Day Trips from Vienna to Lower Austria

Escape the crowds and experience Christmas the authentic Austrian way. This private tour takes you from Vienna into the Wachau Valley, where castles and abbeys turn into magical holiday settings. Instead of busy city markets, discover medieval courtyards, wooden stalls, and handcrafted gifts in a festive yet relaxed atmosphere that feels like a storybook. Travel in comfort with your own driver&guide and enjoy the freedom to stop for photos, linger at your favorite spot, and taste authentic seasonal treats. Food and drinks are not included — so you can choose what you love most, from mulled wine made with local wines to freshly baked gingerbread. Available highlights by date: - Aggstein Castle Medieval Christmas Market — Oct 30 - Nov 22 - Melk Abbey — Nov 27 - Dec 20 - Schloss Dürnstein Christmas Market — Nov 20 - Dec 13 This private journey blends Austria’s cultural heritage with the festive charm of its most beautiful valley.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Wachau UNESCO listed region and Danube Valleys Visit the enchanting Abbey of Melk Taste the local wine and food at the Traditional Restaurant

Leave Vienna behind for a relaxed private day trip to Melk, traveling comfortably by train with a local guide. Enjoy scenic countryside views as you head to the Danube Valley, home to one of Austria’s most impressive landmarks. Enter Melk Abbey with skip-the-line tickets and explore its Baroque halls, library, church, and gardens while learning about its cultural and historical significance. Continue with a short walk through Melk town to discover its charming streets and atmosphere. The experience includes time to unwind with a cappuccino and crepes at a classic café before returning to Vienna by train. This well-organized day trip offers a balanced pace, combining culture, scenery, and local flavor without rushing.

Explore the vineyards around the Vienna Woods in Lower Austria on this small-group wine tour from Vienna. During summer, travel to the spa town of Baden for a hike along forest trails there to reach a local vineyard for an open-air wine tasting. Continue on to the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen for another wine tasting led by a local winemaker. During winter, skip the hike and head straight to two wineries near Gumpoldskirchen.

Learn about—and taste—Austrian wine with this private tour. Tour itineraries vary by season: from April through October, you'll hike through wine country, stopping along the way to visit one of the oldest villages in Austria to visit a winery and have lunch. From November through March, you'll visit one of the first wineries in the region, followed by lunch.

Discover one of the most picturesque hikes along the UNESCO-listed Semmeringbahn without the hassle of following a map or guidebook with this private guided hike. Meet your hiking guide at the Vienna train station for the ride to the trailhead, then follow the 19th-century route through the forested hills and past viaducts and bridges that are some of the most remarkable and picturesque feats of engineering in rail history.

This private day trip is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes the transportation from Vienna to 2 sightseeing stops in Mauthausen and Melk, two of the most touristic and popular places in this region, where the views and sights will definitely get your attention. Your private driver will then take you back to Vienna, where your private service ends. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. For 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan. For 4 people, we will provide an MPV. For 5 to 7 people, we will provide a van. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything.

This private tour from Vienna to the charming town of Dürnstein promises interesting experiences. You will be met by a private driver at the agreed location and then set off to explore the architectural beauty of Melk Abbey. Here you can admire its long history and feel the mystique of the place. Then drive to Dürnstein with its medieval architecture, vineyards and legendary castle perched on a rocky hill above the town. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. You choose your own pick-up date and time for a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our driver is friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything. The driver will be happy to stop at any location for you to take perfect photos. We do this job with love every day and are able to provide you with a comfortable transfer to/from anywhere in Europe.

The Wachau Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but itineraries can be hard to put together. Forget the self-drive stress and hit the essential highlights in under a day on this private tour from your Vienna hotel. Join a tour of Melk Abbey, a baroque masterpiece perched on a hill; hike to the ruins of Dürnstein Castle; and ride a boat along the Danube for free time in Krems.

See more of Austria on your Vienna vacation with a day-long tour of the region known as lower Austria. With a private guide, you’ll check off Krems, Dürnstein, Spitz, and Melk Abbey on a picture-perfect route through the Danube and Wachau valleys. Summertime travelers get the added perk of a cruise down the Danube River, too.

Enjoy the alpine scenery as you explore Salzburg with a Local Guide. See Mozart's birthplace, Cathedral, and more. Travel from Vienna by train or private car, whichever you prefer Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 8,5h: Salzburg Old Town by Train Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by train. Meet your Private Guide in Salzburg and see the Old Town, Mozart’s Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and more 10h: Salzburg Old Town by Car Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by private car. Meet your Private Guide in Salzburg and see the Old Town, Mozart’s Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and more 10,5h: Salzburg & Fortress by Train Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by train. Meet your Private Guide in Salzburg, see the Old Town, and take a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg 12h: Salzburg & Fortress by Car Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by private car. Meet your Private Guide in Salzburg, see the Old Town, and take a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg

Hit three of Austria's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites in just one action-packed day on this private door-to-door tour from Vienna. You'll visit Melk Abbey, part of the Wachau cultural landscape, Salzburg's stunning historic center, and Hallstatt, part of the Salzkammergut cultural landscape. Lunch is at your own expense, in a Hallstatt restaurant with fantastic alpine views, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress is optional.

