Top Austrian Alps Nature and Wildlife Tours

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Austrian mountains with a round-trip cable car ride between Innsbruck city center and the Nordkette, at the heart of the country’s nature park. Visit a cable car station designed by Zaha Hadid, then watch the ground drop away as you travel to Seegrube. Get a bird’s-eye view of Europe’s steepest ski slope, and spot climbers on the rocky face of the Karwendel. Explore the mountain at your own pace before boarding the cable car to make the return trip to Innsbruck.

See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on a half-day trip from Salzburg. Venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse, winding through the Bavarian Alps. Then, descend into the 500-year-old salt mines. Listen to the mine’s history and lore as you explore on foot, by boat, and by mini-train. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour concludes back in Salzburg.

Start your walk at Graz’s Rathaus and discover the city as layered stories rather than a checklist of sights. This self-guided tour leads you through the historic heart of Graz. You’ll explore key Old Town landmarks, step into atmospheric churches to uncover art and relics, and learn how emperors, monks, merchants, and citizens shaped the city over centuries. Along the way, notice details many visitors miss—why a clock tower confuses first-timers, how wine once funded civic life, and where power, faith, and legend intersect. The walk then crosses the Mur River to experience Graz’s contemporary side before climbing Schlossberg. Pause where something interests you and explore without keeping up with a group. Over 20,000 travelers have used your app to explore cities this way. Well suited to first-time visitors, curious explorers, solo travelers, and couples. If you want to understand Graz beyond highlights, this walk is a flexible way to do it.

Guarantee entry to Europe’s highest zoo by booking your entry ticket to Alpenzoo Innsbruck in advance. As well as admiring more than 2,000 animals in spacious enclosures, you’ll enjoy a round-trip journey on the Hungerburgbahn, a modern funicular that reveals panoramic views of the Alps and Tyrol’s capital city. Plus, your all-day package allows you to visit the zoo at a time convenient for you.

Experience Carinthia and Styria from a bird’s eye view – on an unforgettable sightseeing flight in a motor kite trike. Together with an experienced pilot you will glide gently over dense forests, sparkling lakes and majestic peaks. This adventure delights not only nature lovers, but all those who seek the extraordinary. Take advantage of flexible flight times and capture your impressions in stunning photos and videos.

Paradise tour to the Austrian Alps! Let escape in the Alpine paradise of hidden Austrian gems. Visit the most beautiful village of Europe, full of flowers and surrounded by the Alps. Breathe the fresh air of the biggest alpine lake in Tirol and take a cable car up to the Karwendel mountain range with picturesque views of the Alpine lake. In the wintertime, enjoy the snow mountains, impress yourself with the view from the top of Lake Achensee, and sledge down if you're not afraid!

The audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Salzburg. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from Mozart Square to the Capuchin Monastery, passing by the sights of the old town. You're guaranteed to see: Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace and Residence, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Historic Watermill, The best view of the old town. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app runs offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have a few hours to explore Salzburg, make the most of it with the audio guide. And you won't miss a thing.

Take my audio tour of Salzburg, Austria, to see everything the city has to offer, from the Von Trapps to Mozart and beyond. From the "Do Re Mi Steps" of Mirabell Gardens to the iconic exterior of Nonnberg Abbey, fans of The Sound of Music are sure to recognize tons of landmarks on this 2-mile walking tour. Visitors looking for Non-Trapp-related attractions (get it?) won't be disappointed either. The Haus de Natur is a sprawling natural history center, and Fortress Hohensalzburg looms overhead. Grab a bite in the Altermarkt or the Grünmarkt and pay your respects to Mozart as you loop back to the start. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

This private tour makes it easy for travelers in Innsbruck to visit the magnificent Dolomites on a day trip. Your journey through this UNESCO-listed landscape will offer stunning views of the crystalline lakes and towering peaks of the Italian Alps while your guide shares information about the region and its history. If time permits, you may also have the option to visit the Tre Cime di Lavaredo for an additional fee.

Perfect combination of comfort, flexibility, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy a private and personalized journey from Salzburg with hotel pickup, a comfortable transfer, and carefully selected stops in some of Austria’s most beautiful destinations. Travel at a relaxed pace, explore charming lakeside villages, experience a scenic boat ride from St. Gilgen to St. Wolfgang, discover the beauty of Hallstatt, and enjoy free time to create your own memories. With included boat tickets and a professional driver, you can relax and focus on enjoying the stunning landscapes, culture, and hidden gems of the Salzkammergut region.

