Rail holidays in Austria

F rom coffee houses to concert halls, Mozart & Haydn to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Alpine meadows to Baroque palaces, Austria has a wealth of history, culture and fabulous scenery to discover. Watch the famous Lipizzaner horses on parade at the Spanish Riding School, take a tour of the Sound of Music sights of Salzburg, explore the Austrian Lake District from heavenly Hallstatt, take the spectacular Arlberg or Semmering Pass routes through the Alps and then stop for a meal in a traditional Austrian restaurant.

Austria Highlights

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Graz The stunning city of Graz boasts a perfectly preserved city centre showcasing a wide variety of architectural styles. View More
Innsbruck Located in the west of Austria, Innsbruck is a pretty mountain town, surrounded by snow-capped Alpine peaks. View More
Salzburg Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Alps, Salzburg is a favourite destination for many visitors to Austria. View More
Vienna Austria’s capital city has been one of Europe’s major cultural centres for centuries. View More
Zell am See Zell am See is one of Austria’s major tourist hotspots, with visitors drawn to the beautiful lake and surrounding mountains. View More

Itineraries in Austria

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Budapest, Vienna and Prague
Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria
9 Days
Budapest, Vienna and Prague
Combine three beautiful capital cities on this 9-day adventure by rail. Each city offers fascinating history and vibrant contemporary culture. Travel between each one by high-speed, direct train.
From $829
Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Salzburg
Czech Republic, Austria
8 Days
Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Salzburg
Combine three picture-perfect destinations on this lovely holiday with stays in Czech cities Prague and Cesky Krumlov, along with Salzburg in Austria. Travel between places by rail and see more of the countryside in comfort.
From $849
Post-Cruise: Budapest to Venice
Hungary, Austria, Italy
9 Days
Post-Cruise: Budapest to Venice
Following your river cruise that ends in Budapest, take the train west to Vienna and then down to beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. Then, cross into neighbouring Italy and spend two nights in the magical city of Venice.
From $1,699
Scenic Kaleidoscope
Germany, UK, Austria, Switzerland
11 Days
Scenic Kaleidoscope
Take the train through the unspoilt Ardennes through Belgium into Luxembourg, then experience the dramatic Moselle and Rhine Valleys in Germany. From here, take in fantastic Alpine scenery, watching snow-capped mountains and beautiful glaciers slide past your windows as you travel through Austria and Switzerland.
From $2,649
Wonders of Winter in First Class
Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland
8 Days
Wonders of Winter in First Class
Experience the best of the European winter with a scenic journey through the Alps, including the Glacier Express, the Rhine Gorge, stunning Salzburg, buzzing Zermatt and more!
From $2,899
Across the Spine of the Alps
Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland
13 Days
Across the Spine of the Alps
This beautiful holiday takes you from Zermatt, in the shadow of the Matterhorn, through the peaks and valleys of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, to picturesque Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. Don’t forget your camera!
From $3,199