School Trips to Austria
Austria is a remarkable country that is surprisingly overlooked by many teachers when looking to decide their ideal destination for a school trip.
NST’s travel experts have helped to organise hundreds of school tours to Austria, each one tailored to suit the specific learning focus of a group. We’re here to take the stress of organisation away from teachers by creating a watertight itinerary that covers everything: travel, accommodation and tickets.
As well as being fairly manageable in size, Austria is also renowned for its excellent transport system which offers a very safe and simple way to travel between places. Our most popular destinations are Vienna and Salzburg, both of which are fantastic cities to experience authentic Austrian culture – from music, art and architecture to shopping and food.
Vienna boasts a fascinating history that few other major European cities can rival. The origin of iconic areas such as the Graben and Kohlmarkt can actually be traced back to Roman times, and have remained at the heart of city life for centuries. Meanwhile, the Gothic and Baroque eras spawned magnificent, ornate structures such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace.
There are few better ways to learn about Vienna’s evolution – particularly moving into the 20th century – than our exclusive walking tour of the city. Key sites such as Leopoldstadt, Judenplatz and the Museum of Austrian Resistance offer a memorable learning experience for history groups focussing on World War II. Many groups also choose to visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp or the nearby town of Linz, famously Adolf Hitler’s hometown. For those focussing on psychology or sociology, the Sigmund Freud museum and Narrenturm are must-see attractions.
Salzburg lies over in the east, a mere two-hour train journey away from the capital. As the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg has an unrivalled classical musical heritage that continues to this day. The range of top notch performance venues catering to all levels of ability – Salzburger Dom, St Michael’s Basilica, Schonau am Konigsee and the Mirabell Gardens to name just a few – makes it a fantastic location for a music school tour. Beyond music, the city also offers plenty of interesting excursions such as the famed Konigsee boat trip.
Thinking about your own school trip to Austria? Get in touch with our team of travel experts today on 0845 293 7970 to talk through options and arrange your perfect school trip.
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Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
