Austria travel advice
Food tips
“Austrians love to take time out of their daily routine to indulge in Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). But there’s so much more choice than the ubiquitous Apfelstrudel. You can find all manner of cakes and delicacies even in the smallest Konditorei, often served with a generous helping of cream or Vanillasosse. If you are traveling to Salzburg and the nearby Austrian Lake District of Salzkammergut, you’ll also see Mozartkugeln. Dedicated to the composer who lived in the city, these chocolate covered marzipan and nougat balls pack a punch and have to be tried!”
Our Austria Vacations
Walking vacaton in the Austrian Tyrol
Beautiful mountain scenery and attractive Tyrolean villages
Austria yoga & walking vacation
Daily yoga, stunning alpine hiking, delicious food.
Austria self guided hiking vacation
A glorious mix of spectacular scenic views.
Danube cycling vacation, self guided
Discove the compelling history of the Danube
Germany and Austria hiking vacation, self guided
Circular trek around Mount Hochkönig and Königssee
Prague to Budapest cycling vacation
A wonderfully contrasting ride through the heart of Europe
Austrian walking vacation
Explore Austrian Alps on foot from our remote mountain home
Germany and Austria self guided walking tours
Circumnavigate Germany's highest mountain!
Winter walking vacation in the Austrian Tyrol
Winter walking from the northern banks of the biggest lake in Tyrol
Snowshoeing in Austria, East Tyrol
Snowshoeing in the Austria Osttirol with mountain guide
Austria multi activity vacation
Adventurous mountain vacation in the stunning Austrian Alps
Cycling vacation in the Netherlands, Germany & Austria
European cycling at its best
Eastern Europe tour by rail
Cities, scenery & coasts: Travel from Berlin to the Balkans!
Learn to ski and yoga vacation in Austria
Ski and Snowboard in the Alps alongside daily yoga classes
European rail tour, 29 days
Tour Europe's best cities on this 29-day adventure!
Vienna to Budapest cycle ride, self guided
Enjoy rides along the Danube from Austria to Hungary
E-bike tour from Italy to Austria
Bike through Italy, Croatia, Austria and Slovenia
Easy walking vacation in Austria lake district
Gentle shoreline routes and chocolate box villages
Single track mountain biking vacation in Europe
Biking "off the radar" trails in Slovenia
Walking vacation in Austria
high peaks, remote lakes and meadows flush with wild flowers
Austria skiing and winter activity vacation
Ski, Snowshoe & Cross Country ski in a remote mountain base
Austrian lakes activity vacation
Self-guided walking and cycling routes in Austria
Snowboard and yoga vacation in Austria
Snowboard and Yoga in a remote location in the Austrian Alps
Austria self guided cycling vacation
Discover Salzkammergut, the Austrian lake district
Christmas markets vacation, Central Europe
Indulge the senses by exploring the best of the festive market scene
Austria snow shoeing vacation
Guided snowshoe walking and winter activities in the Alps
Austria learn to ski or splitboard vacation
Take your skiing/snowboarding to the next level!
Danube cycling vacation, Germany and Austria
Follow the winding route of the Danube
Austria cycling vacation, cycle the Lake District
A lovely introduction to picture-postcard Austria
Austria walking vacations, walk the lake district
Lakeside walking with a beautiful mountain backdrop
Wildlife spotting
Walking vacations
Walking in North Tyrol
Claire Outditt from our specialist vacation company Exodus Travel has this to say about walking in the Tyrol: “The Tyrol is an exceptional region for walkers and trekkers. Lots of trails, from easy to very challenging, wonderful scenery, delicious food… I personally love the local culture, the fact that waiters/waitresses wear traditional outfits in the majority of establishments. And the walking is just beautiful.”Packing tips
“If out trekking, take walking poles – when on Austria’s multitude of mountain and valley paths, they come in really handy for summer hiking and winter walking (although a ‘basket’ on the end is recommended when it gets snowy). And don’t forget the sun cream – over the summer months, it can get surprisingly hot in Austria.”
Cycling on the Danube
Nicola Croom, from our specialist vacation company World Expeditions, has this advice on cycling the Danube: “One of Europe’s longest and most renowned rivers, the Danube is a great option as a first cycling vacation: it is paved, almost flat (and often slightly downhill) and really easy to cycle. The route is clearly signposted, so you can cycle without feeling stressed that you might get lost. Just concentrate on enjoying the ride and taking in the ever-changing scenery, as you pass through various countries and interact with different cultures and people.”Our top Austria Vacation
Austria self guided hiking vacation
A glorious mix of spectacular scenic views.
This vacation has departures every two days from May to September, please inquire for availability on all your tailormade trips.
Tips from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful Austria travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.


“In the past we have always downhill skied, but this time we decided to try cross country skiing having never done it before. It took a short while to learn the basics and by the end of the week we were able to complete a cross country journey - with no broken bones!” – Elizabeth Musetti


“Book travel insurance and definitely bring walking poles. I think that walking poles should be considered necessary on the alpine walks rather than being listed as merely helpful.” – Anna Norris booked a self-guided Germany and Austria walking vacation.