4 Austrian Alps & Nature Day Trips from Vienna to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · from $158Our pick

See Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alpine lakes, and Wachau Valley on a 13-hour guided day trip from Vienna.

“Our guide was absolutely amazing and had a wealth of knowledge that was super helpful. Melk was interesting, but we didn’t get a lot of information about the area. Hallstatt was unparalleled with its beautiful views. We didn’t do much in Salzburg except walk along a street full of shops, which I felt was wasted time. I would’ve rather spent much more time in Hallstatt. The bus was very nice and comfortable and we had reasonable time for bathroom breaks as needed.”

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2.Ötschergräben Grand Canyon of Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $378Top rated

Hike Austria’s Ötschergräben gorge with Karin on a small private tour from Vienna, with waterfalls, river swims, a hut stop, and scenic rail.

“Such a gorgeous hike through the gorge. Beautiful scenery no matter where you look. Karin was super friendly and made the hike even more enjoyable. Had such a great time.”

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3.Exploring the Gutenstein Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $263

Hike Steinwandklamm and Schneeberg views on a small-group tour from Vienna, with private transport, a certified guide, and a 9-km forest route.

“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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4.Private tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg through beautiful Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Review of a private Vienna tour to Hallstatt and Salzburg, with Alpine scenery, hotel pickup, flexible stops, and practical booking advice.

“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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