There is a vast array of active holiday options in Austria that take advantage of the dramatic mountain landscapes, sparkling lakes, architectural masterpieces, ancient cities, modern facilities, and great cuisine. Whether you are in the beautiful Salzkammergut, cycling along the Austrian Danube or hiking in the more traditional Tyrol region, a holiday in Austria offers something for everyone.
Austria stretches from the snow-capped Alps in the west to the flat steppes of the Puszta in the east, from vast forest areas in the north to landscapes with a Mediterranean feeling in the south. Hilly landscapes, wetlands, and beautiful lakes lie in between.
Whether you are looking for an active cycling holiday or a walking holiday in Austria, there is a part of the country that will allow you to combine active pursuits with famous cities such as Vienna, Innsbruck or Salzburg.
Salzkammergut
The Mozart-influenced city of Salzburg and its surroundings are one of the most popular areas in Austria. High mountains, valleys, impressive cultural monuments, and beautiful landscapes await the hiker and cyclist. The famous Salzkammergut extends over three Austrian provinces: Salzburg, Upper Austria and Styria.
There are also 80 beautiful lakes, and it is not surprising that so many people visit this part of Europe every year. Breath-taking hiking trails in the Salzkammergut and the lakes regions will show you the real beauty of the region.
Wachau and Danube
During a walking or cycling holiday in the Wachau region, you’ll instantly see just how the mighty Danube meanders through the beautiful landscape and why it appeals to cyclists, hikers, and wine lovers. The sparkling white wines from the Wachau are among the best wines in Austria and the quality is comparable to other fine wines produced around the world.
More than half of Austria consists of alpine mountains, and this is why it is such a great place to go on an active holiday. There are active holidays available in Austria that are suitable for all levels of experience and the Danube Cycle Path remains one of the most popular cycle routes in all of Europe.
Alpe Adria Cycle Path
The 415-kilometre Alpe Adria Cycle Path connects Salzburg with the Italian coast and is one of Europe’s up-and-coming cycle routes. After exploring Salzburg and then heading towards St. Johann im Pongau, you’ll soon reach the Carinthia region. Authentic Austrian customs, tasty food and warm hospitality feature on this cycle route. You’ll follow the official route through Italy before arriving in Grado, a famous spa town that overlooks the Adriatic Sea. This is one of Europe’s best cycle routes and is a wonderful way to cross the Alps without going over the high-mountain passes.
With a focus on delivering well-organised self-guided cycling holidays, walking holidays, active family holidays and Bike and Boat tours throughout Europe, we can offer a wide range of active holidays to suit all abilities.
All of our active holidays include luggage transfers and local support. You can contact us by telephone by calling our UK-based booking line on 0044(0)1706 618155 and we are available from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:30.
Our website is continually updated and we will be able to answer any questions that you may have about specific tours and general availability.
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