Austria’s stunning alpine mountain scenery, with lush forests, snow-capped peaks and beautiful turquoise and emerald lakes, make it a dream destination for nature and outdoors lovers. From rock climbing to snowboarding and skiing, hiking, canyoning or mountain biking, Austria has something for everyone.

World-class skiing

Experience the freedom of skiing off the bounds on the amazing Austrian Alps backcountry terrain, enjoying comfortable world-class accommodation. Slide down on deep untouched powder around top resorts like Innsbruck, Arlberg, Kitzbühel or Stubai, with options for all levels. Discover a paradise for ski tourers and free riders!

Majestic Vienna

The beautiful capital city of Vienna boasts an impressive imperial grandeur and a vibrant and modern cultural life. Vienna is also known as the City of Music, with a wonderful musical heritage that includes the Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra, one of the finest in the world. Fancy restaurants with amazing food and wines and a coffee-house culture with delicious cakes are a must for foodies visiting the city.

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Austria is a beautiful small country in the heart of Europe, with a long and interesting imperial past, still visible in spectacular palaces and architecture. Famous worldwide for its stunning alpine scenery, winter sports and charming villages, Austria boasts a wonderful cultural legacy: Klimt, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner and Strauss were born here. If you enjoy classical music, you shouldn’t miss the Salzburg Festival in summer, in Mozart’s beautiful birthplace city.

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What's the weather like?

There are three types of climate in Austria: the continental of the plain region of Vienna, with cold winters and warm summers; the Alpine climate of the mountains, snowy and freezing in winter, and cool in summer with some thunderstorms in the afternoon; and the climate of cities at higher altitude, like Salzburg or Innsbruck, with cold winters and quite warm summers with a good amount of thunderstorms.

Getting there

Located at the heart of Europe and bordered by seven countries, Austria is an easy stop-off on a trip through Europe, thanks to its excellent transport connections. Vienna boasts one of central Europe’s best train connections. If you are flying, you can arrive in Vienna major international airport, or you could also fly to Salzburg or Innsbruck.

Language

German

Country Code

+43

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Best time to visit

If you are after skiing, snow is pretty much guaranteed from November onwards to April, although the best time will be January and February. Hikers and outdoor lovers will get the best of warm weather between April and October. Most cities are year-round destinations.

Activities in Austria

Backcountry Skiing

Heliskiing and Catskiing

What People Say

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Firstly, this is the second occasion that we have booked a trip through Explore-Share and both times the process has

been brilliant from start to finish. They are helpful, informative and efficient and always easy to contact. Secondly, this is the first time we have used Andreas as a guide and we really couldn’t have asked for more. He assisted us in the preparation and logistics of the trip and helped us to get to the starting point, thus avoiding the need for a hire car. The guiding process was fantastic, professional throughout but also friendly and relaxed making it the perfect balance; everyone in our group loved the trip. Brilliant value for money, would not hesitate to book him again. Good stuff!

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Stefano Raseni for Climbing Großglockner with a guide

Etienne is a great guide with plenty of mountain knowledge and experience. He expertly guided the 4 of us across

the Silvretta Alps, through conditions both white-out and blue sky, starting at Ischgl and staying in mountain huts in Austria and Switzerland. His passion for the mountains is evident and we felt very safe in his risk adverse hands. Etienne speaks perfect English and has a good sense of humour, which made for good company at the card table in the evenings. I would recommend him to anyone and look forward to touring again with him next year. Andy

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andy cobb for 4-day traverse in the Silvretta Alps

Renato was a fantastic guide and very professional. He was well prepared and very experienced. We got unlucky and got

stuck in some very bad weather one day and he did an amazing job of leading our group out of a bad situation. The Silvretta traverse was a great trip – beautiful mountains and very nice huts to spend the nights. I would definitely recommend both Renato and this tour!

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Mat Daussan for 4-day traverse in the Silvretta Alps

We had a wonderful day skiing down to Fiberbrunn with our guide Mathias Leo. He found deep light powder snow.

The snow was unexpectedly good considering it had not snowed for many weeks! It is only guides with the best knowledge that can find good conditions long after the last snow fall. The smiles remained on our faces the whole day 🙂 Henrik

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Henrik Arnekull for Saalbach, Fieberbrunn Guided Freeride Skiing

Our group of six have just returned from a magical four day tour of the Silvretta Traverse. The sun shone,

the snow was superb and all the while Renato led us with a mixture humour, patient consideration and under-stated authority. He taught us the key skills of ski touring, including vital avalanche training and other mountaineering craft. Renato was excellent company throughout and I could not recommend him more highly. A true gent of the mountains.

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Jonny Chambers for 4-day traverse in the Silvretta Alps

Really enjoyed a day of off piste with Mathias. We were lift-serviced with some short hikes and traverses and found

plenty of fresh powder! If you are honest about what you want, and your group’s abilities, then Mathias will create an experience that works!

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James Campbell for Kitzbühel Freeride ski with a guide

The guide was really nice, he really knew his stuff, he was a good laugh as well. Always chilled out.

I would highly recommend this to anyone. Unfortunately I didn’t make it to the summit however, I plan to come back and do it again. And actually finish it! But it definitely gave me a huge insight on what I want to do to travel, and that is to climb mountains for charity. So thank you guys so much for helping me out. It was truly an incredible experience!

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Archie for Climbing Großglockner with a guide

Andreas is a very nice and friendly person. He is a very professional guide. My husband and I are very

satisfied with this trip! The most exciting is we meet a snowstorm, what a rare beauty it is！

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Xiaolei Meng for Climbing Großglockner with a guide

In sum, the guide Andreas was just excellent and we loved the trip! Thanks and best regards, Wim

Wim Douw for Climbing Großglockner with a guide

We booked Bernd to organise a day of top rope and lead climbing for our family who climb regularly indoors

but are novices outdoors. Bernd asked the right questions and selected a perfect area for us to climb with a large number of routes of differing grades. Bernd gave us the right amount of instruction and guidance – we are already planning our next trip to Austria and will be repeat customers.

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James 0 for 1+ day Personalized rock climbing around Innsbruck, Austria

The guide was nice. We went upto Studel hut. Next day the weather was very bad and hence we could

not proceed further. We had no time to extend our day further. Never mind. We shall think of it again later. Tanks and regards.

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Swapan Datta for Grossglockner ascent in 2 days

It was a great human and sport experience. This region is so beautiful. Andreas is a kind, honest person and a

great guide. It was a pleasure to share this climb with him. He was permanently avalaible before and during the ascent and gave me some good advice. The ascent (we climbed by the studlgrat) was challenging and nice. That one requires a good physical fitness and some rock-climbing skills. I was pleased and proud when we reached the top.

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Pete for Grossglockner, Austrian Alps, Guided 2 Day Ascent

I found Explore Share an excellent service in locating me a local alpine guide, who in turn tailored for me

a brilliant 4 days mountaineering in Austria. Many thanks to Lupe for all her assistance in organising my guide and Mathias for his expert & personable guidance in the Austrian Alps.

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Sean Feeney for Grossglockner, Austrian Alps, Guided 2 Day Ascent

The trip was greate and Andi is perfect guide. He is focused 100% on clients safety and he is very organised.

Also, we are suprised in positive way with your way of working. Regards, Arianit

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Mathias took us on a slightly different trip more catered to rock climbing. It was exactly what we were looking

for! We did a one day multi pitch climbing course and then a one day mountain ascent. I’d highly recommend Mathias if you’re looking for an adventure in Austria.

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Kevin Hughes for Grossglockner, Austrian Alps, Guided 2 Day Ascent

Great guide, felt very safe with Andy. Good fun to

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