Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Vienna Woods. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip From Vienna
• Vienna City Highlights Private Tour
• Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!
• Salzburg Private Day Trip From Vienna
• Private Full Day Tour to Salzburg From Vienna With a Local Guide

The cost of visiting the Vienna Woods depends on the type of visit. Tours of the region’s wineries and hiking trails start from around US$194, while private tours of Vienna that can include seeing the woods cost closer to US$463. Alternatively, see the woods as you drive through on Salzburg tours, which start from US$230.

Visitors to the Vienna Woods have many options for how to spend their time. Hiking and nature walks are common activities, especially around outdoor attractions like Kahlenberg and the Lainzer Tiergarten, where you can enjoy city views. Baden bei Wien, on the edge of the woods, is home to more attractions, including a beautiful park and a spa center.

The Vienna Woods can be explored any time of year, although some times are better for certain activities. The later spring months of May and June are a great time to visit for outdoor experiences and to enjoy views from Kahlenberg. Go in autumn, around October and early November, to see the leaves change in places like Baden.

Hiking trails run throughout the Vienna Woods and often are the only way to reach deeper sections and observation towers. Common hiking trails include those from Grinzing to Kahlenberg and the ones that lead through the Upper Kurpak outside Baden. Mountain bike trails crisscross the woods, while road cyclists will find routes to Heiligenkreuz from Mödling and Baden.

While the Vienna Woods are mostly a destination for natural scenery, a few cultural landmarks are also worth seeking out. Heiligenkreuz Abbey, the oldest continuously active Cistercian monastery in the world, is one of the most famous attractions in the area. In the Lainzer Tiergarten, the Hermesvilla is a former royal retreat with exhibitions on the house’s history.