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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the highlights of Austria’s Salzkammergut on an eight-hour private driving tour exclusively for your group. This is a private driving experience, not a guided walking tour. Your driver provides comfortable transportation, local tips and clear meeting points while you explore independently. After pickup from your Salzburg hotel or address, travel by private car or minivan to Fuschlsee for emerald water and mountain views. Continue to St. Gilgen on Wolfgangsee for free time along the lakeside and in the village. Travel through the Alpine landscape to UNESCO-listed Hallstatt. Explore the promenade, Market Square, traditional lanes, parish church area, and postcard viewpoint at your own pace, with time for lunch, shopping, photography, or an optional attraction. Finish at Gosausee beneath the Dachstein glacier and Gosaukamm peaks before returning to Salzburg. Optional attraction tickets are excluded. The route may change due to traffic, weather, seasonal access.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Discover the enchanting village of Hallstatt on a private day trip from Salzburg, surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and serene lakes. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, with the flexibility to adjust your itinerary based on your preferences. Upon arrival, explore the historic old town, stroll along the lakeside, or relax in local cafés. Capture the beauty of the Salzkammergut region with scenic photo stops along the way. - Private tour ensures personalized experience with flexible itinerary - Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off included - Explore Hallstatt’s charming old town and scenic lakeside - Enjoy approximately 8 hours of stunning landscapes and leisure time

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy this Winter Hiking Tour in unique Landscape near Germany highest Mountain. Chances of watching Wild Animals near untouched Forest. We will provide highest security standards, and instruct you into this Wintersport. All our Guides are professional educated and experienced

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.