Things to do in Austrian Alps

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Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich

Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich

Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 909 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥20,327 per adult
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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

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

Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥23,944 per adult
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Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,087 per adult
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Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,087 per adult
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Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer

Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer

6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,201 per adult
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What to do in Austrian Alps

Discover the most popular places to visit in Austrian Alps

Lech am Arlberg which includes mountains, mist or fog and a sunset

Lech-Oberlech-Zürs Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Lech am Arlberg with a visit to Lech-Oberlech-Zürs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and coral reefs.

Lech-Oberlech-Zürs Ski Resort
The Eagle's Nest

Eagle's Nest

You can find out about the history of Berchtesgaden with a trip to Eagle's Nest. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Eagle's Nest
The next time you are anywhere even close to Austria you have to promise to visit Aqua Dome in Längenfeld. This is one of the most incredible places I have ever been! Highly, HIGHLY recommend. A word of warning though, some of the sections are designated nude only. ;)

Aqua Dome

You can take time to visit Aqua Dome during your travels to Laengenfeld. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Aqua Dome
Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort showing a gondola, mountains and snow

Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort

Part of the Tux-Finkenberg ski area, this ski resort attracts skiers and snowboarders of all levels with its reliable year-round snow and diverse terrain.

Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort
Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort featuring a gondola, snow and mountains

Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

From skiing and sledding in winter to hiking and biking in summer, outdoor adventures abound at this mountain resort set in the magnificent Austrian Alps.

Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
The peaceful and beautiful Lake Königssee in the monrng.

Königssee

Explore the great outdoors at Königssee and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Schoenau am Koenigssee. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.

Königssee
Krimmler Waterfalls which includes a cascade, forests and a river or creek

Upper Krimml Waterfall

Hike through the pristine alpine scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park to see the impressive torrent of Austria’s highest waterfall.

Upper Krimml Waterfall
Grossglockner Peak

Grossglockner Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grossglockner Peak during your travels in Kals am Grossglockner. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Grossglockner Peak

Red Bull Ring

You can take time to visit Red Bull Ring during your travels to Spielberg. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

Red Bull Ring

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Austrian Alps

Cathedral of St. James which includes night scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Innsbruck City Centre

4.5/5(204 area reviews)

The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Innsbruck City Centre. A stop by Hofgarten Park or Court Church might round out your trip.

Innsbruck City Centre
Old Town featuring heritage elements and a river or creek

Old Town Innsbruck

Dozens of Innsbruck’s numerous historical attractions are packed into its old town, a neighborhood of picturesque streets and lively Austrian culture.

Old Town Innsbruck
Bergisel Ski Jump featuring modern architecture

Wilten

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and coffeehouses in Wilten. You might want to make time for a stop at Triumphal Arch or Maria Theresa Street.

Wilten
Evening walk.

Pradl

Skiing, mountain views, and coffeehouses highlight some of the noteworthy features of Pradl. Make a stop by OlympiaWorld or Tivoli-Neu Stadium while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Pradl
Igls in the Austrian Tirol

Igls

5/5(13 area reviews)

Skiing, mountain views, and spas are some highlights of Igls. Make a stop by Patscherkofel Mountain Bahn or Innsbruck Olympic Sliding Center while you're exploring.

Igls
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Höttinger Au

While Höttinger Au isn't home to many top sights, Innsbruck Market Hall and Triumphal Arch are some notable places to visit nearby.

Höttinger Au

Popular day trips from Austrian Alps

Klagenfurt am Woerthersee featuring heritage elements, a park and a fountain

Klagenfurt am Woerthersee

Kapuzinerberg featuring heritage elements, a city and heritage architecture

Salzburg

Klosters-Serneus which includes a sunset, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Klosters-Serneus

Berchtesgaden

Berchtesgaden

Spitzingsee featuring snow skiing and snow as well as a small group of people

Schliersee

Villach

Villach

Photo by Ronnie Rennoldson

Traunkirchen

Ski Jewel Alpbachtal - Wildschoenau which includes mountains, snow and a sunset

Alpbach