Austria Tours & Trips

Best time to visit Austria

• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Autumn hiking through Austria's lake district blends comfortable temperatures with quieter trails, where you can walk 10-22km each day between alpine meadows and cultural sites. The Dachstein Circuit and Salzkammergut paths connect glacier views with historic landmarks, and the seasonal timing means you'll avoid peak season crowds. Around Bad Ischl and Lake Wolfgang, you can follow Emperor Franz Joseph's former riding paths, cross hanging bridges above Lake Hallstatt, and explore at an unhurried pace. TourRadar customers mention the special quality of autumn light on the lakes, particularly during morning walks from Weissenbach to Bad Goisern along the Bear trail. The marked paths through Koppen valley and around Lake Wolfgangsee offer perfect conditions, with stops at Koppenbruellerhoehle Cave and strategic ferry rides between treks. For those seeking technical challenges, the Schladminger Glacier routes demand hiking poles to navigate scree fields and rocky sections under crisp autumn skies.

  • November 2026 popular 52 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  The winter magic really comes alive in Austria from late November through December when Christmas markets pop up across the cities. You can join tours linking Vienna, Salzburg and Budapest to get the full festive experience. Vienna itself has 11 different markets scattered through the city center - our customers usually start at the big one in front of City Hall before discovering the smaller, more intimate settings at Schönbrunn Palace and Belvedere. Many tours include classical concerts where Mozart and Bach echo through baroque churches, while some feature the elegant white stallions at the Spanish Riding School. After exploring the markets, you can warm up in Budapest's thermal baths which makes for a cozy end to these winter routes.

  • December 2026 popular 73 tours
  • January 2027 58 tours
  • February 2027 55 tours
• Spring 2027

  Spring tours through Austria's Wachau Valley blend vineyard walks with riverside perspectives. Our TourRadar customers appreciate how these routes take them through apricot orchards in full bloom, and up to viewpoints like Seekopf where you can see all the way to the Alps on clear spring days. The heritage trails connect cultural highlights with natural wonders - you'll walk from monastery Göttweig to Dürnstein's castle ruins, then take scenic ferries across the Danube to explore Austria's largest apricot growing region. Many travelers choose Vienna-based spring itineraries that combine city exploration with countryside day trips, particularly enjoying how the Danube Valley excursions let them see medieval towns like Krems and Dürnstein coming alive after winter. The routes through Salzkammergut work especially well in spring with moderate daily walks of 12-16 kilometers, linking historic spots like Bad Ischl with lakeside paths where you can watch winter's last snow melting off the peaks.

  • March 2027 73 tours
  • April 2027 116 tours
  • May 2027 popular 157 tours
• Summer 2027

  The Austrian Alps come alive in summer with hiking routes for every fitness level. The Dachstein Circuit offers daily walks between 10 and 22km, connecting alpine meadows with glacier viewpoints. What makes these tours special is the mix of accommodations - you'll spend some nights up in mountain huts with amazing views and others down in comfortable valley hotels where your main bags are waiting. Around Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, the lake tours let you cool off with swimming breaks between walks. You can visit cultural spots like the imperial villa at Bad Ischl and natural highlights including the Five Fingers viewing platform. The summer cards that come with many tours give you free cable car rides and boat trips, which helps keep the overall cost down.

  • June 2027 215 tours
  • July 2027 popular 228 tours
  • August 2027 221 tours