Austria vacations 2024 & 2025

With Alpine peaks, sophisticated cities, and a rich and varied history, Austria offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. In the capital, Vienna, you can see Lipizzaner horses perform at the Imperial Palace, take a Jewish heritage walking tour, catch a show at the Vienna Opera, or tour a Viennese market and combine it with a cookery class.

The Baroque architecture and strong ties to classical music make Salzburg a popular destination and you can hear about its most renowned son on a Mozart walking tour. In Hallstatt, you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake or visit the historic salt mines, while in the Salzkammergut region, Austria’s Alpine peaks and turquoise glacial lakes wait to be explored.

Austria offers a wide range of places to stay from historic urban hotels to lakeside retreats with relaxing spas. You could stay at a sleek design hotel in central Vienna offering easy access to all the sights, a heritage hotel decorated in contemporary style in Hallstatt, or a historic lakeside castle where wood beams, wrought-iron chandeliers and open fireplaces face windows overlooking the mountains.

Relax in sleek modern rooms overlooking Lake Wolfgang, or in traditional surroundings on a country-style estate on the banks of the Salzach River. Whether you would prefer opulence, local character, or indulgent spa treatments, our collection of preferred hotels includes plenty of choice on where to stay in Austria.

Austria offers a wide range of places to visit, from historic cities with a rich cultural heritage to the jagged peaks and turquoise lakes of the Alps. The capital, Vienna, impresses with opulent architecture, a thriving coffeehouse culture, and an opera house to rival the European greats.

Birthplace of Mozart, Salzburg is known for its medieval fortress, Baroque streets, and as a location in silver-screen classic, The Sound of Music. Nearby are the cobblestone streets and alleys of lakeside Hallstatt, while Innsbruck offers medieval houses set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

It takes between nine and thirteen hours to fly from Canada to Austria. From Toronto, the flight takes just over eight and a half hours, and from Vancouver, about twelve and a half hours.

The time zone in Austria UTC+1 hour. Austria operates Daylight Savings Time from late-March to late-October.

The best way to get around Austria is to travel by train. The rail network is extensive and reliable and will take you to all the main destinations as well as up into the mountains. You could also rent a car or arrange for private transfers should you wish.

Citizens of Canada can travel visa-free to Austria for stays of less than 90 days.

Your doctor is best placed to advise on recommended immunizations for Austria. You can also check on the Government of Canada - travel vaccinations website. You’re also advised to make sure that you’re up to date on all recommended vaccinations for your home country too.

You need to check your passport is valid for at least three months beyond the length of your stay in Austria, or the wider Schengen area if you’re combining a visit to other countries. You should also check you have at least two blank pages in your passport.