Top Things to do in Austrian Alps
Top Hotels in Austrian Alps
- 1. Das Hohe Salve Sportresort
- 2. Hotel&Villa Auersperg
- 3. Hotel Imlauer & Brau
- 4. Alpinhotel Berghaus Spa & Berghaus Suites
- 5. DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
- 6. H+ Hotel Salzburg
- 7. Hotel Garni Frauenschuh
- 8. Hotel Bristol Salzburg
- 9. Aqua Dome Hotel
- 10. Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
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Things to do in Austrian Alps, Austrian Alps: The Best Tours
The majestic Austrian Alps stretch across the country, an awe-striking area of Ice Age valleys, verdant heaths and alluvial cones within Europe's largest national park, 700-square-mile Hohe Tauern. Taking in the dramatic cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck and the beautiful province of Tirol, home to spectacular skiing and hiking, as well as Gross Glockner, Austria's highest peak, and some of the world's best winter and summer sports playgrounds, the Austrian Alps are an outdoor lover's paradise.
Restaurants in Austrian Alps
1. Salzburg: Christmas Concert at Mirabell Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy an exquisite Christmas concert in the breathtaking Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, city of music! Listen to winterly masterpieces of Baroque and Classical music by Mozart, Vivaldi, and others. Experience the renowned Ensemble 1756 performing on period instruments, or the Salzburger Mozart Consort.
Inclusions: 1,5 h classical concert, live and unplugged at Mirabell Palace, Marble Hall, Famous historical venue with Christmas decoration, Listen to "winterly" masterpieces of classical music, Seat in Category I (numbered seats rows 1-10) or Category II (open seating), One intermission (approx. 15 min): beverages, small snacks and CDs available
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Reviewed By 965shaunm
In the birthplace of Mozart, I thought that this would be a good thing to do on my trip. It was and I'm so glad that I did it. The building and the marble room are both amazing just to look at and it's a very atmospheric venue. The music and musicians were enchanting and I feel that I got value for the money I paid. I'd recommend paying a little more for the seats nearer the muscians, if you can, so you can see both their expertise in action, as well as hearing it.
2. Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Our food tour is a leisurely stroll through the city with a local foodie. The tour offers you a unique opportunity to taste the fantastic Tyrolean cuisine, to enjoy local dishes, and to hear the interesting stories behind them. During a four hour tour we will walk through Innsbruck, with various culinary stops. Please come HUNGRY :-) It will be an unforgettable journey through the flavors and culture of the Tyrolean cuisine. At the "Innsbruck Food Tour" you will get to know and love the Tyrolean capital from its culinary side. No - It's not another cheesy tourist tour. Accompanied by a "local", you can enjoy typical and local delicacies and specialties, with a nice walk through beautiful Innsbruck. We love Tyrolean food and drinks, and we want to share our world-renowned specialties - from sweet to savory - with you! Become a "Foodie", we will help you!
Inclusions: PLEASE come hungry and thirsty! The "Innsbruck Food Tour" replaces more than just a lunch! Let yourself be surprised, you will not regret it!, All tastings and drinks are included in the tour., YES, there is alcohol. Typical Tyrolean specialties are also alcoholic drinks. Of course, you do not have to drink it. Alcohol will not be served to children or adolescents, with no exceptions! There are always non-alcoholic beverages for all other tour participants as well., Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
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Reviewed By durgadi
After 4 hours with Kurt we just could not eat anything more for the rest of the day. At the last stop we got a doggybag for the lovely plate of cheese and more. Kurt just keeps telling nice stories about food, his family, the city and all the great lokals that make tasty products. Kurt is very good in the communication before you meet and after, he gives the customer a unique experience. Although the cost for this tour are not small, we are happy to spend it on Kurt and his tour. We wish him (and his home team at the farm) all the best with the lovely foodtour!
3. Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Hallstatt
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 88 reviews
Experience breathtaking Hallstatt, like no other place in the Alps. The picturesque village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers an amazing ambience, a plenty of wonderful views and hosts the oldest salt mine in the world.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Bottled water on board
Exclusions: Food, Gratuities
Reviewed By sumeda2018
We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!
4. Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 146 reviews
Experience hands-on cooking of Austrians most popular dishes such as Apple Strudel, Salzburger Nockerl and Speck Dumpling. In the lessons you will be given the opportunity to cook on your own while being carefully guided by an experienced chef. The classes are in small groups in an extremely fun and relaxed environment.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Lunch, Cooking ingredients
Exclusions: Drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By dottiebb
By far this was the best thing I've done during COVID-19. My sister was supposed to travel to Austria with her family to celebrate her 50th birthday, but was unable to do so because of the pandemic. With Chef Johann's help, he transported us to Austria via Zoom for a true culinary adventure! We made apple and cabbage strudel, pretzels, and the class concluded with a mini concert featuring a Mozart Aria. This would be great to do as a date or with your whole family. Chef Johann also did a great job of coaching us through the recipes. I am not an especially skilled cook and he talked me through every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend this, and I hope to one day travel to Austria and take a class in person!
5. Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 24 reviews
Connect with nature and experience rural Austria. Discover picturesque areas of the Lake Region, well known for the celebrated movie Sound of Music. Make stops at places with breathtaking views. Later, visit Salzburg, the charming birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and enjoy an informative guided walking tour with your local expert tour guide.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Guided walking tour in Salzburg , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By sumeda2018
We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!
6. Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 38 reviews
Enjoy a unique concert evening in the breathtaking Baroque Marble Hall in Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Listen to the most famous pieces by Mozart and his contemporaries and let yourself be enchanted by the atmospheric classical music performed by ensembles and soloists. Experience the skill and dedication of the musicians channelling the spirit of Mozart and the Salzburg music tradition! The baroque Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant concert halls in Austria. In its glory days, the Mozart family performed here for Salzburg´s royalty.
Inclusions: Live concert, Seat in Cat. I (numbered seats in rows 1-10) or Cat. II (open seating), Free cloakroom
Exclusions: Food and Drinks (refreshments and small Snacks available), Programm booklet in German / English (available), CDs (available)
Reviewed By Carlito666
Beautiful concert, and rather small venue, which makes the experience more intimate, plus sound quality was great. Before it all started, we had been greeted warmly by Katharina.
7. The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 8 reviews
Explore the picturesque World Heritage City of Salzburg on this 4-hour tour. Relive your favorite scenes from the movie The Sound of Music as you visit some of the main filming locations in the city. After your tour, enjoy either lunch or dinner of schnitzel and noodles at a local restaurant.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, 3-course dinner (if option selected), 3-course lunch (if option selected)
Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By jamescS4128UQ
This tour was not my list even though I knew about it. It rained so we did it. OH MY GOD, wow that was time well spent. The travel distance going into the mine was unbelieveable. Seemed it went on forever. The slide was so smooth, something you can not do in the states, we went down as a family. That was fun to be together to experience. Well worth your time. In fact we are going back to the region and I have researched other salt mines and we are going to them also.
8. Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride from Salzburg
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 130 reviews
Enjoy a quintessential Christmas experience on a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a tiny village near Schladming during this day trip from Salzburg. Travel along the Salzach River valley past many of Austria's top ski resorts before reaching Schladming, where you will ascend 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level to the base of the stunning Dachstein, an Alpine mountain dominated by glaciers. In Ramsau, enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the local inns before you embark on your 2-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride full of wintry sights and jingle bells!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by climate-controlled coach, Approx. 2-hour sleigh ride
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By jamescS4128UQ
This tour was not my list even though I knew about it. It rained so we did it. OH MY GOD, wow that was time well spent. The travel distance going into the mine was unbelieveable. Seemed it went on forever. The slide was so smooth, something you can not do in the states, we went down as a family. That was fun to be together to experience. Well worth your time. In fact we are going back to the region and I have researched other salt mines and we are going to them also.
9. Original Sound of Music Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 163 reviews
Trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps on this 4-hour original 'Sound of Music' tour from Salzburg. Traveling by minivan, witness some of the musical’s filming locations, including the Mirabell Gardens, the lakefront Schloss Leopoldskron that served as the Von Trapp home, and more. Plus, visit the Salzkammergut region to see the incredible lake-and-mountain scenery of the opening titles. Upgrade to include a 1-hour apple strudel cooking class and tastings in a quaint Alpine hut after your tour. Receive the personalized attention of a driver-guide on this private tour.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Driver/guide, Transport by private air-conditioned Mercedes E 220 or VW luxury minibus, 1-hour Edelweiss apple strudel cooking class and tastings (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By jamescS4128UQ
This tour was not my list even though I knew about it. It rained so we did it. OH MY GOD, wow that was time well spent. The travel distance going into the mine was unbelieveable. Seemed it went on forever. The slide was so smooth, something you can not do in the states, we went down as a family. That was fun to be together to experience. Well worth your time. In fact we are going back to the region and I have researched other salt mines and we are going to them also.
10. Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 66 reviews
Combine a Dinner or VIP Dinner & Best of Mozart Fortress Concert with a popular boat trip on the Salzach and discover Salzburg and its surroundings from its most beautiful angle. After the boat trip, you have an exquisite Dinner or VIP Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant at the Fortress Hohensalzburg. This unique evening on the world-famous fortress then concludes with a Best of Mozart Concert in the most magnificent chambers of the fortress. DINNER: Mini bread rolls with two types of spread **** Creamy tomato soup with violin dumplings **** Spring chicken with rosemary potatoes, seasonal vegetables **** Mozart dessert VIP DINNER: Mini bread rolls with two types of spread **** Beef broth with dumplings **** Beef fillet roasted in one piece on truffle potatoe mash, grilled green asparagus or Roasted Salzburg Gold Trout in almond butter with rosemary potatoes **** "Salzburger Nockerl" Fluffy egg soufflé with vanilla cream and berries We are happy to serve you a vegetarian menu on request.
Inclusions: River Cruise, Fortress Railway (ascent and descent), Dinner or VIP Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant (excl. drinks), Best of Mozart Concert, Cat. VIP Dinner only: Evening program booklet, 1 glass of sparkling wine during concert intermission
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off
Reviewed By 916ruxandram
The transfer to the location was great, the dinner was good, very friendly staff, good traditional food and sufficient options, size of the portion right. The concert was in a great hall, unfortunately nearly empty due to Corona restrictions, which gave an unpleasant feeling. Popular music has been played. Made to reach a width audience.
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