Vienna is a buzzing city full of life and excitement and
a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding areas.
Known as the city of music it has produced wonderful talents
from Beethoven to Brahms.
This metropolis in Austria is a hive of small boutiques and bistros, boasting wonderful architecture and culinary delights to suit all tastes. While Vienna is wonderful in itself, there are many areas nearby that you will enjoy and day trips or excursions are a great way to do this.
Popular day trips from Vienna include journeys to Hallstatt, to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, the unique Salzkammergut area and Melk. Also very popular are full-day boat cruises from Vienna to the Wachau region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site or a cruise along the picturesque Danube floodplains from Vienna to Bratislava and back. You can even visit the Hungarian capital Budapest or explore Slovakia’s capital city Bratislava.
Book the best day trips from Vienna. Take a tour to fascinating places in Austria such as Salzburg, Hallstatt, Salzkammergut area and the Wachau region or take a full day trip to Budapest in Hungary.
Have a day to remember by booking a day trip to Salzburg a city that is the birthplace of Mozart and location for the film “The Sound of Music”. On the way there you can see views packed with mountains and lakes and if you set off in the morning you will arrive at lunchtime.
After this you can see the house Mozart was born in, visit the cathedral and St Peter’s church and large graveyard.
You can also experience the beauty of the Danube Valley where you can take a romantic boat cruise on the Blue Danube. In the Wachau and Danube Valleys you can also experience the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, a truly religious and cultural place that is also a World Heritage Site.
Vineyards scatter the banks of the River Danube an old trade and traffic route leading to Durnstien Castle, a place where legends of Richard the Lionheart were born.
Due to the impressiveness and vastness of the River Danube there are also many different kinds of river cruise available from Vienna. These can be simple day trips or tours or even full week-long excursions that take you to several different places in the surrounding areas.
Whichever type of river cruise you choose you will have a wonderful experience and be happy with the places you visit due to the rich history and wonderful views you are bound to experience.
There are also many tours to Budapest where you can see the largest building in Hungary – the Parliament Building and admire the Buda Castle which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and loved by the city.
Tours can include the Buda and Pest districts giving you a chance to learn about their history and various cultural differences.
You can experience a tour from Vienna to beautiful Bratislava, this can be done by bus and boat and lasts around 9 hours.
You can enjoy the scenic views and then the old town itself, guides can show you around or you can venture out on your own to see attractions such as the castle.
Consider also a day trip to the Golden City, Prague is a stunning place full of interesting delights such as cafes, shops and boasts impressive scenery best viewed from the Charles Bridge.
The Prague Castle is a must along with the National Theatre and Wenceslas Square. For those who love to shop, you will not be disappointed, visit the old town of Prague and you will find retail delights to suit everyone.
