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15 Best Hallstatt & Salzburg Day Trips from Vienna

The day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt’s lake village, Mozart’s Salzburg and the Wachau’s terraced vineyards, each done in a single day. Bratislava sits close enough to reach by Danube speedboat.

1.Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

Discover the beauty of Hallstatt on a guided day trip from Vienna, featuring stunning alpine views, a boat ride, and charming village exploration.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Day trip was very informative and interesting with all the info given by Olga. She's very knowledgeable about the history of Vienna and surroundings. Attentive plus friendly with great tips for food, shopping and sightseeing”

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2.Vienna: Wachau, Melk Abbey, and Danube Valleys Tour

Discover Austria's Wachau and Danube Valleys on this full-day bus and boat tour from Vienna, featuring Melk Abbey, charming towns, and scenic river cruises.

★ 4.5

“It was a wonderful trip. Loved the guide's explanation. He was so funny! And everyone who travels Vienna, you gotta see inside Melk. It was a marvelous experience.”

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4.Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk Lift Option

Discover Austria’s fairy-tale town of Hallstatt on an all-day guided trip from Vienna, including a skywalk lift, scenic stops, and expert guides for a memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“We had a great tour and great experience @Hallstatt! Thank you so much Viator Dasha our guide es muy amable and very aproachable”

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5.Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Discover Austria’s highlights on this 13-hour guided tour from Vienna visiting Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk Abbey, and scenic Alpine lakes with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Giving 5 ⭐️ for the whole trip. Our guide Lily was very entertaining and shared many informative stories. The driver was very professional and took us to all locations safely. Also, don’t forget Natasha, who guided us through the center of Salzburg as well. Highly…”

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6.From Vienna: Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

Discover the highlights of Austria’s Salzkammergut region on a full-day guided tour from Vienna, featuring stunning scenery, a boat ride in Hallstatt, and free time to explore picturesque villages.

★ 4.4

“The trip was really nice and Stefan was a really nice guide. Enjoyed it a lot. Only bummer was that the ski-lift was sold out, but otherwise a very beautiful city to explore”

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7.Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Day Trip & Guided Tour

Discover Austria’s highlights on a day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg with expert guides, flexible options, and breathtaking scenery for $147.

★ 4.4

“Loved this trip to both the cities- they’re so worth it despite the travel time. We were very luck with the weather too. Amazing day. Our guides were very helpful and well organized.”

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8.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

Experience Austria’s Wachau Valley on a guided bike tour from Vienna, including wine tastings, scenic villages, and a visit to Dürnstein for a true taste of the region.

★ 5.0

“Really enjoyable biking tour through the Wachau vineyards. Beautiful scenery, refreshing wines and our guide Sina gave a lot of helpful information about the area. Would recommend!”

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9.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

Discover Salzburg's highlights on a guided day trip from Vienna, featuring Mozart sights, Mirabell Gardens, and scenic Alpine views—all in one memorable day.

★ 4.0

“I selected an English speaking tour but it seems that Viator is now combing English and Spanish speaking together. This should be communicated when booking. They should also let you know how long the bus ride will be. I may not have taken the tour…”

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11.From Vienna: Day Tour of Salzburg

Discover Salzburg with a full-day guided tour from Vienna, exploring Mozart's birthplace, scenic landscapes, and iconic Sound of Music filming locations for a memorable experience.

★ 4.2

“Very well planned trip. The guide was exceptionally well versed and knowledgeable”

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12.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

Discover the Wachau Valley from Vienna with this small-group tour featuring UNESCO sites, wine tastings, a Danube cruise, and authentic Austrian charm.

★ 5.0

“The whole experience was memorable. It gave a good basic understanding of Wachau Valley wines, thanks to Marco. The venue for lunch and the cruise down the Danube added to the overall day.”

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13.Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

Discover Austria’s iconic Hallstatt on a small-group day trip from Vienna, including scenic stops and expert guides for a memorable, authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommend this tour if you're short on time and want to make it to the lake region/Halstatt. Our tour guide, Balazs, was attentive and knowledgeable. The small stops along the way are a nice break on the drive.”

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14.Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

Discover Austria’s Wachau Valley on a full-day bike tour with wine tastings, scenic views, and charming villages. Perfect for wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

★ 4.8

“Great day. Beautiful villages and scenery. Easy riding on mostly bike paths. Both winery visits fantastic and generous. Lunch good. Did the short hike up to the Dürnstein Castle and was well worth the view. Our guide Sanja (sorry about spelling) was lovely and very…”

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15.From Vienna: Bratislava City Tour with Food Options

Discover Bratislava from Vienna with this guided day trip, including walking tours, food tastings, and free time to explore one of Europe's hidden gems.

★ 4.0

“It was an amazing tour. Everything worked very fine. I took the tour with the Lunch and Beer tasting and it was really nice. The city is small so you have time to explore.”

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More Hallstatt & Salzburg Day Trips from Vienna

4.8From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting9 hours$234 5.0Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna13 hours (approx.)$930.37 4.6From Vienna: Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip13 hours$108 5.0Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna12 hours (approx.)$227.45 4.5From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise1 day$116 4.6Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey13 hours$163 5.0Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna11 to 12 hours (approx.)$919.47 4.5Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna13 hours (approx.)$136.33 4.4Vienna: Traunsee, Hallstatt, and Salzburg Day Tour 4.8Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna12 hours$221 4.5Vienna: Bratislava and Budapest Guided Best Day Trip$176 4.0Alpine Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna incl. Admont Abbey Visit13 hours (approx.)$167.75 4.5Vienna/Bratislava:DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava,two capitals14 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$228.66 4.4Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg and Mountains Lakes Tour13 hours$126 3.9From Vienna: Day Cruise to Bratislava1 day$116 4.3Vienna: Hallstatt and Salzburg Mountains and Lakes Tour 3.0Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg$44 5.0Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna12 to 13 hours (approx.)$229.87 4.5From Vienna: Day Tour to Hallstatt and Salzburg with Boat Ride11 to 13 hours (approx.)$203.95 5.0From Vienna: Hallstatt Small-Group Guided Day Tour12 hours$183 4.6Vienna: Hallstatt and Salzburg Summer Day Trip 4.0Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna13 hours (approx.)$155.42 4.6From Vienna: Bratislava Grand City Day Tour9.5 hours$123 4.6From Vienna: Bratislava City Highlights Day Trip8 hours$164

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