Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna

Overview

Available languages

German

English

13 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Salzkammergut, visit the village of Hallstatt and its crystal clear Lake with a guide and a pleasant boat ride in summer. In the winter months from November to March, guests will go to the ossuary. Enjoy beautiful sights in Austria´s mountainous region. See Alpine houses from the16th-century. This shared bus tour to Hallstatt, the World Heritage town, starts at 7:15 a.m.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hallstatt

Enjoy a guided walking tour through Hallstatt, learning all about Hallstatt's 7000-year history, the salt chambers that brought wealth to the region and the tragedies that took place here.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Boat tour across the lake Hallstättersee. (only in summer)

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pick-up if requested

Visit of ossuary (November - March) in St Michael's Chapel

Guided walk through Hallstatt

Boat ride across Lake Hallstätter See (April - October)

Food and drinks

Hotel drop off

Pickup points

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Tour in English

Day trip to Hallstatt from Vienna with an English-speaking guide
Pickup included

Tour in German

Day trip to Hallstatt from Vienna with a German-speaking guide
Pickup included

Reviews

4.30

258 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

163

Great commentary.
Helen A,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Memorable experience. The commentator Theodora was excellent. Her commentary made a difference. This trip gives you ample time to relish this magical view.
Hallstatt’s lake water es transparent! It will be great to come back in the summer for a swim in the lake. I’ll try the
Patricia V,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
That is a half day tour m, it would have been great to have a boat ride. I ‘ll ve back low season lees turist
Must do and be lucky lile us to get a clear day....
75sailor,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
By the clock, organized and must do. Sophie was the tour guide, well informed and with sense of humour. Excellent coach ride, boat ride and the location itself.
The guide is very...
Haifaa A,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide is very knowledgeable and shares plenty of interesting information about the country. The place is magical and we had enough free time as well to do our own thing.
Hallstatt is an extremely...
Stephen M,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hallstatt is an extremely beautiful town and we loved exploring it but be forewarned, it takes over four hours to get there so when you consider the round trip travel time, your talking about almost nine hours in a bus to spend barely four hours in Hallstatt. There was also a baby on the bus which did not help! The guide and driver were excellent
Hallstatt
matthieu d,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Amazing trip with beautiful landscapes and good explanations even if the road is quite long with a baby
🌄 A Magical Day in Hallstatt — Straight Out of a Postcard!
theyashkataria,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If there’s one day trip from Vienna you cannot miss, it’s the full-day adventure to Hallstatt, Austria’s fairytale lakeside village that looks like it was painted by nature herself. The journey starts early from Vienna, winding through the breathtaking Austrian countryside — rolling hills, misty forests, and charming alpine towns along the way. I loved watching the scenery shift from city elegance to mountain serenity. Our guide shared fascinating stories and local legends, making the drive fly by. Arriving in Hallstatt feels like stepping into another world. The village is nestled between the glassy lake and towering Dachstein mountains — every corner is picture-perfect. I took the funicular up to the Skywalk for a panoramic view that honestly took my breath away (and made for some epic photos 😍). Afterward, I wandered through the cobblestone streets, explored the Bone House, and enjoyed lunch by the lake — the trout was so fresh! Don’t skip grabbing a coffee and apple strudel at one of the lakeside cafés; it’s pure bliss watching swans glide across the water. The trip back to Vienna was relaxed, with one last scenic stop at a nearby village for a quick photo op. By the time we returned, I had hundreds of photos and a full heart.
Beautiful lake area and...
Douglas N,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Beautiful lake area and town. Worth the drive and the battle with the crowds. Tour guide needs to have clothes or sign that really stand out. Was easy to get lost from her. Also, people of the tour should be given handout of highlights of areas to see and map of meeting points and times.
Must do, relaxed and peaceful
Shekhar P,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice and relaxed travel. 4+4 hours travel, with good 45 mins break after 2 hours. Spent 3-3.5 hours at Hallstatt which included beautiful boat ride as well.
Hallstatt is beautiful...
Katelyn M,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Hallstatt is beautiful and you should definitely go see this gorgeous place. The tour guide was very nice and helpful! The boat ride was beautiful and a great way to enter into the town! However we did not know it would be a lot of time on the bus, expect at least 4-5 hours there AND back on the bus due to stops at rest stops for extended periods of time.