Austrian Alps Tours and Activities
What draws visitors to the Austrian Alps: hiking trails or ski slopes? These majestic mountains invite you to trace their paths or discover charming alpine villages. Browse activities that match your adventurous spirit.The best Austrian Alps tour packages
The Austrian Alps entice with scenic landscapes and renowned sites like Hallstatt and the Grossglockner. Experience local culture at bustling markets offering fresh produce and artisanal crafts.
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The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg
$76.97
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Original Sound Of Music Tour from Salzburg
$69.54
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Skip The Line Eagle’s Nest Tour From Salzburg
$104.97
1.5 hours
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg
$68.68
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Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Tour: From Salzburg
$81.13
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Round-Trip Tickets to Hungerburg with Optional Alpine Zoo
$26.64
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Salzburg Super-Saver Combo: Original Sound Of Music & Salt Mines Tour
$139.07
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Salzburg Card: 30+ Attractions & Public Transport
$35.93
4.5 hours
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Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
$124.34
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Round-Trip Tickets to Top of Innsbruck with Optional Alpine Zoo
$48.52
5.5 hours
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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
$88.82
1.8 hours
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Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
$49.74
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Salzburg Sightseeing City Cruise on Salzach River
$20.99
3.5 hours
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Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg
$97.1
1 hour
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Tandem paragliding in the Stubai Valley near Innsbruck
$148.03
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Salzburg Sightseeing: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
$34.77
4 hours
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Swarovski Crystal Worlds Admission Ticket in Wattens
$28.42
3 hours
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Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck
$46.18
4 hours
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Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg
$88.82
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Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Happy Hour Tickets
$48.52
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Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg
$592.1
4 hours
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Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
$87.49
9.3 hours
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Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip
$153.95
8 hours
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Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg
$163.42
1 hour
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Tandem Paragliding Flight in Neustift
$177.63
8 hours
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Public 8h tour to sites of "The Sound of Music Movie" & Hallstatt
$174.98
2 hours
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Top of Innsbruck Roundtrip Cable Car Ticket
$61.58
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Swarovski Crystal Worlds
$27.8
4.2 hours
4.37 (280)
Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise
$133.81
8 hours
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Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains
$163.42
1.5 hours
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Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg in Salzburg
$50.92
1.5 hours
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Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson
$68.68
1 hour
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Tandem Paragliding Tirol, Austria
$148.03
3 hours
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Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg
$100.66
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Innsbruck Scenic eBike Tours
$136.18
5 hours
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Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle
$118.42
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Nordkette PLUS: Round-Trip Tickets to Top of Innsbruck & Alpine Zoo Ticket
$66.48
8 hours
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Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg
$118.42
3.5 hours
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Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg
$151.58
2 hours
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Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music
$93.55
10 hours
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Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour
$148.03
2 hours
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Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens
$30.79
9 hours
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Private Full-Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzkammergut from Salzburg with Options
$354.08
8 hours
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Private Full-Day Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Innsbruck
$377.76
2 hours
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Private Tandem Paragliding Salzburg Mt Gaisberg
$223.81
4 hours
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Private Tour: Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg
$710.52
6 hours
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Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
$194.56
8 hours
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The Hills Are Alive
$1053.94
6 hours
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Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour
$408.55
2 hours
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Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck
$11.84
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Day trips in Austrian Alps
Salzburg
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Highlights: Explore the birthplace of Mozart, enjoy stunning baroque architecture.
- Best for: Music enthusiasts and history lovers.
Innsbruck
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Highlights: Visit the Golden Roof, walk the historic Altstadt.
- Best for: Culture seekers and outdoor adventurers.
Hallstatt
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Highlights: Discover breathtaking lake views and ancient salt mines.
- Best for: Photography fans and nature lovers.
