IMPERIAL CITIES AND ALPINE GRANDEUR
Luxury Austria Holidays from the UK
~2½ hrs
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Why Austria
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
Imperial Grandeur and Alpine Beauty
Austria pairs imperial grandeur with alpine beauty — the palaces, coffee houses and music of Vienna, Mozart's Salzburg and the Sound of Music scenery, the storybook lakes of the Salzkammergut, and the peaks and villages of the Tyrol. Elegant, cultured and effortlessly scenic, it rewards both city lovers and mountain seekers.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Austria — we route it: imperial Vienna and Salzburg, the lakes, or a Tyrolean mountain escape, with the hotels, trains and transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Vienna grand hotels to Tyrolean lodges, we build an Austria trip of culture, music and mountain air.
Austria is grand cities and storybook Alps in one — Vienna's palaces and coffee houses, Salzburg's music, and the lakes and peaks of the Tyrol.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Austria rewards the traveller who pairs its cities with its mountains. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Imperial Vienna
The Habsburg palaces of Schönbrunn and the Hofburg, the opera, the grand coffee houses and the art — one of Europe's most cultured capitals.
Salzburg
Mozart's baroque birthplace, the fortress above the city and the Sound of Music scenery all around — a jewel between the mountains.
The Tyrolean Alps
Innsbruck, the peaks and the storybook villages — world-class skiing in winter and dramatic walking and lakes in summer.
The Lakes
The Salzkammergut — Hallstatt, Wolfgangsee and the lakes between the mountains, some of the most photogenic scenery in Europe.
Coffee House Culture
The Viennese coffee house — marble, newspapers, Sachertorte and unhurried hours — a UNESCO-listed institution and a way of life.
Christmas Markets
Vienna and Salzburg's famous Advent markets — mulled wine, crafts and carols beneath the lights, the most magical of winter city breaks.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Vienna, Salzburg & Tyrol
- Vienna arrival (VIE) - private transfer (~25 min)
- 3 nights Hotel Imperial Vienna (Luxury Collection, Ringstrasse)
- 2 nights Hotel Sacher Salzburg (riverside, since 1866)
- 2 nights Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol (alpine luxury near Seefeld)
- Bed & breakfast | first-class trains between cities | Salzburg Mozart trail tour
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Imperial Austria
- Vienna arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Hotel Sacher
- 3 nights Hotel Sacher Vienna (Albertina platz, original Sacher torte)
- 2 nights Goldener Hirsch Salzburg (Marriott Luxury Collection, Getreidegasse)
- 2 nights Schloss Fuschl Resort (Rosewood, lakeside former castle)
- Half board | private rail transfers | Vienna Opera House box ticket
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Rosewood Vienna & Aurelio Lech
- Vienna arrival - chauffeured private Mercedes transfer to Rosewood
- 3 nights Rosewood Vienna (Petersplatz, Imperial heart, opened 2023)
- 4 nights Hotel Aurelio Lech (Arlberg ski resort or summer mountain, member of Leading Hotels)
- Half board | private rail and private car transfers | exclusive Lipizzaner stallion ride at Spanish Riding School
- Private alpine helicopter tour over the Arlberg
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Austria journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SUMMER
June to September
Warm and green — the prime time for the lakes, alpine walking and the cities, with long days and festivals across the country.
SPRING & AUTUMN
April-May & September-October
Mild, uncrowded and lovely for the cities and lakes, with blossom or autumn colour — an excellent all-round time.
WINTER
December to March
Snowy and festive — world-class skiing in the Tyrol, and the magic of Vienna and Salzburg's Christmas markets in December.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Late November to December
The Advent season transforms Vienna and Salzburg with markets, lights and mulled wine — one of Europe's most atmospheric winter experiences.
Sample Itinerary
A 6-Night Austria Journey (Vienna, Salzburg & the Lakes)
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAYS 1-2 — ARRIVAL
Vienna
Your direct flight reaches Vienna in around 2.5 hours. The palaces, the opera, the museums and the coffee houses of the imperial capital.
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DAYS 3-4 — THE LAKES
The Salzkammergut
A scenic train west to the lakes — Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, between the mountains and the water.
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DAYS 5-6 — MOZART'S CITY
Salzburg
On to Salzburg — the fortress, Mozart's old town and the Sound of Music scenery, with a day in the surrounding Alps.
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DAY 6 — THE MOUNTAINS
Alpine Air
A final day in the mountains — a cable car, a lake or a Tyrolean village.
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DAY 7 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
Your flight home from Salzburg or Vienna — or extend into the Tyrol.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 2.5 hours to Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck (British Airways, Austrian, easyJet)
- Direct flights also from many regional UK airports
- A superb rail network links the cities and lakes
- Austria is 1 hour ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free under the Schengen 90/180-day rule (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries)
- The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in operation — on your first entry you give a facial image and fingerprints at the border, rather than a passport stamp
- ETIAS, a travel authorisation (not a visa), is expected in late 2026 and is not yet required
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond your departure
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK
- A UK GHIC gives access to state-provided healthcare in EU countries — carry it, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Euro (EUR); cards and contactless are widely accepted
- Tap water is excellent
- Tipping (around 5-10%) is customary
- German is the language; English is widely spoken in cities and resorts