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15 Best Hallstatt & Salzburg Day Trips from Vienna

Hallstatt’s lake village, Mozart’s Salzburg and the Wachau’s terraced vineyards, each a Vienna day trip. 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

“Our excursion to Hallstatt was a truly wonderful experience, largely thanks to the exceptional organization and our fantastic guide. Dasha was outstanding, sharing incredibly detailed historical insights not only about Hallstatt itself but also about every town we passed through along the way. Her deep…”

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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

“Great trip full of wonderful surprises! Our guide Tommy was very nice and helpful and the driver Mohammed was very professional also. I loved Dürnstein and Melk and particularly the boat ride with many interesting sites on the way - there were announcements on the…”

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3.Vienna to Bratislava Tour by Bus and Boat

Discover Bratislava from Vienna with a scenic bus and boat tour, guided city strolls, free time, and a high-speed river cruise—value-packed and authentic.

★ 4.2

“Our guide was lovely and very informative. Transportation was great. Everything ran smoothly. We thoroughly enjoyed our free time in Bratislava meandering around, dining and visiting the observation tower which gave fantastic views all around.”

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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

“It’s a long day - filled with great sightseeing, excellent guiding, incredulously beautiful sights. Be prepared for changing weather. Dasha, our guide, was very informative and kept us all engaged and interested.”

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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

“I enjoyed the trip, it was a bit long way - 300 km (each direction) but it was worth to reach the destination. Sunny weather, good weather conditions, cozy city.”

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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

“Great experience, loved the wineries, ride and scenery. The bicycles were in great condition and appreciated the option to upgrade to a ebike.”

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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

“Chris was an informative and patient tour guide who set a pace that allowed people in the group time to learn and take photos of the sights along the way.”

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10.Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

Discover Bratislava on a day trip from Vienna, including a guided tour of key sights and a scenic Danube catamaran cruise—ideal for a relaxed, authentic experience.

★ 3.5

“Fantastic guide, extraordinarily knowledgeable and great sense of humor. She explained historical significance and current dynamics of the country.”

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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

“We spent a lot of time on the bus but it’s a comfortable long drive to Salzburg! The guide was giving very good amount of information about Austria and Salzburg. We had approx 2 hrs to walk around the town before heading back. Recommended the…”

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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

“We loved the tour. Our guide and driver, Roman, was amazing—very attentive and explained every detail. In Hallstatt, the guide Cristiana gave us a great overview of the village. The tour through the Austrian lakes and Hallstatt was truly worth it.”

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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

“It was a wonderful day, better than expected. Our tour guide Tim was outstanding. In addition to being a wonderful person, he is extremely Knowledgeable about wine. The countryside is beautiful and we enjoyed the Austrian wines. The bikes were comfortable. It was a fantastic…”

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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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