Austria Tours in October 2026

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Hiking Austria's Lakes & Dachstein Alps

5.0(1 review)

Self guided, hotel-based walk exploring the peaks and passes of Austria's stunning Lake District. Welcome to beautiful Upper Austria in the hinterland of Mozart’s city of Salzburg. The beauty of the area embraced by the Dachstein Mountains and the Hallstattersee is truly inspirational especially in the crisp, stable weather that this region often acquires during the period of this tour. There are people who claim that once you have walked here you will have experienced the best ‘typical’ alpine hiking in Europe. The tour gets off to a cracking start at Bad Goisern, a small market town lovingly embedded in the Goisertal Valley. You can opt to do a walk onto the high trails of the ‘Goiserer Hohenweg’ with some spectacular viewpoints over the Dachstein peaks before heading to Gosau via the Goiserer Hutte at nearly 1600m below an optional peak called Hoch Kalmberg 1833m. Gosau has a more pastoral feel to it and the broad valley here attracts thousands of cross-country skiers in the winter. From Gosau a circular walk will take you to the Alpine Lakes of the the Gosausee and Hintere Gosausee with some spectacular mountain panoramas to the Gosaukamm mountains, or you can do some walks along the forest edge above the valley. The next walk takes you via the flanks of Mount Plassen to perhaps the real gem of the tour, for two nights at the ancient town of Hallstatt. This is a village of some 1,200 people, wonderfully remote, squeezed between the base of Mount Plassen and the waters of Lake Hallstattersee. It grew rich from the ancient and modern trade in salt which is plentiful in the surrounding mountains. The town is almost traffic-free and it is also a UNESCO world Culture and Natural Heritage site. A tiny ferry glides between the nearest train station across the fjord-like lake and drops you off on the town’s storybook square. Clinging to its lakeside ledge under the mountains, Hallstatt seems smaller than it really is; ivy-covered guesthouses and cobbled lanes surround its pint-sized square. Its spectacular setting, at the foot of cliffs and facing the often mist-cloaked Halstättersee, is right out of a picture postcard. The local museums and churches are certainly worth a visit. The charnel house in the graveyard contains bones, including painted skulls, of the local dead whose graves were dug up after 12 years to make room for new clients. If you get tired of walking here, a funicular can whisk you up to the ‘Salzwerk’, or salt mine in a valley above the town or if you like you can hike up in an hour or so. You may prefer to take the funicular up to the mine and then walk back down to the village after the tour and go on to visit nearby Obertraun for a tour of the ice caves.

October Departures

1 Oct, 2 Oct

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Bad Goisern, Gosau & Hallstatt

8 days

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Austrian Lakes Activities

Combine glorious Alpine panoramas with a wide range of activities, and you have the perfect ingredients for a fun-filled family holiday (from 12 years +). You stay in the picturesque Austrian village of Strobl, on the eastern shore of Lake Wolfgang, and one of the prettiest spots in the region. During your time here we provide a wide selection of fully researched self-guided walking and cycling routes, typically at 1-boot / 1-cycle level. To ensure total flexibility, we give you a complimentary Headwater bike for your exclusive use throughout your stay. There's also excellent local bus, ferry and cable car services (payable locally) linking the local lakes and villages.

October Departures

1 Oct, 2 Oct

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Strobl, Schafberg, St Gilgen & Salzburg

8 days

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Austrian Lakes Walk

5.0(8 reviews)

Enjoy stunning walks in Salzkammergut, the spectacular Austrian Lakes District. The UNESCO World Heritage listed Salzkammergut alpine region of Austria encompasses 76 crystal clear lakes, the Dachstein Glacier, lush summer meadows and impressive rock faces up to 3000 vertical metres high. During this inspiring walk around the lakes, there is ample time to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and the alpine villages of wooden chalets decorated with colourful window boxes while at night you will enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts. Staying in pensions and small hotels, you can relax and enjoy the satisfying cuisine typical of the region. There will be opportunities to sight fauna including ibex, chamois and marmot along with numerous butterfly species which are endemic to this alpine environment.

