Österreich is a travel country that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.
Updated: 26 July 2026.
Overview
The wooden houses of Hallstatt are reflected in the lake, behind them the mountain rises steeply: a picture that becomes a wish for many travellers long before the occasion is fixed. Austria can be experienced in two ways, as a cultural trip through cities or as a retreat into the mountains. Between May and October both variants are possible. Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut demands early hours, when the lanes are still empty, and an evening by the lake, when the day visitors have left.
Vienna and Salzburg complement the trip with concert halls, cafés and baroque old towns where music is part of everyday life. Anyone who wants to combine both takes the night train and gains a night of travel. Public transport is dense, and with Railjet and Nightjet you reach the big cities reliably. Cards are accepted almost everywhere in cities, on huts you should have cash with you.
In restaurants you round up the tip generously. A once-in-a-lifetime trip needs time to linger, so in the video call you discuss how long each stop may work its effect.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Hallstatt.
Top destinations
Explore these destinations in Österreich from our selection.
Places and experiences
Once in a Lifetime shows you the whole selection for Österreich and takes time for your priorities.
Alte Schmiede, Experience
Hallstatt Skywalk - Hallstättersee, Experience
Hallstatt World Heritage Museum, Experience
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| Alte Schmiede |
| Hallstatt Skywalk - Hallstättersee |
| Hallstatt World Heritage Museum |
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Österreich by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Österreich?
To fulfil your wish in Österreich, the catalogue includes Alte Schmiede, Hallstatt Skywalk - Hallstättersee and Hallstatt World Heritage Museum among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.
Who is a dream trip to Österreich suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Österreich in the catalogue?
For the special occasion, the catalogue lists Boutiquehotel Strand Hallstatt - Adults only, Dormio Resort Obertraun and Gasthof Simony- Hallstatt, for example, in Österreich. The choice depends on your wish.
Which destinations in Österreich work well together?
In addition, Hallstatt can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Österreich cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner begins with your occasion and dream destination.
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Gallery
- Alte Schmiede, Experience
- Hallstatt Skywalk - Hallstättersee, Experience
- Hallstatt World Heritage Museum, Experience
Hallstätter Wasserfall, Experience
Marketplace Hallstatt, Experience
Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt, Experience
Salzwelten Shop & Infocontainer Hallstatt, Experience
Waldbachstrub wasserfall, Experience
Updated: 26 July 2026.