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- 4 Day Vienna Tour With Car Rental
- Tailor-Made Best Austria Family Tour, Daily Depart & Private Car
- Salzburg's Lake District - based in one hotel
- Salzkammergut Tour
- Ten Lakes for Families 8/7
- Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path Salzburg-Villach 7/6
- Mur Cycle Path
- Danube Cycle Path from Linz to Vienna for Families
- Danube Cycle Path, Sporty Scharding/Passau to Vienna
- Southern Styria based in one hotel
Perfect for independent travelers in Austria, featuring single rooms at Graben Hotel and rental car freedom. Join optional walking tours through Stephansplatz, explore Schönbrunn Palace, and meet fellow tourists at Naschmarkt's evening venues. Includes daily breakfast and airport transfers.
Duration 4 days Destinations Vienna Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 35 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator STM Tours LLC From
- NZ$2,472
Private English-speaking guides lead this Austrian adventure. The itinerary covers Vienna's old town, exclusive wine tastings in Spitz, and Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress. Accommodations include centrally located 4-star hotels like Hotel Wandl Vienna.
Duration 8 days Destinations Vienna, Durnstein, Spitz, Salzburg, Hallstatt Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Agate Travel From
- NZ$16,061
Hotel Walkner in Seeham welcomes solo cyclists with 45km daily routes. GPS guides lead to Michaelbeuern Monastery, Wallersee's Castle Seeburg, and Oberndorf's Silent Night Chapel. Guests aged 5+ enjoy communal dining and single rooms.
Duration 7 days Destinations Seeham, Michaelbeuern, Seekirchen am Wallersee, Mondsee, Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Hallein Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,550
Austrian cycling routes span 30-80km daily for solo riders. Historic hotels like Kirchenwirt in St. Wolfgang welcome travelers, while Hallstatt's UNESCO site and Bad Ischl's Café Zauner provide cultural stops.
Duration 8 days Destinations Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Mondsee, Attersee, Traunsee, Bad Aussee, Hallstatt, Bad Ischl Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,861
Daily rides of 35-45km connect Salzburg to Mondsee. Hotel Goldenes Theater serves as a social hub near Burghausen's old town. Single-friendly rooms and breakfast fuel adventures through Trumer Lakes and Holzöstersee.
Duration 8 days Destinations Salzburg, Holzöster, Seeham, Mondsee Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,046
Cultural highlights stretch from Salzburg to Villach for solo cyclists. Hallein's Celtic museum and Bad Gastein's thermal springs showcase local heritage. Daily English/German briefings complement carefully selected single rooms in 3-4 star hotels.
Duration 7 days Destinations Salzburg, Golling an der Salzach, St Johann im Pongau, Mölltal, Spittal an der Drau, Villach Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,744
Cultural cycling routes from Sankt Michael to Bad Radkersburg showcase Murau's beer museum, Graz's Schlossberg, and relaxing thermal spas. Solo-friendly 3-4 star hotels provide comfortable bases.
Duration 7 days Destinations Sankt Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck an der Mur, Graz, Mureck, Bad Radkersburg Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,628
This 8-day Austrian route offers safe, flat terrain and welcoming stays like Courtyard Linz. Riders visit Linz's Ars Electronica Center, medieval Grein, and cycle through the UNESCO Wachau Valley. Daily 20-40km stages suit independent travelers, with included luggage transfers.
Duration 8 days Destinations Linz, Enns, Grein, Marbach an der Donau, Wachau, Krems an der Donau, Tulln, Vienna Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$871
Ambitious solo cyclists tackle 330km from Schärding's baroque streets to Vienna, covering 95-115km daily. Wachau wine tastings and stays at friendly hotels like Arcotel Nike in Linz create social opportunities.
Duration 5 days Destinations Scharding, Linz, Melk, Vienna Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$929
Routes of 30-65km from Mureck wind through wine country. Gamlitz wineries and Bad Radkersburg thermal baths provide local flavor. Hotel-Pension Steirerland offers half-board dining and excursions to Graz's Schlossberg.
Duration 7 days Destinations Mureck, Bad Radkersburg, Gamlitz, Graz, Straden Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Eurobike From
- NZ$1,706
What our customers ask about Austria Tours for Solo Travelers
What are the best regions in Austria for solo travelers to explore?
Three regions stand out for solo travel in Austria: the lake-dotted Salzkammergut where towns like Bad Ischl and Hallstatt offer easy navigation and organized activities. The Wachau Valley lets you explore wine country near Dürnstein and Spitz. In Tyrol you'll find well-marked hiking trails around Kitzbühel and the Hohe Tauern National Park. Many solo travelers base themselves at central hotels like Post Melk in Melk or Arcotel Nike in Linz which put main attractions within easy reach.
What type of accommodation can I expect as a solo traveler on Austria tours?
Your nights will be spent in mid-range hotels and traditional Austrian guesthouses. In Salzburg many tours use Hotel Goldenes Theater while the Wachau Valley offers unique stays like the 4-star Schloss Kammer castle hotel. Single rooms are standard on most tours though some mountain huts require shared spaces. Previous guests often mention the social atmosphere especially in guesthouses where common areas make it easy to meet other travelers.
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit Austria?
June through September brings reliable weather and the most tour options especially around the Salzkammergut lakes and Kitzbühel Alps. For fewer crowds and better rates consider April-May or October when hotels like Arcotel Castellani in Salzburg or Hotel Donauwelle in Linz offer lower prices. Past travelers note September hits a sweet spot with good weather smaller groups and plenty of activities still running.
How much free time will I have on Austrian guided tours?
Most tours give you 2-3 hours of free time each day plus occasional full free days. This lets you explore places like Bad Ischl where you can visit the famous Café Zauner or join optional activities. Hotels like Maxx by Steigenberger in Vienna put you close to evening entertainment and dining options. Tour participants regularly mention appreciating the mix of structured activities and independent exploration time.
What's the typical group size on Austria guided tours?
Groups usually range from 8-16 people creating a social yet intimate setting. This size works well on trails like the Dachstein High Altitude route or exploring villages like Bad Gastein. Small groups mean more personal attention from guides and easier conversation between travelers whether hiking the Kitzbühel Alps or walking the Alpe-Adria trail.
How safe is Austria for solo travelers on guided tours?
Austria ranks among Europe's safest destinations with clear trail markers reliable trains and buses and extensive tourist support. Major spots like Salzburg Vienna and the lake regions maintain strong safety records and helpful information centers. Tour accommodations from Hotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm to Stadthotel in Schärding prioritize security. Local guides know the areas well and travelers consistently report feeling secure throughout their stays.