The 14 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 $129

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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7.Vienna Woods Wine Tour – Wines, Vines & Good Times!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $191Top rated

Spend 7 to 9 hours beyond Vienna with guide James, combining a 9-kilometer summer hike through Baden and the vineyards with tastings at two regional wineries. Winter brings gentler walks and extra indoor wine time. Lunch is at your own cost, and groups are capped at 12.

“Had an amazing time at this tour. James the guide was awesome, and the woods and the vineyards were amazing even though I got a sunburn (so dont forget your sunscreen!). The second part - the wine tasting - was also great and I'm not even a wine person! This tour, the views, and the whole experience will stay in my memory for a long time (I think its gonna be my new 'happy place'), and I definitely recommend it! Thank you James and everyone who's been in our group!”

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8.Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by air-conditioned coach or van, stopping at Mondsee and St. Gilgen. In Salzburg, walk through Mirabell Gardens, the cathedral, Mozart sites, and St. Peter’s Abbey, then enjoy free time before returning to Vienna.

“I wish the tour could have been only in English, would have made the day much better. Overall good day, but much to improve upon.”

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9.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘In the footsteps of king Lionheart’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 hours (approx.) · from $277

Join guide Michael for a private four-hour hike above the Danube, starting in Dürnstein and reaching its famous castle ruins. Expect forest paths, vineyard terraces, history, wildlife, and wide valley views, plus transport from Vienna and free time to explore town. Mountain boots, water, stamina, and a steady head for heights are essential.

“Michael is very knowledgable about the area. Not only did out hike have great views but learned a lot”

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10.4-Hour Private Alpine Great George at High Wall Mountain from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 hours (approx.) · from $277

Leave Vienna’s Central Station with guide Michael for a private hike in Hohe Wand Nature Park. You’ll explore the quiet rear side of the mountain, climb ladders beside rock walls, visit a small cave, and enjoy alpine views. Good boots, sure footing, and comfort with heights are essential.

“This hike was the highlight of our whole trip to Austria. The climb up was unexpectedly beautiful and different and climb down was really fun. The whole hike was just a little bit extreme, but we are really inexperienced with mountain hiking, so maybe it is a normal trek for others. :D The guide was amazing and patient, showed us spots and caves along the hike and took pictures of us, so we have proof that we did it!”

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11.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘Matterhorn of the Prealps’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 hours (approx.) · from $231

Leave Vienna at 8:00 am for a private guided hike to Gaisstein, known as the Matterhorn of the Prealps. Guide Michael adapts the route to weather, fitness, and interests, with a scenic Schneeberg lookout and round-trip transport included.

“What an incredible hike! The views were unbelievable, we saw so many cool animals, and Michael was a terrific and knowledgeable guide. I am recovering from an ankle injury, and Michael took extra care to ensure I was safe throughout the hike.”

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12.Private Vienna Woods Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Leave Vienna by train for Baden and Gumpoldskirchen on a private wine day with an English-speaking guide such as James. Summer brings a 9-kilometer forest and vineyard hike, while winter focuses on wineries, monastic wine traditions, tastings, and a short vineyard walk.

“If you’re looking for a unique wine tasting experience, this is your tour! A short 30 minute train ride gets you out of the city and enjoying the beautiful landscape of Vienna’s wine country. This private tour guided by James, who was so much fun and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, was just what we were looking for. The walk/hike, albeit quite a distance, boasted gorgeous views of picturesque landscapes with a great finish of delicious lunch and wine tasting in a beautiful little town. If you’re looking to get your steps in and want a once in a lifetime experience, this is your full-day excursion!”

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13.Exploring the Gutenstein Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $263

Leave Vienna at 9:00 am for a guided 9 km hike through Steinwandklamm. Cross wooden bridges, pass a cave and waterfalls, climb to views of Schneeberg, and return by private transfer with a small group of up to four.

“Karin is an excellent hike tour guide and the most pleasant person. Her English is great and she provides a wonderful perspective. Highly recommend to take a day from Vienna and see the countryside and mountains. This is a moderate level hike so be sure to bring some water and shoes with good traction.”

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14.Private tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg through beautiful Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg in a private vehicle with hotel pickup, a private driver, road tolls, and parking included. You get about three hours in each destination. Salzburg may include a local guide, depending on the option you book. The tour runs about 12 hours.

“We had a wonderful time. Timo, our driver, was super accommodating. People in our group wanted to see Mauthausen Concentration Camp and Timo adjusted and took us there. Also, we ended up having such a good time in Hallstatt that we ended up wanting to spend Read more”

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