City breakVienna City Break
- 5★ hotel in the Inner City
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Return airport transfers
From£349per person · 2 sharing
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Austria · Holidays from the UK
Austria holidays from the UK
Vienna’s palaces and coffee houses, Salzburg’s old town, Alpine lakes and the cable cars above Innsbruck. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotels and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.
Packages from £349 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers
About 2 hours away
Flights to Vienna take approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, with flights to Salzburg and Innsbruck from approx. 2 hours.
City and mountains
Vienna for palaces and museums, Salzburg for the lakes, Innsbruck for the Alps.
Muslim-friendly options
Halal restaurants and mosques in Vienna, with halal meals on request on the flight.
ATOL protected
Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.
Austria holiday packages
Austria holiday packages
Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.
3 packages · guide prices per person
City break
MountainsInnsbruck & the Tyrol
- 5★ hotel near the old town
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Return airport transfers
From£689per person · 2 sharing
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LakesSalzburg & the Lakes
- 5★ hotel near the old town
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Transfers and a lakes day trip
From£629per person · 2 sharing
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Overview
Austria holiday guide for UK travellers
Austria holidays from the UK combine a flight of around two hours with imperial architecture, music, Alpine lakes and mountains. Most travellers choose one base: Vienna for a city break, Salzburg for the old town and the lakes of the Salzkammergut, or Innsbruck for the Tyrol. Late spring to early autumn is the main season for the lakes and mountains.
Vienna was the Habsburg capital, and the Hofburg, Schönbrunn Palace and the Belvedere still define the city. Its coffee houses, museums and the Naschmarkt are within easy reach of the centre by U-Bahn and tram. Salzburg is smaller, with a baroque old town beneath the Hohensalzburg Fortress, and the Salzkammergut lakes, including Wolfgangsee and Hallstatt, are approx. 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes away by road.
Innsbruck sits in the Inn valley with mountains on both sides. A funicular and cable cars rise from the edge of the old town to over 2,000 m, so you can be among Alpine peaks within a short time of leaving your hotel. Vienna and Salzburg are linked by fast trains, approx. 2 hours 25 minutes, if you want to combine two places.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Austria
Three bases for a first visit, from the capital to the lakes and the Alps. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel.
Vienna
City breaks · Palaces · Coffee houses
The Hofburg, St Stephen’s Cathedral, the State Opera and the Ringstrasse, with Schönbrunn and the Belvedere a short U-Bahn or tram ride away.
Nearest airport: Vienna Airport, approx. 30 mins
Packages from £349 pp
Innsbruck & the Tyrol
Mountains · Cable cars · Walking
A compact old town with a Golden Roof and pastel houses, backed by the Nordkette range. Cable cars reach Alpine viewpoints at 1,905 m and 2,300 m.
Nearest airport: Innsbruck Airport, approx. 15 mins
Packages from £689 pp
Salzburg & the lakes
Old town · Lakes · Day trips
A baroque old town on the Salzach river below Hohensalzburg Fortress. Wolfgangsee and Hallstatt are approx. 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes by road.
Nearest airport: Salzburg Airport, approx. 20 mins
Packages from £629 pp
Things to see
Places to see in Austria
A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.
Weather
Austria weather by month
Average daytime highs in Vienna and Innsbruck. Innsbruck is cooler, as it sits in an Alpine valley. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.
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| Month | Vienna | Innsbruck |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C | 0°C |
| Feb | 4°C | 2°C |
| Mar | 10°C | 6°C |
| Apr | 16°C | 10°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| Jun | 23°C | 18°C |
| Jul | 26°C | 20°C |
| Aug | 25°C | 19°C |
| Sep | 21°C | 17°C |
| Oct | 15°C | 12°C |
| Nov | 8°C | 5°C |
| Dec | 3°C | 1°C |
Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.
Summer
July and August average around 26°C in Vienna and around 20°C in Innsbruck. The mountains are cooler still above the valley, so take a jacket on the cable cars.
Late spring and early autumn
May, June and September bring around 14–23°C, good weather for city walking, the lakes and low-level hiking.
November to March
Vienna is cold, at around 2–10°C, and Innsbruck is colder, at around 0–6°C, with snow in the mountains. Christmas markets open in Vienna in late November.
City Hall, Vienna
Muslim-friendly travel
Muslim-friendly travel in Austria
Austria is not a Muslim-majority country, but Vienna has a large Muslim community. Halal restaurants, halal butchers and mosques are easy to find in the capital. Salzburg and Innsbruck have fewer options, so we plan those stays around hotels with breakfast and a choice of fish and vegetarian dishes. Facilities vary by hotel and are confirmed before you book.
- Halal food in ViennaTurkish, Arab and Bosnian restaurants and halal butchers in the 10th district
- MosquesThe Vienna Islamic Centre in Floridsdorf, plus smaller mosques across the city
- Halal meals on the flightAvailable on request on most airlines; book when you reserve
- Fish and vegetarian dishesWidely available in Salzburg and Innsbruck, where halal restaurants are fewer
- Hotel requestsQuiet rooms and breakfast without pork can be requested; we confirm what each hotel offers
- Prayer timesQibla direction and prayer times to check before you go; facilities vary by hotel
Austria holiday FAQs
Questions about Austria holidays
Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.
020 7871 4545How long is the flight to Austria from the UK?
Flights from London to Vienna take approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, and flights to Salzburg take approx. 2 hours. Direct flights to Salzburg and Innsbruck run on selected days depending on the season, and at other times you fly with one stop. Austria is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which part of Austria should I choose?
Choose Vienna for palaces, museums and coffee houses, Salzburg for the old town and the lakes of the Salzkammergut, or Innsbruck for cable cars and mountain views. Vienna and Salzburg are approx. 2 hours 25 minutes apart by train if you want to see both.
Is Austria a good destination for Muslim travellers?
Austria is not a Muslim-majority country, so facilities depend on where you stay. Vienna has a large Muslim community with halal restaurants, halal butchers and mosques, including the Vienna Islamic Centre. Salzburg and Innsbruck have fewer options. We confirm hotel details with each quote.
When is the best time to visit Austria?
May to September is the main season for the lakes and the mountains, when cable cars and walking paths are open. Vienna is pleasant from April to October, with highs of around 26°C in July. Winters are cold, and Christmas markets open in late November.
What currency is used in Austria?
The euro. Cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants, but some smaller cafes and mountain huts prefer cash, so carry some euros. Tipping is usually done by rounding up the bill or adding around 5 to 10%.
Are Austria holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay.
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