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Adventure Holidays in Austria

Austria is a country of startling contrasts, from the soaring Alps to the lush expanses of the Danube Valley, making it the perfect place for adventure holidays.

This European beauty is renowned not only for its rich historical architecture and captivating museums and galleries, but also for its exceptional winter conditions and stunning mountain scenery. The Austrian Alps provides a spectacular setting for both cycling and walking holidays, making it a must for those seeking an adventure holiday.

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Rugged peaks and high glaciers on Dachstein ©Wanderregion Dachstein West Foto Strasser
Trekking Austria's Dachstein Circuit

Austria

Complete the classic Dachstein Circuit in Austria at your own pace on this self-guided walking holiday - this is also a great alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc

Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

12 days from

US$2,495 without flights

Schonbrunn Palace Gardens, on the banks of the Danube
E-Bike Available
Cycling The Danube - Passau to Vienna

Austria

Discover the beauty of the famous Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna at your own pace on this one-week self-guided cycling holiday

Cycle
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,550 without flights

Early season snow capped peaks
Walking Austria's Salzkammergut

Austria

Discover the crystal-clear lakes of Austria’s Salzkammergut on this one-week self-guided walking holiday

Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,195 without flights

Mainau Island
E-Bike Available
Cycling Lake Constance & The Rhine Falls

Austria, Germany

Cycle through Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and explore beautiful Lake Constance and the dramatic Rhine Falls at your own pace on this one-week self-guided holiday

Cycle
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,925 without flights

Cross the highest and longest suspension foot bridge in Austria
The E5 Alpine Crossing - Oberstdorf to Merano

Austria, Italy

Walk the highlights of the classic E5 long-distance trail on this challenging one-week self-guided cross-border Alpine trek

Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

8 days from

US$1,840 without flights

The mountains of the Salzkammergut tower over the peaceful lakes
Walking Salzburg’s 10 Lakes

Austria

Discover the high passes and glistening lakes of Salzburg's Ten Lakes region on foot at your own pace on this one-week self-guided walking holiday

Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

8 days from

US$1,365 without flights

The magnificent neo-Gothic Parliament building of Budapest
E-Bike Available
Cycling The Danube - Vienna to Budapest

Austria, Hungary

Cycle along the Danube through three countries from Austria, through Slovakia, and ending in Hungary on this one-week self-guided holiday

Cycle
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,325 without flights

Stunning mountain scenery in Bavaria
Trans Tyrol Trek

Austria, Germany

Trek the Tirolerweg, from Germany into Austria through the Bavarian Alps and the Tyrol

Walk & Trek
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

8 days from

US$2,725 without flights

Recent Reviews

Trekking Austria's Dachstein Circuit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Varied Trekking in a Beautiful Area

Our family of three (youngest member 12) had a tiring but rewarding experience over the course of this holiday which we undertook in July/August. It was easy to get to the start point from Salzburg airport using Austria’s excellent public trans...

By James from clitheroe | August 5, 2024
Walking Salzburg’s 10 Lakes
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Beautiful countryside

A lovely trip with my daughter, great accommodation, and lovely varied routes with option to modify in poor weather, which we did on one day, otherwise we had lovely weather in late September and lots of places to swim .What’s not to like ?...

By Amanda from penrith | October 4, 2023
Cycling The Danube - Passau to Vienna
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Danube cycling

Everything about the trip went smoothly. My highlight was the fun cycling along beautiful countryside knowing KE was doing its part with luggage and any problem solving....

By Jeffery from colorado springs | June 29, 2023
Walking Salzburg’s 10 Lakes
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We really enjoyed this trip

My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. We hiked 5-6 hours every day and then landed in another story book Austrian town. This was our third KE trip and our first self guided one. The hiking wasn't too difficult so it hikers of many ages could do ...

By Jane from saint paul | December 23, 2022

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