Austria has many great attractions: This includes the legacy of the Hapsburg Empire in Vienna, the life and music of Mozart in Salzburg and the magnificent scenery of its alpine hinterland. Austria's diversity shines not only through its landscape but through its population: Due to its central location in the heart of Europe and its vibrant history, a cross-section of cultures flow together and are combined throughout the country.

Vienna, provides a fascinating start to the self guided bike ride to Prague and with Salzburg is a possible extra stopover on the way to our great walking itinerary in the Dachstein Mountains. Both have some stunning architecture including  18th century high Baroque to 19th century imperial projects.
From Vienna or Salzburg you can also reach the Dachstein and Gosaukamm Mountains where you will find some of the most dramatic of Austrian alpine scenery. Our challenging walk here is offered as a self-guided holiday. The lower slopes of alpine pasture are dotted with picturesque lakes and villages including gorgeous Halstatt, whilst the high triangular mountaintops are smothered with glacial ice.
More high mountain hiking with overnight stays in mountain huts as well as well appointed hotels is available in the magnificent Karwendel mountains not far from Innsbruck. Take a look at our Taste of the Tyrol itinerary. 
If you fancy some easier walking on the periphery of Austria, you need look no further than our tour above the Bodensee, in the Bregenzerwald. An area less frequented by non Austrian tourists in particular, but still offering attractive forest and alpine walking, and exceptional views towards lake Constance and the high alps.
For some gentle cycling try our Cycling from Salzburg trip for a mix of mountains, lakes and rivers and connections with the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Austria's diversity shines not only through its landscape but through its population. Due to its central location in the heart of Europe and its vibrant history, a cross-section of cultures flow together and are combined in this historic nation.