October Departures

1 Oct, 2 Oct

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Bad Ischl, Attersee, Abersee, Strobl, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt & Bad Aussee

8 days

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Salzburg to Vienna Cycle

3.5(2 reviews)

Cycle from Salzburg in the picturesque Austrian Lakes District to Vienna via the Danube River valley. A unique cycle journey to experience the very best of Austria's sublime scenery, from the deep blue lakes of Salzkammergut, known as Austria's Lakes District, to the majestic Danube River, renowned for its vineyards, castles and historic towns. From Mozart's home town, Salzburg, the cycle route heads east to the banks of several lakes including Mondsee and Attersee. There is ample time to explore the valleys and small towns in the vicinity before continuing to the Danube and the town of Linz. Following the Danube bends past monasteries, and the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley, famous for its wines and classic scenery, the cycling ends in the magnificent city of Vienna.

October Departures

1 Oct, 30 Sept

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Salzburg, Vienna, Attersee, Ebensee, Linz, Grein & Melk

8 days

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Europe Jewel

4.9(145 reviews)

Designed for passionate travellers, this 2-week Europe Jewel tour unveils the best of Western and Eastern Europe! Immerse yourself in Dutch culture in Amsterdam and cruise the scenic Rhine Valley in Germany. Explore historic cities like Nuremberg, Prague, and the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. Indulge in traditional Italian flavours, marvel at the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps, and discover Parisian delights. This guided group vacation promises an unforgettable European adventure!

October Departures

8 Oct, 23 Apr

Tour Type

Group Tour

Destinations

Amsterdam, Ghent, Swiss Alps, Paris, Rhine, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice & Tuscany

14 days

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Highlights of Lake Constance by Bike

As Central Europe's third largest lake, cycling around the lake is special in that you visit all three countries in a week. Hosting a huge 270km lakeside cycling path, it's a beautifully flat journey from one country to the next, where you'll take in the sights and scents of cherry orchards, wildflower fields and daisy-strewn meadows. Cross the mighty Rhine Delta that straddles the border between Austria and Switzerland and encounter wonderful wildlife, including kingfishers hidden in the reeds. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters during stop-offs, visit half-timbered frescoed towns for lunch (kretzer (perch) and zander (pike-perch) are Konstanz specialities), and then admire the myriad of Baroque churches and Gothic cathedrals. Brimming with historical and cultural highlights, jump off your bike to visit fairytale Meersburg boasting twin castles, steep streets and vine-covered hillsides. Get a true taste of Germany when cycling through the Bavarian vineyards - local Muller-Thurgau wines come from Riesling and Silvaner grapes for which Lake Constance is famous. For chocolate-lovers, mediaeval Stein am Rhein boasts an array of lovely chocolate shops, and you can visit the 11th century monastery while you're there.

October Departures

1 Oct, 2 Oct

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Bregenz, Arbon, Stein Am Rhein, Konstanz & Friedrichshafen

8 days

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Self-Guided Walking in Austria's Lake District

The Austrian Lakes area offers a glorious mix of spectacular views, forest trails, picture-perfect villages and swimming opportunities galore! The walks are relaxed, following mainly well-marked routes, with stunning lake views every day. Every stop brings new discoveries such as St Wolfgang's antique cog railway, the summit of Schafberg and Mozart's museum in St. Gilgen.

October Departures

1 Oct, 5 Oct

Tour Type

Private Tour

Destinations

Bad Ischl, Kolowratshohe, Lake Wolfgangsee, Hallstatt, St Gilgen, Katrin & Dachstein

8 days

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The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)

Explore the abundant treasures of Austria and Hungary on a unique cruise to discover the secrets of the Danube. Admire the colorful alleys of Bratislava that twist around each other like in a fairy-tale village, and the Puszta, the true soul and heart of Hungary. Visit the Gellert baths, which are full of a wide range of balneotherapy services, but also the Sisi Museum, which puts in comparison myth and truth. There, you will be able to contemplate many personal effects as well as the most famous portraits of the legendary Empress.

