Top Vienna Outdoor Activities

This full-day bike tour from Vienna gives you the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Austrian countryside and sample locally produced wines. Feel energized on a state-of-the-art bike, as you cycle past lush valleys, quaint villages and rolling vineyards. Take a gentle route with regular breaks, enjoy free time to relax by the Danube or climb to a hilltop castle, sit down for lunch (not included in tour price), and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Escape the city for a day, and discover one of Austria’s most scenic corners, when you embark on a private tour of the Otscher-Tormauer Nature Park. Meet your guide in the morning, and set off in a private vehicle. You’ll go on a multi-hour hike in view of the beautiful Otscher Mountain. Bathe in the Alpine river, spot waterfalls, pause for a snack (food own expense), and otherwise immerse yourself in the tranquility of the scenery.

Get guaranteed entry to one of Vienna’s most unique travel experiences with pre-booked admission tickets to Schmetterlinghaus Imperial Butterfly House. Step inside a colorful butterfly house, filled with exotic free-flying tropical butterflies. You’ll also get access to an on-site film room and the early 20th-century-designed Jugendstil Palm House, a classical-style greenhouse.

Traverse rock formations and discover a hidden cave on an alpine hike. You can’t get to Hohe Wand Nature Park by train or bus, so join a private tour. Enjoy an adventurous hike, accessible for beginners but rewarding for more advanced hikers as well. Your guide leads you through quiet, unspoiled forest trails and rocky gorges before your afternoon return to Vienna’s Central Station.

Immerse yourself in the best of Austrian nature on a 7- to 8-hour countryside hiking tour from Vienna. Join your small group in complimentary transportation from the city to Myrafälle (Myra Falls).  Then, follow your guide on a 4-hour hike along wooden bridges that cross over the famous cascades. You also enjoy impressive views of Schneeberg Mountain and the Steinwandklamm ravine.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.

Despite being a city built on water, few visitors really get out onto Vienna's waterways. This small-group tour takes you along the only guided paddling route in the city, so that you see a different side to Vienna and discover some hidden gems as you explore.

Take a break from the busy Vienna streets on a 4-hour private group hike in the Wachau Valley. Provided transportation takes your group of maximum four people from the city and into the valley. Follow your guide on a moderate hike through forests, around rock formations, and past castle ruins. Afterwards, take time to poke around the small town of Dürnstein, then unwind during the return journey to the city.

After pick up in Vienna, you'll set off for the Wachau Valley with your own private group. A great option for for families, this 3-hour hike takes you around a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops in Spitz and the Red Gate. Learn about the area's history with commentary from your guide and admire views of the Thousand-Year Mountain, the Danube, and the Ruine Hinterhaus.

Discover Vienna's city center with a scavenger hunt as a city tour! Start when you want and bring as many people as you like. Together, you puzzle your way through the Inner City and discover the magnificent buildings of Vienna and great places, at your own pace. From St. Stephen's Cathedral over the Hofburg to the Opera. Just take a break if you want, or have a look. For the tour we will send you a box. In this you will find the starting point of the tour. The enclosed envelopes contain the riddles and directions for the next station, as well as an information card with much to know about the respective attraction. IMPORTANT: Please choose an appointment so far in the future that we have time to send you the box. Write us your full address by e-mail at the end of the booking. The price for a box is including shipping! Shipping time in Germany: 2-3 working days / EU 3-5 working days

Cycle through the streets of Vienna on this bike and city tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past top attraction such as the Albertina, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, Stadtpark, and Heldenplatz. As you travel along bike paths and quieter streets, your guide will discuss the fascinating stories behind each landmark. Enjoy your choice of a morning, afternoon or evening departure.

Experience the beauty of Vienna onboard the luxurious MS Blue Danube. Set sail for a 75-minute sightseeing cruise and spot landmarks like the Uniqua Tower, the Urania Observatory and the Vienna Ring Tower. Along the way, admire architectural gems like Otto-Wagner’s Schützenhaus, the Zaha Hadid-House and the Rossauer Baracks, and wave at the swimmers in the Badeschiff Vienna.

Walking tours are great but if you want to cover more ground in the same time while getting some exercise, you can't beat a cycle tour. On this private three-hour cycle tour of Vienna, you’ll learn the stories behind the famous tourist attractions. Cycle around the old city, along the Danube, through spacious parks, and stop for photos at viewing spots.

See the best of Vienna by bike and on foot with this package combining two popular tours. Begin your morning with a guided walking tour through the Austrian capital, passing sites like the Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then continue your exploration in the afternoon by bike, following your guide around the famous Ringstrasse and to the Prater amusement park.

See Vienna illuminated at night on this 3.5-hour cruise along the Danube River. Hop aboard your boat and savor a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes served buffet-style, as live Viennese music keeps the mood festive. As the sun sets over the city, soak up stunning views of the capital’s top attractions while gliding along the Danube River.

The Wachau Valley is known for being a popular wine region in Austria. Enjoy the ultimate hassle-free tour in the great outdoors. After traveling in a private van to Krems from your agreed meeting point, you’ll be given a helmet and a bike to start your guided bike tour. You won’t have to worry about losing your fellow cyclists as you’ll be in a small group which is limited to eight people. See six villages, and enjoy wine tastings in the beautiful Wachau Valley.

Enjoy a relaxing way to explore Vienna—and wend your way along the famous blue Danube—on this sightseeing boat tour. Pick from multiple daily departure times, and set sail from Schwedenplatz. You’ll discover landmarks both old and new, ranging from the Danube Tower and Millennium Tower to the Urania Observatory. You’ll also have access to the boat's on-site eatery, where you can enjoy local Viennese treats as you float along (own expense).

Skip the run-of-the-mill sightseeing tours and explore Vienna in an entirely different way. Using your smartphone, follow clues and solve riddles to discover the secrets of Vienna's taverns and narrow medieval streets and traces of one of the biggest tragedies in the city’s history: the plague.

Experience the culinary and musical delights typical of Vienna during this Danube River cruise. Enjoy a buffet dinner of Austrian specialties while listening to live music from a singing duo in the traditional Viennese style.

Embark on a boat tour of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, and admire some of the area’s loveliest scenery as you wend your way along the Danube River. Pick from several daily departure times, and set sail from Krems. As you travel to Melk and back, you’ll spy the grand Gottweig Abbey, will see the Schonbuhel Castle, and will even glimpse the ruins of Durnstein Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. As you go, you can also dine at the on-board restaurant, if you wish (own expense).

Cruise the streets of Vienna on this kick bike tour. Get better acquainted with the city and all it has to offer as you ride around town. See some of its best bars, shops, and restaurants, stop by one of its many parks, and visit Naschmarkt, an international food market. With a maximum of 12 participants, this small-group tour gets you personalized attention from the guide as you explore.

See Vienna from a different perspective during a sightseeing cruise on the Danube River. Ideal for first-time visitors, this cruise lets you escape the crowds on land and enjoy unobstructed views of riverside Vienna attractions as you eat a 2-course lunch. Plus, you can choose between three departure times to suit your schedule.