Experience the splendor of Schloss Hof on a half-day trip with skip-the-line entry, door-to-door transport, and a Licensed Private Guide. Explore the grand Baroque palace, stunning gardens, and historic farm with personalized insights. Highlights: • Discover the beauty and history of Schloss Hof with a 5-Star Private Guide • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the magnificent Baroque palace • Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Austria's imperial heritage • Explore Baroque gardens and historic farm at your own pace • Travel comfortably in a private car with door-to-door transfer from Vienna Escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna and indulge in a luxurious private half-day trip to the majestic Schloss Hof. Travel in comfort with a private driver, enjoy skip-the-line entry, and explore the lavish palace and breathtaking gardens with a Licensed Private Guide. This exclusive tour offers a seamless, hassle-free experience with personalized attention at every step.

Discover the secrets of Melk Abbey, its rich history, Baroque interiors & the famous library with a licensed Private Guide. Explore art, culture & nature. Includes tickets & private transfers from Vienna. Extended option: the Danube River cruise. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 7-hour: Melk Abbey Tour Take a guided tour of the Melk Abbey with a Licensed Guide. Includes private car transfers from Vienna. 9-hour: Melk Abbey Tour & Danube River Cruise Take a guided tour of the Melk Abbey with a Licensed Guide, who is fluent in the language of your choice. Includes tickets for the Danube River Cruise & private car transfers from Vienna. Join a Licensed Guide on a private tour of Melk Abbey & learn why it has been a spiritual & cultural center of Lower Austria for over 900 years. The abbey can be easily reached from Vienna thanks to a round-trip transfer direct from your accommodation in a private car instead of coach.

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.

Discover many original filming locations from "The Sound of Music" on this full-day tour. Meet at Tourist Info Wien, Albertinaplatz, or upgrade for hotel pickup, and set off. En route to Salzburg, you’ll chart your way through the scenic Austrian Alps, with photo breaks at lakes Mondsee and Wolfgangsee. Upon arrival, see the Nonnberg Abbey; tour the gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was shot; visit Hellbrunn Park, and more.

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.

Vienna is tantalizingly close to the sublime landscapes of Salzburg and Hallstatt, but arranging your own travel logistics can eat into precious vacation time. This day trip covers several mountains and lakes beyond the city limits, letting you sit back and soak up the scenery as someone else transports you through the Austrian Alps. Enjoy extended free time in Hallstatt to explore its narrow streets and lake views.

Your full day trip from Vienna shows you the must-see places in Austria in a comfortable and flexible manner. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Austrian Alps. As you continue your journey, you will experience the natural splendour of the Salzkammergut Lake District, a paradise of serene waters and stunning alpine scenery. The next highlight of the trip is the unique village of Hallstatt, located right on the shores of an Alpine lake with an amazing view of the huge mountains rising steeply from a narrow valley. The next highlight is the City of the Sound of Music - Salzburg, where you will have free time to stroll through the Old Town, Mirabel garden, Mozart's Birthplace and enjoy the world capital of classical music. If you find yourself enchanted by this magnificent city, you can stay there longer and return to Vienna at your own expenses by train.

This 12-hour tour of the Wachau Valley and Český Krumlov, from Vienna, immerses you in the fairy tale splendor of Austria and the Czech Republic’s historical landscapes. In only one day, you’ll visit the charming village of Durnstein, the Benedictine Melk Abbey, and the UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov, a Czech city replete with Gothic and Baroque architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Vienna hotels are included.

Salzburg, the capital of classical music and setting of ‘The Sound of Music’, is an integral stop on any Austrian itinerary. Travel to the sophisticated city and the Alpine lakes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee with ease on this 12-hour trip from Vienna. See the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey, and the Mozart Residence, before absorbing the striking Alpine landscapes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee. Pickup from central Vienna hotels is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

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.

Take a day trip from Vienna to the charming, lakeside village of Hallstatt. Stop for a photo at Melk Abbey before cruising through the Salzkammergut region, famed for its sparkling lakes and majestic mountains. Take a short break for pictures at Schloss Ort at Lake Traunsee. Once in Hallstatt, enjoy 2.5 hours to explore this village at your own pace—wander its cobbled streets, stroll along the lakeside, or simply soak in the alpine scenery. Immersive audio guide experience available directly on customers own smartphone & headphones by QR code: The audio guide is available in 20 guide languages: EN, DE, IT, FR, ZH, HR, CS, NL, EL, HI, JA, KO, HU, PL, PT, RO, RU, ES, SV, TR. During the bus journey, guests can enjoy stories about Austria’s culture, history, and the regions. Once in Hallstatt, the audio guide transforms into an interactive walking tour. The experience also includes: interactive maps for easy navigation, images and visual content, directly on guests’ personal devices.