Top Austrian Alps Classes & Workshops

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.

Learn how to make Austria's most popular treats, apple strudel and pretzels, in this hands-on cooking class right in the heart of Salzburg. Guided by a chef, learn the techniques to make two delicious baked goods at home and ask for practical tips. Then, enjoy your creations alongside a hearty bowl of goulash (stew), all while listening to live music from a soprano.

The holidays are usually filled with good food, and this Christmas cooking lesson in Salzburg combines food and fun to give you a rewarding cooking experience. Test out your skills making traditional Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies. Get into the holiday spirit with others as you make these delicious treats. Plus take a lunch break to slurp down some hot goulash soup. If you don't eat all the cookies you've made, you're also welcome to take them home with you at the end of the day.

Create your own authentic Mozartkugeln and experience one of Salzburg's most beloved traditions. In this hands-on workshop, your host will guide you step by step as you craft 10 handmade Mozartkugeln using premium ingredients and traditional techniques. Wrap your chocolates to take home, receive the original recipe, and leave with a memorable Salzburg experience to share long after your visit. Perfect for chocolate lovers, families, couples and friends.

Reconnect with nature on a 3-hour guided forest walk near Salzburg, where the woodland comes alive with stories of local trees and plants. Starting at the Aigner Park dog park, venture into the forest to discover edible and medicinal plants while learning their traditional uses. Engage in sensory awareness practices to deepen your understanding of the ecosystem. At a serene creek, craft your own pine resin salve, gaining insights into its historical applications. The experience concludes with a leisurely stroll back through the enchanting woods, perfect for beginners and families who cherish the outdoors.

Learning to cook traditional Alpine cuisine—is a memorable experience for any food lover in Austria. With a local, home chef you’ll prepare seasonal and locally sourced dishes during a private cooking class. Birgit lives in a rural region in the west of Austria bordered by Switzerland and Lichtenstein, with her two lovely boys. Discover how to bring out fresh flavors as your host provides handy tips and easy-to-remember instructions. Then share the meal you helped prepare, and discover more about Austrian culture and cuisine. In the summer months (weather permitting) you can opt for a barbeque meal in Birgit’s beautiful garden, where you will grill vegetables, meat on a special grill, outdoors.

Explore the vibrant nightlife of Salzburg with an exciting pub crawl around four city hotspots. Hop from pub to pub, enjoying welcome shots, reserved tables, and happy hour deals at each venue. Make new friends, get local insight with your guide, and try Austrian favorites like Märzen beer. Plus, this tour includes the added benefit of skipping lines and free entry to the city's largest club.