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The beautiful city of Vienna, Austria's capital, is our setting for this long weekend away to search for the critically endangered European Hamster, among other smaller mammals. The vast graveyards and parks on the outskirts of the main city are home to many of these delightful rodents and we stand a very good chance of seeing multiple individuals. Other wildlife in the form of Red Squirrel, European Ground Squirrel (European Souslik) and Roe Deer should also be seen, whilst avian life here can sometimes comprise Black Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker and Pied Flycatcher. This short break will also take in the cultural elements of the city centre, with optional visits to the Natural History Museum, the Schonbrum Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral or the incredible neo-gothic Rathaus. With time to explore the wildlife and the city, this will be the perfect long weekend getaway.


    

  • Observing the enigmatic and critically endangered European Hamster
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  • European Ground Squirrel (Souslik), Red Squirrel and Roe Deer also likely
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  • A variety of woodpeckers and other woodland birds
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  • Time to visit the many cultural highlights of Austria's capital
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  • Stay in a 4* hotel
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  • Public transport only during this tour
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  • Led by an expert naturalist 
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Tell me about Austria …


Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe. It is very mountainous and has temperate and alpine climates. In 788 AD Charlemagne introduced Christianity and, under the Habsburg dynasty, Austria became one of the great powers of Europe. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed in 1918 at the end of World War 1. Although Austria is most famous for its mountains, the warm flat lowland region of Neusiedler See is one of Europe’s least known wildlife diversity hotspots.




Neusiedler See lies in an area of Austria which is at a crossroads of landscapes, habitats and cultures. It spans the Austro-Hungarian border and was the first bi-national park to be created in Europe.

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Breakfast and lunches are included in the tour cost. Dinners are not included and will comprise different venues each evening.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:


    

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age
Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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Hamsters & Sousliks - A Weekend in Vienna

Tour Code: AUT03

A relaxed weekend in the cultural city of Vienna to observe much of the city's wildlife, including Europe's rarest rodent - the European Hamster!

£1,195

Flight Inclusive

£995

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Highlights

  • Observing the enigmatic and critically endangered European Hamster
  • European Ground Squirrel (Souslik), Red Squirrel and Roe Deer also likely
  • A variety of woodpeckers and other woodland birds
  • Time to visit the many cultural highlights of Austria's capital
  • Stay in a 4* hotel
  • Public transport only during this tour
  • Led by an expert naturalist 

Summary

The beautiful city of Vienna, Austria's capital, is our setting for this long weekend away to search for the critically endangered European Hamster, among other smaller mammals. The vast graveyards and parks on the outskirts of the main city are home to many of these delightful rodents and we stand a very good chance of seeing multiple individuals. Other wildlife in the form of Red Squirrel, European Ground Squirrel (European Souslik) and Roe Deer should also be seen, whilst avian life here can sometimes comprise Black Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker and Pied Flycatcher. This short break will also take in the cultural elements of the city centre, with optional visits to the Natural History Museum, the Schonbrum Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral or the incredible neo-gothic Rathaus. With time to explore the wildlife and the city, this will be the perfect long weekend getaway.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart Heathrow; arrive Vienna
Day
2
Hamsters & sightseeing
Day
3
Sousliks & sightseeing
Day
4
Depart Vienna; arrrive Heathrow

What's Included?

Food

Breakfast and lunches are included in the tour cost. Dinners are not included and will comprise different venues each evening.

Reviews

C.H. Essex, Jul 24, Sep 2024

Jake and Will were amazing and looked after us throughout the trip. Jake's knowledge of the wildlife and habitats was brilliant. Sitting with the Sousliks was so lovely and I could have stayed for hours. I also saw my first Nuthatches which I had hoped for. There was also time to visit the city and explore, with cake thrown in!

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S.N. London, Jul 24, Sep 2024

Jake and Will were excellent leaders. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy and were knowledgeable and fun. It was a highlight to see the hamsters as well as the souslik and red squirrels. It was great to have the opportunity to see the city too.

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C.N. Surrey, Jul 24, Sep 2024

The hamsters and sousliks were both absolutely captivating. It was lovely to get multiple opportunities to visit the hamsters and there was a perfect mix of wildlife and culture. We appreciated the easy going itinerary with no pressure to join the group for evening meals, etc. After a couple of days navigating public transport with the group we were confident enough to make a return visit to the sousliks on our own, which was a wonderful bonus.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,195

Land Only

£995

Single Supplement

£245

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Jacob Everitt
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European Hamster
European Souslik
Vienna's Natural History Museum
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European Hamster
Black Woodpecker
European Hamster (Will Crombie)
European Souslik (Will Crombie)
Red Squirrel (Will Crombie)
Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna
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