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Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg
$592.1
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Private Tour: Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg
$710.52
8 hours
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The Hills Are Alive
$1053.94
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Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg
$710.52
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Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest
$544.73
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Salzkammergut and Hallstatt Private Full-Day Tour from Salzburg
$994.73
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Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen
$506.25
8 hours
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Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive
$994.73
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Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride from Salzburg
$817.1
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Private Salzkammergut and Hallstatt Tour from Salzburg
$781.57
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Viator Exclusive: 'The Sound of Music' Private Tour
$586.18
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Hallstatt Private Tour from Salzburg
$740.13
6 hours
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Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines Tour from Salzburg
$817.1
9 hours
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Private Customized Tour of Salzburg
$568.42
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Eagle's Nest and Hallstatt Private Tour from Salzburg
$1119.07
9 hours
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Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg
$1119.07
6 hours
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Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg
$781.57
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Original Sound of Music Private Custom Tour in Salzburg
$592.1
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Private Bavarian Mountain Tour from Salzburg
$606.31
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Private Eagle's Nest and King's Lake Tour from Salzburg
$781.57
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Private Tour: Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour from Salzburg
$592.1
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Private Tour The hills are alive: a tour to locations of the Sound of music film
$1063.41
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Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg
$994.73
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Private Custom Hallstatt & Lake District Tour
$994.73
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Hallstatt Tour with Visit of the 5fingers Viewing Platform or the Salt Mine
$994.73
8 hours
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Hallstatt & The Hills are Alive
$947.36
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Private King Ludwig Tour to Herrenchiemsee Castle from Salzburg
$769.73
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Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour
$781.57
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Hallstatt, Lake District and the Salt Mine
$506.25
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The Most Unique Hallstatt Tour - Beyond the Tourist Crowds
$1050.39
6 hours
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Sound of Music Private Tour including do-re-mi hiking trail
$888.15
9 hours
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Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour
$1480.25
8 hours
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Private Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Day Trip from Salzburg
$899.99
10 hours
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Innsbruck and Swarovski Crystal Worlds Private Tour from Salzburg
$740.13
8 hours
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From Salzburg: Private Day Trip to Hallstatt with St. Gilgen
$550.65
8 hours
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Private Eagle's Nest Tour from Innsbruck with tour ending in Salzburg
$976.97
8 hours
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Hallstatt & Sound of Music Movie locations
$994.73
8 hours
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Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg
$924.87
9 hours
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Private Bavarian Alps Tour from Salzburg
$949.89
8 hours
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Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour
$994.73
6 hours
5 (3)
Private Eagles Nest Tour from Salzburg with tour ending in Munich
$562.5
8 hours
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Zell am See Alpine Village Private Day Trip from Salzburg
$586.18
6 hours
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Private Alpine Lakes and Hallstatt Tour from Salzburg
$982.89
4 hours
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Relive the Movie Private Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg
$1971.46
8 hours
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Luxury Tailor-Made Salzburg Experience — Mozart, Lakes And Alps
$1095.39
10 hours
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Private Tailor-Made Tour: Salzburg & Lakes from Passau or Linz
$1598.67
8 hours
5 (2)
Hallstatt Private Day Tour from Salzburg
$1172.36
8 hours
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Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and Zell am See Private Tour from Salzburg
$1172.36
10 hours
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Private one way Sightseeing Transfer From Salzburg To Prague Via Cesky Krumlov
$1184.08
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Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg
$1065.78
Austrian Alps Expert Travel Tips
- Bring €20-€30 daily for meals or attractions.
- Download the Waze app for easy navigation.
- Layer clothing to adapt to changing temperatures.
- Try local delicacies like Tiroler Gröstl in restaurants.
- Respect local customs and always greet shopkeepers.
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Seasonal & Special Occasions
Best time to visit Austrian Alps
Spring 2025
Spring brings mild weather, ideal for hiking. The International Alpine Skiing World Cup usually takes place in early April.
Summer 2025
Summer showcases vibrant wildflowers and clear skies. Explore hiking routes during the Alpbach Music Festival in August.
Autumn 2025
Autumn offers crisp air and colorful foliage. Visit during the Almabtrieb, a lively cattle drive celebration in September.
Winter 2025
Winter blankets the region in snow, perfect for skiing. Attend the festive Christmas markets throughout December.
FAQs
Do I need a guide to hike in the Austrian Alps?
While not required, hiring a guide is advisable for unfamiliar trails. Prices typically start around €150 for a full day.
Is it easy to find public transport in the region?
Yes, public transport is accessible, with trains and buses connecting major towns. Expect travel times of around 30 minutes between key locations.
What is the best way to reach Innsbruck from Munich?
The train is the best option, taking about two hours with a direct service operating multiple times daily.
How much does it cost to ski in the Austrian Alps?
A lift pass typically costs around €50-€60 per day, depending on the ski area chosen.
Can I find accommodations near popular hiking trails?
Yes, many lodges and hotels are located near main trails, offering convenient access to nature at reasonable rates.