

Most "Sound of Music" fans can picture the film’s iconic settings, but don’t know where to find them in real life. This half-day trip takes you straight to the locations, allowing you to relive your favorite scenes from the musical without advance planning. Visit film sites around Salzburg, hear the need-to-know history of Salzburg’s top attractions, and visit nearby Mondsee to explore.

Take a day out from your Salzburg sightseeing to experience the World Heritage views and mountain charm of Austria’s Lake District. Chauffeuring you in a private vehicle past glaciers, shimmering lakes, and alpine forests, a guide designs a custom itinerary based on your group’s interest. Ride the funicular, explore ice caves, or visit a salt mine in lakeside Hallstatt, and stop for photos against the otherworldly backdrop of the Dachstein Mountains.

Learn about Vienna's history in a uniquely interactive way in 'Time Travel: The Vienna History Show'. Enjoy a mixture of video, audio, VR, animatronics and immersive environments in this experience. Explore Roman Camps to plague pits, and 'meet' the Habsburgs, Mozart, and more. Choose to tour the experience with a German-speaking guide or an audio guide in one of ten languages.