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.

It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest).

Save time and combine two tours in a day—a visit to The Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps, and a trip to the scenic town of Hallstatt. Take the stress out of booking taxis, and enjoy a stress-free excursion with hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers between sites, and a guarantee to skip the long lines at the Eagle’s Nest.

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.

See a Disney castle in real life on this private full-day tour from Innsbruck. Hear the story of the castle's founder and his inspiration from your private guide. Along the way, make photo stops at sparkling lakes and towering mountains and walk across a bridge suspended between two mountains (additional cost).

Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Reach a 2,334-metre Alpine summit straight from Innsbruck's city centre with three connected cable cars and around 30 minutes of climbing views with you're entry tickets. The Nordkette journey is one of the most remarkable in the Alps, beginning underground in the Old Town aboard the Hungerburgbahn. From Hungerburg, the Seegrubenbahn cable car sweeps you up the mountain face to the Seegrube at 1,905 metres, where a sun terrace and restaurant look out over the whole city. The final Hafelekarbahn then lifts you to the ridge of the Karwendel — Austria's largest nature park — where a short summit path ends at the Hafelekarspitze, 2,334 metres: the Top of Innsbruck. The reward is a genuine 360° panorama: Innsbruck and the Inn Valley a vertical mile below on one side, the wild limestone ranges of the Karwendel stretching away on the other. Walk the ridge, spot ibex on the slopes, linger over coffee at the summit restaurant, or time your descent for golden light over the rooftops.

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 most famous photo-locations of Dolomites and South Tyrol of Italy -St. Maddalena and St. John Church in Val die Funes. Enjoy drive through alpine pasture, wine and apple valleys. Visit Seceda 2500 in Val Gardena valley with view to Marmolada, or the biggest alpine meadows Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm). Famous St. Maddalena village with view of peaks Puez-Odle (Geisler) Mountain Group in Nature Park in valley Val di Funes. Take a walk in traditional south tyrolean village St.Urlich, famous by its wood crafting tradition. Get historical input about region and it traditions and enjoy flexibility and customization options of the tour. IN WINTER: you can try sledding if enough snow and choose between visiting of Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, and St. Maddalena, visiting of winery and medieval town for lunch. IN SPRING AND MIDSEASON: Depending on what is open different routes will be offered (i.e. St. Maddalena, and Lake Braies).

Enjoy a fairytale alternative to your standard sightseeing tours on this private, horse-drawn sleigh ride through Austria's scenic countryside. Head out from the city of Salzburg to the pretty village of Faistenau and board a sleigh to travel through the Austrian Alps in style. Stay cozy with blankets, and enjoy unparalleled views of the snowy Salzkammergut region's mountains and lakes.

Experience two of Salzburg’s most popular tours in one easy day. Begin your day traveling through the Bavarian Mountains to visit the 450-year-old Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, which reflect Salzburg’s salt-trading past. Then, visit some of the memorable locations where “The Sound of Music” was filmed while soaking up the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut. Fit more into a day and learn about Salzburg’s diverse history and culture.

Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Bavarian Alps on a tour from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, take a walk around Königssee (King's Lake), see Castle Hellbrunn, and spot the historic Eagle’s Nest, once a residence of Adolf Hitler. On the journey back to Salzburg, stop to explore the charming village of Berchtesgaden before returning to your original departure point.

Escape the crowds and enjoy Hallstatt at your own pace on a private day trip from Salzburg. With hotel pickup, scenic alpine routes, and up to four hours of free time in Hallstatt, this tour lets you explore, relax, and take photos without rushing. Flexible stops and a personalized schedule make this an easy, stress-free way to experience one of Austria’s most beautiful destinations.

Download GuideAlong’s audio tour to discover Salzburg, home to “The Sound of Music," Mozart, and centuries of history. From the iconic Do-Re-Mi steps to imposing fortresses, explore everything in this Austrian city. This walking tour explores both historic Salzburg and Maria's Salzburg. We'll see scenery and filming locations from the classic musical, including the dazzling Mirabell Gardens, the historic Nonnberg Abbey, and plenty of fountains and public plazas featured in the movie. The route also visits most of Salzburg's important historical locations as well, like Mozart's birthplace and the imposing Fortress Hohensalzburg that overlooks the city. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates