Day trips from Vienna
Day trips from Vienna open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April and June to October, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Vienna
Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk OptionFrom $81View 
Budapest Semi-Private Day Trip from ViennaFrom $200View 
Vienna To Hallstatt Day Tour With Boat rideFrom $114View 
Hallstatt Semi-Private Day Trip from ViennaFrom $205View 
Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on DanubeFrom $107View 
Vienna First Day Tour: Coffeehouse, Street Food & Local TipsFrom $113View
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Places to go from Vienna
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Baden bei Wien
- A spa town with thermal baths and wine taverns. About 16 miles away.
- Eisenstadt
- Haydn's town, with the Esterházy Palace. About 25 miles away.
- Bratislava
- Slovakia's capital, an hour away by train or boat. About 34 miles away.
- Brno
- The Czech Republic's second city, with Functionalist villas and bars. About 70 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Vienna month by month
Averages for Vienna, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 40 (4) | 45 (7) | 52 (11) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 71 (22) | 59 (15) | 49 (10) | 40 (5) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 47 (9) | 54 (12) | 62 (16) | 64 (18) | 64 (18) | 57 (14) | 48 (9) | 41 (5) | 33 (1) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:27 pm | 5:16 pm | 5:59 pm | 7:44 pm | 8:27 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:09 pm | 7:08 pm | 6:07 pm | 4:17 pm | 4:01 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Vienna?
April and June to October. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What's the closest day trip from Vienna?
Baden bei Wien, about 16 miles away: a spa town with thermal baths and wine taverns. Eisenstadt, about 25 miles away: haydn's town, with the Esterházy Palace. Bratislava, about 34 miles away: slovakia's capital, an hour away by train or boat.
Where can I book day trips in Vienna?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
