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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Hungary, Austria Vacation Review: Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Bratislava, Budapest, 12-Day Trip
"We enjoyed the trip very much and thank our Zicasso travel partner for making this vacation a reality."

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Switzerland & Austria Trip Review: Salzburg, Zermatt, Hallstatt, Food and Tuk-Tuk Tours, Classical Concerts
"Working with this travel company to plan the trip was easy and wonderful."

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Travel Review: Tour of Germany & Austria, Munich, Salzburg, Rothenburg, Oberammergau

"If we ever go back, we will definitely use  this company again."

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Germany, Austria Vacation Review: Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Christmas Markets, Local Cuisine, Private Guides, 12-Day Trip

The planning and organization for our trip to Germany and Austria was expertly handled by Zicasso's travel partner. We could not have asked for a better trip. 

We gathered our adult children and friends together to celebrate Christmas and New Year in the Old World. In and around Munich, we saw Neuschwanstein and many of the city's beautifully ornate churches. We also visited the Christmas markets and beer halls, and ate way to much fabulous German food. 

Our agent contracted private guides in Munich and Salzburg. These guides were superior. They had detailed knowledge of the area, its history, and people. 

We spent Christmas in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is a lovely, magical town in the shadow of Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze. On Christmas Day, I took the cable car up the mountain and the sights from the top were tremendous. On the day we were there, we could see 230km in all directions. Of course, when in the Alps, you must ski, so we visited Hintertux for a day of skiing and glacier exploration.  

Then we went to Salzburg to explore the sites of Mozart's birthplace, but there is so much more to the town than that. The town has over 1,000 years of history and the people there could not have been more hospitable. 

From there, we went back to Munich to celebrate New Year at Tollwood. 

Thank you, and a special thanks to our travel team for all the planning that went into the trip. It was pleasantly unforgettable. And I cannot forget our guides. The guides in Munich and Salzburg were excellent – extremely knowledgeable, personable, and always there when needed. I cannot wait to go back, and when I do, I will be planning our trip through your company.

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Luxury Switzerland, Germany & Austria Travel Review: Lucerne, Jungfraujoch, Vienna, Munich, Private Tours, 12-Night Trip
"Mojca, Zala and Tomaz at the travel agency helped us organize this trip and they were so amazing!"

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Austria & Switzerlandand Travel Review: Luxury Tour, Vienna, Salzburg, Alpine Hike, Mt Pilatus, Ice Cave, Danube River Cruise

"We thank the folks at our European travel agency for a great two-week trip through Austria and Switzerland."

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