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Austria by train

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Austrian adventures by rail

  • Europe's Imperial Cities

    Budapest, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Prague

    A taste of opulence, uncover the rich cultural legacy of Europe’s three imperial cities as you wander palaces, castles and sprawling museums.

  • Austria's scenic railways

    Graz, Zürich, Ulm, Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg

    Traverse the length of Austria from west to east by way of the country’s most scenic railways, including the Arlberg Pass and the Semmering line.

  • Salzburg soundscapes

    Brussels, Salzburg, Paris

    The backdrop to the Sound of Music. The birthplace of Mozart. Home to a thriving jazz scene. The hills of Salzburg couldn’t be more alive.

  • Alpine Austria

    Kitzbühel, Zürich, Innsbruck, Zell am See

    Uncover the magic of Alpine Austria via scenic railways and winter hiking trails that snake through traditional mountain villages.

  • A taste of Tyrol

    Munich, Zürich, Bolzano, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Paris

    Travel to Tyrol on scenic railway journeys through beautiful valleys and past impressive peaks, with stays in charming cities along the way.

  • Ski Zell am See

    Zürich, Salzburg, Aachen, Zell am See

    Ski-bums: hit the slopes of Schmittenhöhe and pick from standard ski, cross-country or ski-touring and wind down in the traditional taverns of Zell.

As seen by: Barbara

First-time skiing in Zell am See

The journey was one of the things that was quite memorable really. We were in the buffet carriage and the attendant said, “why don't you sit in this seat right by the window". It was a perfect spot. Suddenly there was a lake in front of us and snowy mountains, all this beautiful scenery. It was at that moment we looked at each other and we knew that we were on holiday.

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How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

Vienna by train

Austria’s most scenic railway over the Arlberg Pass meets the newest generation of Nightjet sleeper train to Paris on this round trip to Vienna.

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