Perhaps no other country so effortlessly combines urban sophistication with the rugged outdoors as Austria. Whether it's learning about classical music in Salzburg, exploring the coffeehouse culture of Vienna or exploring the Alpine peaks and glacial lakes of the Salzkammergut region, when you tour Austria you’ll experience the seamless transition between city streets and open-air mountain views.
Our specialists have explored Austria top to bottom and can provide expert recommendations for a vacation in Austria, whether you prefer to catch a show at the Vienna Opera House or take a boat ride around Lake Hallstatt.
Explore Vienna and see the Lipizzaner horses perform inside the Imperial Palace, or follow Mozart’s footsteps through Salzburg. In the mountainous Salzkammergut, you can enjoy the craggy Alpine cliffs, the pastoral green grass and the glassy turquoise lakes while strolling through Saint Wolfgang or exploring the neolithic-era Hallstatt salt mines.
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Suggested tours for Austria
These tours give you a starting point for what your vacation to Austria could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Austria
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Austria.
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Wachau Valley & Danube boat ride ![Views over the Wachau Valley]()
Wachau Valley & Danube boat ride
ViennaWachau Valley & Danube boat ride
This river boat tour of the Wachau Valley starts with the Baroque majesty of Melk Abbey, then takes you on a slow drift through the vineyards, orchards and villages along the Danube’s forested banks. A stop in the historic town of Dürnstein, with its storied history, completes the day.
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Spanish Riding School performance ![Morning exercise]()
Spanish Riding School performance
ViennaSpanish Riding School performance
Watch the Ballet of the White Stallions at the ornate Spanish Riding School inside of Hofburg Palace. You’ll get to see the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses as they perform flying changes and half pirouettes in the lavishly designed baroque-era arena.
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Hallstatt salt mines ![Hallstatt salt mine cave]()
Hallstatt salt mines
HallstattHallstatt salt mines
This salt mine tour gives you a glimpse into the industry that helped shape Hallstatt and the surrounding region, while also providing panoramic Alpine views. Catch the funicular up the mountain, slide through the mines and enjoy a mountaintop meal.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Austria, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
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Austria in pictures
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Austrian Alps
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