Vienna Woods and Mayerling Highlights

Vienna Woods - Mayerling
Excursion Highlights:
  • Discover the enchanting Vienna Woods and Mayerling on a small-group tour, immersing in the storybook forest highlands of Austria.
  • Delve into the tragic royal history at the memorial chapel of Mayerling, exploring the fateful story of Crown Prince Rudolf and Baroness Vetsera.
  • Experience the serene spirituality at Abbey Heiligenkreuz, an active monastery since 1133, housing the burial place of Babenberger rulers.
  • Enjoy a captivating boat trip to Europe's largest underground lake, the Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, traversing through the mystically lit galleries.
  • Secure your spot fast! With included entrance fees and unforgettable experiences, this Austrian tour is sure to sell out quickly.
Price: $105.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Public transportation or a taxi (not included, approximately 20 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles.
Restrictions All guests must bring a valid passport. Participants must be able to get in and out of the tour vehicle. Guests must be able to walk on paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which may be uneven or at an incline.

Vienna Woods and Mayerling Highlights

Embark on an enchanting half-day small-group journey to the picturesque southern part of the Vienna Woods with our Vienna Woods and Mayerling Highlights tour. Traverse the storybook forest highlands of Austria in the comfort of a coach, where the landscape unfolds like a series of captivating woodland portraits. As you make your way to Abbey Heiligenkreuz and the Seegrotte Hinterbruhl, immerse yourself in the beauty of the northeastern foothills of the Alps.

Our first destination is Heiligenkreuz Abbey, a monastery with roots dating back to 1133. Explore the medieval cloister and the burial place of the influential Babenberg dynasty, the oldest ruling dynasty in Austria, whose legacy has shaped the country's history for centuries.

Then take a scenic boat trip to discover Europe's largest underground lake, Seegrotte Hinterbruhl. En route, pass by the historic Holdrichsmuhle, once an old mill where the renowned composer Franz Schubert found inspiration for his music. Conclude the bus tour at Seegrotte Hinterbruhl, where the largest underground lake in Europe awaits. Cruise through mystically lit galleries, where the green shimmering water and rugged stone walls create a truly unique atmosphere. All entrance fees are included in this extraordinary tour, culminating at the awe-inspiring underground lake.

All entrance fees are included in this very unusual tour ending at the underground lake! Don't forget to book early because this Austrian tour is sure to fill up quickly!

Please Note: All guests must bring a valid passport. This tour begins and ends in central Vienna. Transportation to and from the pier is not included.