Travel information Austria

When a motorcycle tour to Austria is worth it – and which region suits which time of year.

Best time to travel

Best time to travel in Austria

The Alpine passes in Tyrol and Vorarlberg are usually snow-free from May to September.

Best season May to September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mär
  • Apr
  • Mai
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Okt
  • Nov
  • Dez
  • Best time
  • Good to ride
  • Less suitable

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The Alpine passes in Tyrol and Vorarlberg are usually snow-free from May to September. The Salzkammergut, Styria and Carinthia lie lower and can be ridden from April through to October.

Spring (Apr–May)

Salzkammergut , Styria , Carinthia

Valley routes rideable, high passes sometimes still closed

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Tyrol , Vorarlberg , Alpine multi-country tours

All Alpine passes open

Autumn (Sep–Oct)

Carinthia , Adriatic combination tours

Stable weather, clear views

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Not recommended

Alpine passes closed

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