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Austria Holidays


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Austria holidays truly offer something for everyone, from fine arts and music reverberating through Vienna’s cobbled streets, to the dramatic railways cutting through sheer mountian ranges and beautiful glacial expanses.

Grand cities boasting Medieval architecture and lavishly gilded concert halls, comforting cuisine and majestic lakes set by extravagant mountain backdrops, this mesmerising destination has it all.

Trailfinders offers a range of Austria holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Austria’s imperial cities as part of a self guided rail holiday, join a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on a Vienna city break – they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND AUSTRIA

Easily connected to the UK by the Eurostar and Europe’s excellent high-speed rail network, Austria is a perfect destination to be explored by train. Follow one of our classic self guided rail holidays or ask our expert travel consultants to tailormake your Austria holiday.

Alternatively, if you like to socialize how about joining a guided group tour travelling between Austria’s grand cities? Or why not hop on a short flight to Vienna, Salzburg or Innsbruck for an exciting city break holiday.

OUR HOLIDAYS TO AUSTRIA

Here’s a snapshot of some of our most popular Austria holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our expert consultants.
Austrian Advent in Vienna
Austria
City Break
4 days / 3 nights

Discover the reason Vienna is consistently considered one of the top European Christmas markets by exploring the joyfully decorated streets, participating in the seasonal activities and indulging in local culinary delights. Immerse yourself with the magnificent architecture, the coffee house culture and the musical masterpieces of this vibrant city.

Guide Price: €485 pp

Guide Price: £389 pp

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Silent Nights and the Sounds of Christmas in Salzburg
Austria
City Break
4 days / 3 nights

Immerse yourself in the epitome of Austrian Advent and uncover the joyful atmosphere of this spectacular city that exudes charm with its cobblestone streets and stunning alpine backdrop. During this special period, admire the beautifully adorned streets, the intricate nativity scenes and appreciate the enticing aromas of delicious indulgences .

Guide Price: €415 pp

Guide Price: £335 pp

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Central Europe's Iconic Cities by Rail
Czech Republic
Self Guided Rail
7 days / 6 nights

Just a few hours apart from each other, these three fascinating, yet very different, capital cities make for a wonderful Europe adventure.

Guide Price: €905 pp

Guide Price: £735 pp

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Austria's Imperial Cities by Rail
Austria
Rail
7 days / 6 nights

Journey by rail to discover the wonders of Austria’s iconic cities.

Guide Price: €755 pp

Guide Price: £614 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN AUSTRIA

We feature a great range of accommodation in Austria, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for historic opulence in the heart of Vienna, or perhaps it’s a modern design hotel with a great choice of dining.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Austria hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
5 star

Vienna

This stylish hotel is ideally situated near the famous Belvedere Palace and boasts an exclusive rooftop bar and contemporary décor, inspired by the flourishing local art scene and architecture of Vienna.
aDLERS Hotel
4 star

Innsbruck

Nestled in the foothills of the Tyrolean Alps, aDLERS Hotel boasts an excellent location in the heart of Innsbruck.
Hotel Schwarzer Adler
4 star

Innsbruck

Nestled in the heart of Innsbruck, this boutique, 16th Century property is located just moments from the enchanting Old Town.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel
5 star

Salzburg

Found within Salzburg’s picturesque Old Town in a 15th Century building, this traditional Austrian hotel is only a few steps away from Mozart’s birthplace and filled with authentic charm.

WHAT TO DO IN AUSTRIA

As well a some awe-inspiring sights, Austria is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique insight into the culture that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be cycling past Vienna’s iconic sights on a guided group city tour, the next sampling excellent coffee and delicious sweet treats on an in depth market tour with a local guide.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Austria holiday to life.
Vienna Food, Coffee and Market Tour
4-5 hours
  • Amazing markets
  • Famous Viennese coffee houses
  • Local restaurants and bakeries
Vienna City Bike Tour
3 hours
  • Ride through the sprawling Heldenplatz at Hofburg Palace
  • See the landmarks of Vienna

Austria Fast Facts

Time Zone: Austria is 1 hour ahead of GMT

Flight Time to Austria: Flight time to Austria averages at around 2 hours

Currency: Euro (EUR). ATM's are widely available and credit/debit cards are accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels

Tipping: Tipping in Austria is customary but not obligatory. A 10% tip for service staff is usually sufficient

Language: German is the official language of Austria. English is widely spoken

Visa: For stays over 90 days only (Irish passport holders). Visit our visa pages for more information.


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