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Music and mountains on your luxury Austria family tour
Begin your family trip to Austria in the city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, and home to magnificent baroque architecture and the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress. Stay in an elegant family suite at Hotel Sacher on the Salzach River, and explore the compact UNESCO old town and 17th century Mirabell Palace and Gardens (a filming location for the The Sound of Music).
From Salzburg, venture east into the rugged peaks of the breathtaking Austrian Lakes (Salzkammergut) region. Take short hikes with mesmerising views of the Fuschl, Wolfgang and Hallstatt lakes, and visit picture-postcard lakeside Hallstatt village – like something from a Disney movie – where families can explore the world’s oldest salt mine and the hauntingly beautiful charnel house (bone house) in St. Michael’s Chapel.
In Vienna, on the banks of the Danube, east of the lakes visit the Schönbrunn Palace and its expansive gardens, Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and the soaring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Vienna’s famous Spanish Riding School puts on a show that children will love, along with Vienna Prater, with its nostalgic amusement park and giant ferris wheel, and vast green parkland and meadows.
In the far west of Austria, cable cars will whisk you up into the high mountains of the stunning Tyrol region for summer hiking and winter snow activities. Visit Innsbruck to see the Kaiserliche Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and admire the opulent ‘Golden Roof’ glittering brightly in the old town.
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Highlights
Travel from Vienna to the picturesque Wachau Valley to take a peaceful boat trip along the Danube
Ride the bright red cog railway to the top of Schafberg mountain for spectacular hiking and panoramic views of the Austrian Lakes
Visit Hintertux Glacier in the Tyrol region, where three cable cars deliver you to 3,250 metres and Nature’s Ice Palace – a stunning year-round ice cave
Cross the Austrian-German border from Salzburg to visit the panoramic Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where Nazi officials held meetings
Discover Sound of Music Salzburg filming locations where Maria and the von Trapp children belted out tunes like ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’
Home to lakes, fairy-tale castles and delicious chocolate cake, Austria is a tiny landlocked European country with the largest share of the Alps – almost two-thirds of the country is mountainous. Hiking, biking, climbing and winter snow sports are deeply rooted in Austria’s alpine culture and families return year after year to holiday here.
James Wakelin
Travel Designer
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We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
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Where to go in Austria
Austrian Lakes
For families seeking to reconnect with nature, the Salzkammergut region offers an idyllic alpine retreat where crystal-clear lakes meet towering mountain peaks.
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Salzburg
Cradled between the northern foothills of the Alps and the German border, the enchanting and culturally significant city of Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart.
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Tyrol
Pine-covered slopes, snow-capped summits, charming villages and historic cities – Tyrol is a captivating region embraced by the Alps in the far west of Austria.
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Vienna
On the banks of the River Danube, Austria’s capital is celebrated for its baroque architecture and grand palaces, plus its extraordinary musical heritage.
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When to visit Austria
A family trip to Austria is enchanting whatever the time of year. The spring and summer months (April to August) bring flower-filled meadows and ideal conditions for alpine exploration. Autumn (September to October) delivers spectacular golden vistas. For an unforgettable experience, arrive in winter (late November to December) for Austria’s magical Christmas markets and stay for glaciers, frozen lakes and snow capped peaks (the ski season lasts from early December to late March).
Hiking
June–September
Christmas markets
End November–December
Winter sports
December–March
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