Austria tailor-made holidays

Prosperous and centrally located at the heart of Europe, Austria has much to offer. Dominated by the Alps, it has superb summer trekking and a well-developed winter sports scene. Grossglockner, in Carinthia, is the highest mountain and flanks the mighty Pasterze Glacier.

Impressive urban architecture makes the historic cities worth visiting, whilst a world-class musical tradition provides the soundtrack for any visit.

The capital Vienna is strewn with impressive buildings, including Schloss Schonbrunn, which rivals Versailles. Music, art and architecture peak in Baroque Salzburg, where Mozart was born; an annual festival commemorates this. Innsbruck has a fascinating history and an impressive setting, surrounded by snow-capped summits whilst Linz is famous for its fifteenth century castle and churches.

At a glance

Flying time from UK
1½ hour

Time zone
GMT +1

Currency
Euro (€) = 100 cents

Language
German

Travel advice
Check the FCDO for visa & Covid-19 travel advice

Special offers in Austria

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Venice to London

4-day tailor-made holiday from £2,690 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

2021 departures discount – Save up to £170pp
Book by: 31 October 2020

After a stay in a canal-side palace, reached by private water taxi, indulge with bar-car drinks and fine dining as you sweep over the Alps and through rural Europe.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Venice to Vienna

6-day luxury rail journey from £3,080 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

Early booking discount - L'Orologio Venice – Save up to £110pp
Book by: 30 November 2020

Get a taste of the golden age of travel aboard Europe’s most iconic rail journey, combined with luxury stays in Venice and Vienna.

European Gems

15-day river cruise from £1,995 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to £1,800 per person on selected departures
Book by: 31 October 2020

Includes return flights from the UK. Join Travelmarvel for 15 day fantastic days cruising from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard Travelmarvel Polaris on this affordable river cruise.

Top itineraries in Austria

The Sound of Music in Salzburg

4-day tailor-made holiday from £680 pp incl. flights

If you're a fan of the classic film The Sound of Music, then this is the tour for you. The family musical is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, we're offering you the opportunity to experience the original setting of the film at first hand on a four-day Salzburg-b…

Magnificent Europe: The Rhine & Danube with APT

15-day river cruise

This fully-inclusive luxury cruise showcases the best of the Rhine and Danube, calling at quiet riverside villages and city greats alike between Holland, Germany, Austria and Hungary. There’s included touring throughout, ranging from castle piano recitals to steam train trips.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Vienna–London

4-day luxury rail journey from £2,880 pp incl. flights

After a luxury stay in Vienna, let cocktail brunches, four-course dinners and personal-steward service see you through some of Europe’s prettiest scenery.

Golden Eagle Danube Express Central European Classics

8-day luxury rail journey from £5,480 pp incl. flights

Centuries of influential empires have shaped the captivating counties of Eastern Europe, leaving a lasting impression on the cultures, languages and religions seen here today.

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What our clients say about our Austria holidays

The Kaiserhof Hotel in Vienna, recommended by Wexas, is the best hotel we've ever stayed in. It provided an excellent basis for our time in Vienna.

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As always - Wexas staff were knowledgeable, polite and efficient.

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Top places to stay in Austria

Hotel Auersperg, Salzburg

Accommodation

Dating back in 1900, Hotel Auersperg is a small family-owned hotel and villa in Salzburg, just minutes from the city's many bars, cafes, restaurants and tourist hotspots. The hotel boats 55 beautifully furnished guestrooms and a relaxing rooftop spa

Palais Hansen Kempinski, Vienna

Historic hotel

First built for the World Exhibition, this Viennese gem comes complete with everything from a ballroom and Cigar Lounge to a Michelin-starred restaurant and a superb spa.

What to do in Austria

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The Grand Hotel and Ring hotel Austria

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