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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
Self-Guided Austria: Dachstein Circuit Trek

Austria

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

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
Self-Guided Danube Cycling: Passau to Vienna

Austria

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

Cycle
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,550 without flights

Early season snow capped peaks
Self-Guided Walking In Austria

Austria

Discover the crystal clear lakes of Austria’s Salzkammergut on foot

Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,195 without flights

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

Austria, Germany

Cycle through Germany, Switzerland and Austria and explore beautiful Lake Constance & the dramatic Rhine Falls at your own pace

Cycle
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

8 days from

US$1,925 without flights

Cross the highest and longest suspension foot bridge in Austria
Self-Guided E5 Alpine Trek: Oberstdorf to Merano

Austria, Italy

Walk the highlights of the classic E5 long-distance trail on this challenging one week 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
Self-Guided 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

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
Self-Guided Danube Cycling: Vienna to Budapest

Austria, Hungary

Cycle through three countries along the Danube 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

Self-Guided Austria: Dachstein Circuit Trek
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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
Self-Guided 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
Self-Guided Danube Cycling: 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
Self-Guided 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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