Austria Travel Guide

As you look to explore the heartland of Europe and its many magnificent qualities from cultural heritage to high-reaching mountain peaks, arriving prepared will make your trip that much more immersive. Explore the Austria Travel Guide for inspiration and information to know what would suit you best. When you wish to get the fullest extent of consultation, contact a destination expert by submitting a Trip Request who will design an itinerary perfect for you.

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Fall colors at Gosauseen Lake in Austria

Best Time to Visit Austria

The dramatic Alps, Lake Vienna, and cities bathed in well-preserved history accentuate the allure of Austria, and knowing the best time to visit will...
Salzach river and Fortress Hohensalzburg in Salzburg, Austria

Top 8 Things to Do in Austria

In Austria, the exceptional number of things to do can lead you to the elegant wide-boulevards lined with trees, museum galleries filled with captivating...
Aggstein Castle on the Danube river in Dürnstein, Austria

7 Best Places to Visit in Austria

A perfect dance between elegant cities and epic countryside, Austria, as the home of stately adventures and luxurious discoveries, has incredible must-see...
Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, Austria

How to Plan a Trip to Austria: Frequently Asked Questions

Austria is beautiful, from its breathtaking mountain ranges to picturesque seaside villages, and we have the answers to frequently asked questions on...
An aerial view of Salzburg at sunset

7 Romantic Destinations for Couples in Austria

Picturesque landscapes and quaint towns capture the hearts of couples seeking that perfect, private escape, and the most romantic places for an Austria...
Family hiking in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria

Top 8 Things to Do in Austria with Family

Austria is a wonderland of adventure, with a storybook ambiance that offers fun for the entire family, and our top eight things to do in Austria with...
Christmas market at night in Vienna

6 Best Places to Spend Christmas in Austria

A winter wonderland awaits at any of these best places to spend Christmas in Austria that you can visit during your trip to a country perfectly suited...
Burg Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, Austria

7 Best Castles in Austria

The seven best castles in Austria to visit on vacation will evoke visions of fairy tales, stories of grandeur and intrigue, and legends of kings and queens....
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

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Reviews of Zicasso's Austria Tours & Vacations

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Austria Travel Review: Vienna, "Sound of Music" Sites, Cooking Class, 9 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist did a great job planning what we asked him for. We had a group with a 20 y/o, a 50 y/o, and an 80 y/o. There was just the right amount of touring, availability of free time/hiking, and outside for all of us.

Our driver and guide was attentive, took us to places he knew we would enjoy, interpreted some German for us when we were in a special service, and anticipated our needs before we did (food!).

My mother is 83 years old and just last night asked me if I had a phone number for the travel specialist so she could call him and tell him what a great trip she had! That is success for me! Thank you so much!

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Austria, Italy Vacation Review: Mauthausen, 'Sound of Music' Tour, 12-Night Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist did an amazing job planning, listening, and communicating with me during the planning process of the trip. During the trip, he made sure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend using this travel company for your trips! This trip was amazing. All guides were knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the trip.

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Spain Tour Review: Barcelona, Sagrada Familia Tour, 2 Weeks

Everything went as expected. The trip was exactly as planned, with all pick-ups, all transfers, all requested tours, etc. We received an appropriate level of communications from Zicasso's travel specialist, who provided timely updates, names and phones of the drivers and guides, and all the needed details.

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Austria, Germany Vacation Review: Salzburg, St Gilgen, Wolfgangsee, Baden, Concert Performance, 'Sound of Music' Experience, 1 Week

Zicasso's travel specialist was absolutely amazing to work with.

They answered every question in a very timely fashion, putting my mind at ease.

They created the perfect itinerary for us.

Everything on the itinerary worked out flawlessly.

I absolutely would recommend Zicasso to anyone planning a trip to Europe.

The team worked tirelessly to provide an unforgettable trip of a lifetime for my family.

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Austria, Czechia Trip Review: Vienna, Prague, Christmas Markets, Food Tour, 10-Day Trip

Having used Zicasso previously, I solicited their help in planning a 10-day trip to Vienna and Prague over Christmas and New Year’s, with short notice. Parameters included a full experience, Christmas markets, and an exposure to culture, churches, and museums. Zicasso’s travel agent, based in Slovenia, was helpful, responsive, and timely in her communications, including when issues and concerns arose. The overall experience was excellent, including the pre-arranged tours. The price point was high, especially when considering the marginal cost for a third person, but we were fully satisfied with our experience.

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Austria, Czechia Tour Review: Vienna, Filzmoos, Kitzsteinhorn, Salzburg, Prague, Christmas Markets, 12 Nights

The trip was exactly what we wished for this past Christmas. We had all our grown children together for Christmas for the first time in years.

We started the trip in Vienna, where we took a walking tour of the city and saw its wonderful Christmas markets, Schönbrunn Palace, the Lipizzaner stallions, and learned how to best make apple strudel. From there, we went to Filzmoos, where we took a sleigh ride up the mountain for a traditional Austrian dinner. We also spent Christmas Day up on Kitzsteinhorn. Then we went on to Salzburg, where we took a city tour and enjoyed the late Christmas market opportunities. From there, we drove to Prague to spend our New Year’s.

Zicasso’s travel company gave us just what we wanted. And the most important component of the trip was the people we met along the way. The drivers and the tour guides were all fabulous. Many seemed like old friends by the time our trip was over. Please send our thanks to all those involved in making our trip one we will never forget.

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