Day Trips in Austrian Alps

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.

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.

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 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.

Indulge in a day of breathtaking natural landscapes and manmade treasures on a full-day trip to Innsbruck and Swarovski's Crystal World from Munich. Accompany a friendly local guide on a scenic journey through Bavaria and cross the border into Austria, where you'll stop first at the Swarovski museum for a breathtaking stroll through crystal-bedecked exhibitions. Then explore the colorful streets of Innsbruck, two-time venue of the Winter Olympic Games.

See the best of Austria with this Salzburg Super Saver, combining two top-selling tours at a discounted price. Led by an expert guide,  travel underground to salt mines dating back 450 years and pay a visit to the charming Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden. Afterward, explore the Lake District in the Austrian Alps and soak up incredible views. Take a boat ride on Lake Wolfgang and see the historic Castle Huttenstein. Your day trip will conclude with transportation back to Salzburg.

The Austrian city of Salzburg lies within day-trip distance of Ljubljana, but the journey can be laborious by train or public bus. This full-day small-group tour provides an easier and more relaxed alternative: with comfortable return transport through the Alps by air-conditioned minivan or car, a guide to show you Salzburg's sights including Mozart's birthplace; and free time to explore independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

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.

Soak up three top-selling tours at a discounted price on this Salzburg Super Saver through the Bavarian Mountains. Led by an expert guide, begin your morning with panoramic views of the Alps at Hitler's historic mountain retreat, known as the Eagle's Nest. Then spend the afternoon exploring the underground world of 450-year-old salt mines, before concluding with a trip to the charming town of Berchtesgaden.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with some lunch at a local inn before hopping on your 2-hour sled ride to soak up the wintry scenery. After this full-day excursion, your tour will conclude at its 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.

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.

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.

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.