The 6 Best Vienna Woods and Alpine Day Trips

1.Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · from $131Our pick

Travel from Vienna into the Salzkammergut for Schloss Ort, Hallstatt, and the mountain-view Skywalk. English-speaking guides such as Sofia, Lily, and Dasha are praised for clear local stories and helpful timing tips. Expect about 13 hours, long coach rides, and free time to explore Hallstatt independently.

“Sophia the tour guide was excellent. She made our day extra special. Especially for my Aunts 60th birthday, she went above and beyond. We will never forget this trip, it was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone who has a spare day in Vienna. Sophia even helped with some tourists spots in vienna and we completed these today!! What a star🤩”

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2.Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 hours · from $108Best value

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at Ort Castle and the lakes of Upper Austria. You get about three hours in Hallstatt for walking, lunch, photos, a boat ride, or the Skywalk. Guides such as Dasha, Sophia, Lily, and Lydia are often praised for their stories and help.

“Amazing day trip, stopped at some lovely places. Was a long time on the coach but we were aware of this having read the reviews prior to going. Worth going! Make sure you take cash for Hallstatt”

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3.Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 hours · from $163

From Vienna, you travel by coach through the Austrian Alps to Admont Abbey and Hallstatt, with an English-speaking guide, Abbey entry, and a guided village walk. Guides such as Dasha, Lilli, and Petar have been praised for lively commentary. Expect an early start, long rides, and about 2.5 hours in Hallstatt.

“Our guide Petar was amazing and worked really hard to make the day run smoothly and to ensure we were getting the most out of it. If you have any interest in seeing Admont Abbey this is a pretty good way to do it, though it is a short visit. Only negative is there isn’t a lot of information from the tour itself about the history etc. Great day though!”

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4.Alpine Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna incl. Admont Abbey Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 hours (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Vienna through the Austrian Alps to Admont Abbey and Hallstatt, with guided walks, photo stops, and a possible Lake Traunsee visit. Guides such as Dasha, Sofia, and Tara have led departures. Expect about 600 kilometers on the road, a long day, and outstanding mountain views.

“Our tour guide was great. I can't remember her name but she was a Ukrainian young lady who was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was excellent. Hallstatt was the highlight for me. I would highly recommend this trip”

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5.Vienna Woods Tour with Underground Lake and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 hours · from $129Top rated

Travel by minivan from Vienna with guides such as Taras or Tom, see Lichtenstein Castle from outside, ride across the cool underground lake at Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, then taste three local wines with snacks at a traditional tavern in Gumpoldskirchen.

“We really enjoyed this trip!! The wine tasting in particular was incredible!”

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6.Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · from $158

Travel from Vienna through the Wachau Valley and Salzkammergut to Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg. You get guided commentary, free time in each place, and comfortable air-conditioned transport. Guides such as Peter and Lily are known for clear schedules, useful tips, and thoughtful photo stops.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip — everything ran smoothly, starting and ending on time. The destinations were incredible, especially Hallstatt, which, along with its surroundings, is truly a must-visit. Our trip coordinator, Patro, was fantastic. He clearly communicated the schedule and details at every step, and was always ready to help with anything we needed. His driving skills were also excellent, making the journey comfortable and safe.”

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