Vienna sits at the centre of a well-connected region, and several of Central Europe’s best day trips are within a few hours. Use this page to pick one and plan it.
Start with the overview
19 best day trips from Vienna compares the options.
Detailed guides
- Wachau Valley: Danube, wine and abbeys.
- Salzburg: a long but popular day by train.
- Hallstatt: best as an overnight trip.
- Wine tours around the city.
- Austria’s best lakes, including Neusiedler See.
Getting around
See Travelling Austria by train. Timetables and fares change, so check them before you go.