Welcome To Our Walking Tours and Retreats!

"Come and be our guest in and around our spectacular homeland of the ‘Grosses Walsertal’ valley in the Austrian Alps.

Our active walking holidays and retreats are blends of physical activity, culture, leisure, food and sightseeing – designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and ‘on top of the world’.

We hope to be welcoming you on tour with us soon."

Patrick & Maree Burtscher

Founders & Hosts - Austrian Alps Active

Austrian Alps Active: At a Glance

Fabulous holidays for active travellers since 2010
Centre-based in a 4-star Superior wellness hotel
Fully hosted and guided by passionate locals
Located in a naturally stunning ‘UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’ & 'EDEN'
Off the regular tourist trail
Balanced program of physical activity, culture, sightseeing, rejuvenation and fun
Authentic area and traditions of the alpine 'Walser' people
Boutique group size (max 16 guests - walking holidays/ max 8 guests retreats)
Family owned & operated by Austrian-Australian team

Find Your Walking Holiday or Retreat with Austrian Alps Active

10-Day Walking Tour 'Classic'

Explore and discover the authentic alps. Walk a variety of alpine landscapes and discover the ways of the local Walser people, their customs and traditions.

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7-Day Alpine Yoga Retreat

This tour will include daily yoga followed by walks, wellness practices and cultural activities to leave you feeling balanced and re-connected with your self and the earth.

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7-Day Alpine Wellness Retreat

A mix of walking, wellness activities, magic moments and a touch of pampering will leave you feeling rejuvenated and revive your zest for life.

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10-Day Walking Tour 'Return to Eden'

Designed for guests who have already been on the ‘Classic’ Walking Tour. Venture further, go higher into and around the surrounding peaks of Vorarlberg.

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10-Day Walking Tour 'Return to Paradise'

Designed for guests who have already been on the ‘Classic’ Walking Tour. Venture further, delve deeper and experience unforgettable cultural highlights.

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Customised 'Multi-Day'-Tours / Long Weekends

Designed for guests living in close vicinity (particularly from the UK) and looking for a short getaway.

Same authentic experience in the Biopshere Reserve.

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What Previous Guests Loved About Our Tours

"The scenery was spectacular, and my tour was a great balance between fitness, sightseeing, adventure and relaxation.”

Christopher V., Melbourne VIC

"What I enjoyed most was coming to a part of the world which is peaceful; and where people are concerned about their environment as well as the preservation of their culture."

Lorraine F., Wellington N.Z.

"What makes these tours so special is that Patrick and Maree are such friendly hosts who enthusiastically welcome you into their lives and local community."

Janet M., Canberra ACT

Take an 'Armchair Tour' of the Grosses Walsertal Valley

Our Grosses Walsertal valley is a UNESCO 'Biosphere Reserve' and a 'European Destination of Excellence'. Watch this two minute video to discover the beauty of the place and its people, and why it has been awarded these titles.