Day Trips & Excursions in Austria

Discover Austria's dark history with a moving tour of the Mauthausen Memorial from Vienna. Learn the harrowing story of one of Europe's largest Nazi concentration camps as you browse the exhibitions in the recently re-opened Mauthausen Museum. Then, follow your audio guide on an emotional tour around the memorial site, passing the SS-Quarters, the Camp Prison, the Gas Chamber and the Stairs of Death. This private tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Vienna.

See the underground world of Obersalzberg's salt mines on this 4-hour trip from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse as you wind through the Bavarian Alps. Suit up in traditional miners' wear and descend into the salt mines dating back 450 years. Then, experience a unique raft sail along the salt lake in the mines' grottos and hear the history and lore of the underground world. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour will conclude in Salzburg.

Explore picturesque Salzburg and the idyllic Austrian Lake District on this private full-day tour from Vienna. Visit film locations from iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'; see Mozart's birthplace and spot landmarks like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey and the Archbishop's Palace. Then, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart museum, or hit the shops, before heading back to Vienna.

Experience three of Austria's UNESCO-listed highlights - Salzburg, the Wachau Valley and the Salzerkammergut - in one day on a trip from Vienna. Admire the wine country of Wachau and Salzkammergut's mountains and lakes before arriving in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and the setting for 'The Sound of Music.' Tour Salzburg's must-sees, including Mozart's House and the Mirabell Gardens, and then stroll and relax independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle's Nest, Hitler's former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

See Slovakia's vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Led by an expert guide, explore the city's top attractions, including Michael's Gate and Grassalkovich Palace. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Upgrade your ticket to return to Vienna on a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran.

Immerse yourself in Salzburg, sights from the 'The Sound of Music' movie and Austria's Lake District on a day trip from Munich. Absorb the beautiful Lower Bavarian Alps as you journey south to Salzburg, and enjoy free time to explore its churches, squares and filming locations from the 'Sound of Music' movie independently. Continue through the Lake District toward the postcard-pretty town of St Wolfgang, and ogle the glorious mountain scenery on an optional boat trip on Lake Wolfgang. Lastly, return to Munich via gorgeous Lake Mondsee, where several scenes from the 'Sound of Music' movie were filmed.

Visit the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountaintop retreat, plus Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee on this full-day private trip from Salzburg. Ascend to the infamous Eagle's Nest and absorb its panoramic views, and visit the town of Berchtesgaden for lunch (own expense). Afterward, explore Berchtesgaden salt mine and admire mountain-ringed Königssee with an optional boat ride on its glassy waters. Price is per vehicle on this customizable tour and includes Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore in a group of no more than 8 people the beautiful city of Salzburg on this day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from 'The Sound of Music' as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg's key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart's Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city's rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group,100% carbon neutral tour.

Enjoy personalized attention and an itinerary tailored to you on this 8-hour tour of the Danube Valley from Vienna. Allow your private guide to introduce you to towns such as Dürnstein, Spitz, and the famous Melk Abbey. Round-trip transportation from your Vienna hotel is included.

Visit the beautiful city of Vienna on a full-day private tour from Budapest. Whether your next destination is Austria or you just want to explore Vienna for a day, this comprehensive private tour covers everything. Visit significant landmarks such as the State Opera House, the Museum Quarter, and the Schonbrunn Palace as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of the city and Austria.

Soak up the scenery of Austria's Lake District on this 4-hour tour from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, visit Fuschl Castle, wander the town of St Wolfgang and pop into the famous White Horse Inn for refreshments. Enjoy a boat ride across Lake Wolfgang and explore St Gilgen before making your way back to Salzburg.

Explore the iconic city of Innsbruck and discover one of the brightest jewels in Austria's crown on this 6-hour Swarovski Crystal World tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Visit Swarovski Crystal World and Museum with a guide and marvel at the shimmering, twinkling treasures within. Afterward, hit the sightseeing trail of Innsbruck, and gain insight into centuries of European history and heritage. Finish your tour with a visit to 16th-century Ambras Castle - widely considered among the Tyrol's top tourist attractions - and admire beautiful paintings and impressive battle armor from a bygone era.

Discover the magic of the alpine region of Salzkammergut on this 5.5 hour coach tour of Hallstatt, departing from Salzburg.At Hallstatt you have about 2.5 hours free time.Take a walk along a lake in a historic village, see the Muhlbach Waterfall , visit the museums and the famous bone house.Optional take a ride with the cable car to the Hallstatt World Heritage Skywalk towering 380 meters above. A guide will fill you in on the region's history on you ride to Hallstatt, stopping for views the spectacular mountain ranges. Nature buffs won't want to miss this experience.

Devote a day to 'The Sound of Music' on this private, customizable 9-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the 'Do Re Mi' scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and 'The Hills are Alive' meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Use your time in Vienna to visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region on a day trip out of the city. With a guide, you'll travel out of the city and visit Orth Castle in Gmuden on the way to Lake Hallstatt for a boat ride. A highlight of the region, the lake and its town are home to a cluster of treasures including an ossuary of hand-painted skulls, 16th-century houses, and the Hallstatt Skywalk viewing platform. See it all, then return to Vienna in time for dinner.

Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Bavarian Alps on a 4-hour 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 Hitler's. On the journey back to Salzburg, stop to explore the charming village of Berchtesgaden before returning to your original departure point.

Discover the wonders of the Bavarian Alps on this private tour from Salzburg. You won't have to worry about driving on the winding Alpine roads, as roundtrip transport is included. After a Salzburg pickup, you'll travel with ease across the German Border. Your driver will take you to the Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, and Lake Königssee where you can choose to go on a boat ride or just explore the local area.

This full-day tour from Budapest makes it easy to discover Vienna's highlights. Set off in the morning from your accommodation, and transfer via private vehicle to the Austrian capital. Upon arrival, you'll go for a ride around town in a fiaker horse-drawn carriage. See famed attractions like the Hofburg, the Vienna State Opera, and the Vienna Ring Road before continuing your explorations on foot. Before returning to Budapest, you'll also enjoy a slice of Sachertorte: one of Vienna's legendary delicacies.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. An audio guide will provide historical background on each site as you go. Transport back to Vienna will be included when your tour finishes.