Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) Tours
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Set along the River Danube in the north of Vienna, the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) offer a respite from the bustle of Austria’s capital city, as well as dramatic views. Originally hunting grounds for Viennese royalty, the region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Today, its lush hills are a haven for wildlife and walkers.
The Basics
The Vienna Woods cover a 521-square-mile (1,350-square-kilometer) stretch of forested hills that roll northward toward the Austrian Alps and are a popular destination for walkers and hikers drawn to its well-marked trails, wealth of wildlife, and sweeping vistas. Join a walking or bike tour through the Vienna Woods and up to the Kahlenberg peak for views back across the city. Some day trips to the Vienna Woods also include stops at Mayerling, the formal imperial hunting lodge, as well as the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz and the historic town of Baden.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) are located north of Vienna along the River Danube. From the city center, take tram 38 to Grinzing on the edge of the Vienna Woods, or join a tour that includes transportation to the woods.
When to Get There
Visit the woods from late spring to early fall to enjoy the seasons’ mild temperatures and sunshine when hiking along the trails and when dining outside at the traditional taverns.
The Vineyards of the Wienerwald
Vine-clad hills cover the Vienna Woods, making Vienna one of the few cities in the world to have its own vineyards. Producing red and dry sparkling white wines, many local cellars run traditional taverns, called heurigen, where local dishes such as schnitzel and strudel are served alongside young wines; on summer days these can be enjoyed on terraces overlooking the vineyards.
The Basics
The Vienna Woods cover a 521-square-mile (1,350-square-kilometer) stretch of forested hills that roll northward toward the Austrian Alps and are a popular destination for walkers and hikers drawn to its well-marked trails, wealth of wildlife, and sweeping vistas. Join a walking or bike tour through the Vienna Woods and up to the Kahlenberg peak for views back across the city. Some day trips to the Vienna Woods also include stops at Mayerling, the formal imperial hunting lodge, as well as the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz and the historic town of Baden.
Things to Know Before You Go
- If adventuring through the Wienerwald on the hiking or bike trails, be sure to wear suitable clothing and shoes.
- The woods are dotted with wineries that offer traditional taverns serving food and drinks.
- The trails in the woods are not adapted for wheelchairs or strollers.
How to Get There
The Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) are located north of Vienna along the River Danube. From the city center, take tram 38 to Grinzing on the edge of the Vienna Woods, or join a tour that includes transportation to the woods.
When to Get There
Visit the woods from late spring to early fall to enjoy the seasons’ mild temperatures and sunshine when hiking along the trails and when dining outside at the traditional taverns.
The Vineyards of the Wienerwald
Vine-clad hills cover the Vienna Woods, making Vienna one of the few cities in the world to have its own vineyards. Producing red and dry sparkling white wines, many local cellars run traditional taverns, called heurigen, where local dishes such as schnitzel and strudel are served alongside young wines; on summer days these can be enjoyed on terraces overlooking the vineyards.
Address: Wienerwald, Vienna Region, Austria
9 Tours and Activities to Experience Vienna Woods (Wienerwald)
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Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip
Discover the Vienna Woods on a half-day guided tour. Led by an expert guide, visit the Mayerling hunting lodge, where scandal once rocked the royal family, as well as the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, constructed in 1133. Experience a guided walk through the city of Baden. Then, journey back to your original departure point, spotting Liechtenstein Castle on the way.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. An audio guide will provide historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.
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$188.07
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$188.07
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Private Tour: Vienna City Highlights Tour
Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a private tour. Led by an expert guide, travel along the famous Ringstrasse to see the Vienna Rathaus and other top attractions while learning the rich history behind the Austrian capital from your private guide. Pass the multi-hued Hundertwasserhaus and the opulent grounds of the Schönbrunn Palace. Choose from three tour lengths with the full-day tour exploring the wine town of Grinzig and to Belvedere Palace.
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$247.78
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$247.78
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day-Trip from Vienna
Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.
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$251.60
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$251.60
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna
Explore picturesque Salzburg and the idyllic Austrian Lake District on this private full-day tour from Vienna. Visit film locations from iconic musical ‘The Sound of Music’; see Mozart's birthplace and spot landmarks like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter’s Abbey and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart museum, or hit the shops, before heading back to Vienna.
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$769.57
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$769.57
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Private full day tour to Salzburg from Vienna with a local guide
Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and filming location of ‘The Sound of Music’, is a visual feast of Alpine beauty. Enhance your experience of Salzburg’s natural landscapes on this private 12-hour tour from Vienna, which includes stops at Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen. Admire Austria’s lake district; stroll around the gloriously Baroque village of St. Gilgen; and take a guided tour of Salzburg’s Old Town, home to St. Peter’s Abbey and the Mozart Residence. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna are included.
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Private Vienna Woods Wine Tour
Lower Austria is the cradle of Austrian viticulture, so we want to take you to the beautiful forests & vineyards of the Thermal Region, just south of Vienna. Home to traditionally quaint wine villages and some unique local varietals, we showcase the finest in farm-to-table Austrian wine tours. We offer two different tours, depending on the season:
In summer (Apr-Oct), we hike through forested trails and lush green vineyards, stopping en route for an open-air wine tasting and to appreciate beautifully expansive views over the Vienna basin to Hungary & Slovakia. We then continue to one of Austria's oldest wine villages for lunch & a winery visit.
In winter (Nov-Mar), instead of hiking, we focus our attention on the past, present and future of Austrian wine by first visiting one of its oldest wine-making institutions dating back to 1141. We then meet one of the region's finest vintners for a wonderfully intimate wine tasting and Q&A to showcase all that the Thermal Region has to offer.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Vacation Photographer in Vienna
Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Vienna to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites!
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Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Vienna vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments.
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If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Vienna has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both.
FAMILIES & GROUPS
A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!
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Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Vienna
Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here!
We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Vienna, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well.
We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back!
So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!
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