Day Trips From Vienna
What I love most about my work is coming up with new ideas for unique day trips from Vienna. There are so many gorgeous (and massively underrated) places to visit, which don’t require a 3 hour minivan journey (yes Halstatt, Salzburg and Prague, I’m talking about you!). It just takes a little creativity and innovation to reach and enjoy them.
Typically, a big focus of our day trips from Vienna is being active in nature, enjoying the landscapes, the local food and drinks, and showing you something you cannot find elsewhere. We’re also flexible, and can adapt any of our day trip itineraries to better suit your needs too, so we look forward to working with you to create some wonderful lasting memories of your time in Austria…
Our Vienna Day Trips
The Wachau Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located between Melk and Krems, about one hour west of Vienna. For 33 kms, its dramatic cliffs and steeply terraced vineyards create a stunning backdrop on either side of the majestic Danube for an adventure.
You can wander through charming medieval towns like Dürnstein, visit the world famous Melk Abbey, or discover Spitz an der Donau – a typical Wachau wine village close to many wonderful hiking and biking trails. Foodies will love the region’s apricot delicacies, its world renowned wines, and its hearty Austrian dishes prepared in traditional wine taverns and restaurants.
The Wachau offers a great balance of natural beauty and cultural heritage that you’ll absolutely fall in love with.
Situated on the border between Austria and Hungary, Lake Neusiedlersee is a natural wonderland brimming with ecological diversity, cultural richness and big horizons! As one of the largest steppe lakes in Central Europe, it offers a paradise for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Burgenland is also known for producing some of the best Austrian cuisine and wines, so immerse yourself in the best this region has to offer by visiting picturesque wine villages, where you can sample award-winning plonk and savor authentic Pannonian dishes.
The lake area is perfect for exploring by bike, along the scenic trails that meander through vineyards, charming villages, and lush wetlands. Burgenland also has the sunniest and warmest climate in Austria and is easily reachable in around one hour from Vienna, which makes cycling or hiking through its pretty vineyards in early evening as the sun is setting, not only possible, but a real joy.
The idyllic landscapes of the Vienna Woods and the Semmering mountains, are also easily accessible from Vienna by train.
We can explore the picturesque Thermal Region, just 40 minutes south of Vienna, with its spa towns, vineyard landscapes and forested trails, as it’s a haven for hikers, cyclists, foodies and nature enthusiasts alike.
Alternatively, continue further to Semmering, a picturesque mountain resort renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, skiing, and wondrous alpine railway. Summer invites outdoor enthusiasts to hike the route of this iconic Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its engineering marvels and breathtaking viaducts cutting through the area’s rugged terrain.
Booking Your Day Trip From Vienna With us...
All of our tours and day trips from Vienna are adaptable to suit the needs of you and your group, so please get in touch with us at any time with a destination or activity in mind, and we’ll work with you to make the magic happen!