October Departures

6 Oct

Tour Type

Group Tour

Destinations

Vienna, Durnstein, Kalocsa & Budapest

8 days

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Best of Europe

4.7(27 reviews)

Embark on the ultimate 22-day European adventure! See the highlights of western, central, and eastern Europe on this group tour, packed with iconic cities and memorable experiences. From Paris to Rome, Amsterdam to Venice, Berlin to Florence, and more, you'll discover the best of Europe. Travel east to Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Zagreb, then end the trip in Belgium. Visit castles, savour local beer, and explore with expert guides along the way. Enjoy free days to discover cities at your own pace. The best European adventures await!

October Departures

2 Oct, 25 Sept

Tour Type

Group Tour

Destinations

Budapest, Paris, Rome, London, Venice, Berlin, Vienna, Amsterdam, Prague, Pisa, Zagreb, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Heidelberg & Siena

22 days

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Romantic Germany Self Drive

Are you ready to see some of the most magical landscapes, enchanting castles, and beautiful cities in Germany? Then grab your rental car and drive down the Romantic Road with this 10-day self-drive tour of Germany! Your journey will begin in Frankfurt, the economic and commercial capital of Germany, known for its modern architecture, famous museums, and spectacular skyscrapers. From there you will travel to Heidelberg, situated on the shores of the Neckar River, to explore Germany's oldest university town and see its famous castle. Make your way into the Black Forest Region to visit Lake Titisee and Lindau and see the spectacular views of the Alps. From there, take the opportunity to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the world which inspired the works of Walt Disney, via Fussen, before you make your way into Austria to explore Innsbruck, situated between the Karwendel and Tuxer Mountains. Make your way into Munich, the capital of Bavaria where the famous Oktoberfest Festival takes place every year, and visit Nuremberg, known for its impressive history center, gorgeous gothic churches, and well-preserved castle. Next, you will drive to Rothenburg, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Germany, before you make your way back to Frankfurt where your self-drive tour of Germany will come to an end!

October Departures

7 Oct, 28 Oct

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Destinations

Frankfurt, Bremen & Lower Saxony, Nuremberg, Black Forest, Füssen, Innsbruck & Munich

9 days

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Reviews of our Austria Tours for October

Feedback from guests who toured Austria during October.

Anonymous | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

There were too many favorites to mention. We had spectacular weather, an incredible & knowledgeable & personable tour guide -BEN. One highlight was going up to Mt Pilatus, another was the horse & buggy ride, seeing the Chapel Bridge, Mirabelli Gardens & the Incredible Tyrolean folklore show in Innsbruck. And I could go on…….

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Anonymous | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

Great tour; highly recommend. The “hub” approach is great - love not having to pack up and travel to a new location every day. Both Bern and Innsbruck are great cities and the daily itineraries were well planned.

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Anonymous | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

Our tour manager Carmen Manzanares kept us updated on all details prior, during and follow up afterwards to make sure we had the best time on our tour. The destinations, experiences, local guides were fabulous. The hotels were excellent very clean, comfortable beds and pillows, all shower amenities and the delicious breakfasts. Enjoyed our tour manager to join us on our extended excursion to Vienna. It was extremely helpful to get us on the train, show us the city and do and see things we would have missed if she wasn’t there with us. Extra bonus as we saw the Lipizzan stallions perform, in red!

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Anonymous | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

A great trip and great ride. Hotels were all very nice and comfortable. We used ebikes so we had more time and energy to stop and look around the towns we visited.

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Michael C. | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

Favorite: Concert in Vienna Our last trip w/Collette (Great Britton), ended with us at SeaTac airport searching for our ride home. NOONE met us after we completed Immigration/Customs. We had to hunt him down. I reported the incident to you. The same thing happened at the end of this trip. We "found" the driver outside standing beside the vehicle after more than 1/2 hour searching airport exits. Strike two!

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Yvonne C. | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

making and eating strudel in the small village in the Alps. Beer tasting at the Ettal Abby, visiting the gardens where Sound of music was filmed. Mount Palatus was amazing.

Austria Tours in October 2026