At the heart of the Alps, Austria offers a wealth of opportunities for walking and cycling. The high Austrian Alps cover approximately two-thirds of the country, with the remainder comprising the flatter plains top the north and the Danube Valley.

High Tyrolean Mountains
The wonderful mountains of the Tyrol region make it a natural destination for a walking holiday. With an excellent hotel and unparalleled selection of walks for all abilities, its not hard to see why Mayrhofen is our most popular overseas holiday. On a guided Classic Walking holiday you'll stay at the family-run Hotel Waldheim, consistently rated as one of the very best by our guests. With a range of walks from gentle alpine rambles to challenging high routes, this is a destination that really does have something for everybody.

Exploring the Austrian Lake District
In the Salzkammergut region you'll find the Austrian Lake District; a captivating area of high mountains, brooding lakes and traditional villages. The capital of this area is Salzburg, a beautiful city with a rich musical heritage that is famous as being Mozart's birthplace. A visit to Salzburg can be incorporated into any of our holidays to this part of Austria.

One of the most attractive spots is Lake Wolfgang, a base for our Classic Walking holidays . Here you'll have a choice of guided walks each day with a variety of lakeside paths, peaceful meadows and more challenging walks for those who wish. Alternatively you may prefer our self-guided Austrian Lake District holiday. With plenty of time to travel on the lake ferries, explore the region's attractive towns and enjoy leisurely walks, this is a great holiday for those who enjoy taking their time to explore the countryside. Finally you can also explore by bike on our Ten Lakes Discovery cycle tour. Starting in Salzburg you'll cycle alongside rivers and lakes with a majestic backdrop of mountains all around.

Cycling along the Inn and Danube
Starting at Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol, our independent cycling tour along the River Inn will take you through outstanding scenery. Cycling beside the river we head first for the historic fortress at Kufstein before crossing the border into Germany and continuing our journey to Passau.

The riverside cycle paths beside the Danube offer a memorable route through the Austrian countryside. Starting just across the German border at Passau we offer two holidays that follow this graceful river downstream. For a leisurely ride complete the section from Passau to Grein; an ideal holiday for families or the more leisurely holiday-maker. Alternatively complete the full route from Passau to Vienna culminating in a visit to one of Europe's most elegant cities.

For a self-contained short break, or an interesting extension to one of our other holidays, our 3-night cycle tour from Vienna to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, links these two beautiful cities. A longer option takes you through Austria and Hungary from Vienna to Budapest.

Lake Constance
Our most popular cycling holiday is around the shores of Lake Constance. This varied holiday takes you through Switzerland, Germany and Austria with beautiful lake scenery throughout. The full circuit of the lake is available as either an independent or guided holiday. If you prefer a gentler holiday our Leisurely Lake Constance tour has shorter daily distances and offers plenty of time to visit the attractive lakeside towns, relax in the sun and swim in the lake.