Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Day Trip from Vienna

Travel from Vienna into Austria's lake country on a shared bus tour that combines guided exploration with time to wander independently. Start at the meeting point or opt for pickup from selected properties.

• Explore the Salzkammergut's UNESCO-listed landscape of lakes and Alpine scenery
• Discover Hallstatt with a certified English-speaking guide
• Learn about Austria's history and culture with a smartphone audio guide in 20 languages

Itinerary

1. For the Meet Up option, meet at Vienna State Opera at 07:15. For the Hotel Pick-Up option, start with pickup at your hotel.
2. Travel by bus toward Hallstatt.
3. Take a 30-minute rest stop before continuing toward Hallstatt.
4. Drive through the Salzkammergut region for 1 hour, taking in its lakes and rolling hills.
5. Explore Hallstatt on a 1-hour guided tour through its alleys and past its 16th-century Alpine houses.
6. Enjoy a 25-minute boat ride on Hallstatt Lake in summer. In winter, visit the ossuary instead.
7. Spend 1 hour and 45 minutes exploring Hallstatt independently. Browse for souvenirs or relax by the lake.
8. Board the bus for the return journey toward Vienna.
9. Take a 30-minute rest stop.
10. Continue by bus to Vienna.
11. Return to Vienna State Opera at 20:30.

What's Included

• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned bus
• English-speaking guide and guided walking tour of Hallstatt
• Smartphone audio guide in 20 languages
• Lake Hallstatt boat ride in summer; ossuary visit in winter
• Pickup from selected properties with the Hotel Pick-Up option only

Meals and beverages are not included.

Important details

• This activity is not recommended if you have impaired physical mobility
• Adult rates apply from age 13
• Arrive at your meeting or pickup point 15 minutes before departure