Private 10-Day Central Europe Birding Circuit
A private ten-day birding journey through Czechia, the Austrian Alps and Hungary, linking mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.
About this tour
Travel with Prague-based ornithologist Jan Grünwald on an ambitious Central European circuit through Czechia, Austria and Hungary. The route connects South Bohemian fishponds and Šumava forests with Alpine habitats, the wetlands of Lake Neusiedl, Kiskunság and Hortobágy, and the bird-rich woodlands and ponds of South Moravia.
The programme is designed for a broad range of Central European specialities, from forest grouse and woodpeckers to Alpine birds, steppe species, raptors and wetland birds. Exact sites and timing are adapted to weather, access and current bird activity; sightings are never guaranteed.
Guides
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Arrival and introductory birding around Prague at sites such as Mil????ovsk?? h??j, Klánovický les or Slatina pond, depending on timing and conditions.
Bird Vrbenské ponds and Dehtář before continuing into the Šumava region.
A full field day seeking forest and mountain specialities, including opportunities for Black Grouse and other elusive birds.
Early target birding in Šumava followed by a transfer to the Alpine region around Heiligenblut.
Search Alpine habitats for birds such as Rock Ptarmigan and Wallcreeper, then transfer to the Lake Neusiedl region.
Morning wetland and steppe birding around Lange Lacke before continuing into Hungary's Kiskunság National Park.
Continue birding Kiskunság habitats, then travel east to Hortobágy National Park.
Explore the Halastó wetlands and surrounding steppe. This is the most physically demanding day and may include a walk of approximately 15 km.
Final Hungarian birding before travelling to the Hodonín area, with time for Váté písky if conditions allow.
Bird the Mutěnice ponds and Hodonín oakwoods before returning to Prague; departure logistics are confirmed with the final programme.
Locations & map
- Prague and Central Bohemia - Prague / Central Bohemia Czech Republic (Late-spring conditions vary greatly across mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.)
- South Bohemia and Šumava - South Bohemia Czech Republic (Late-spring conditions vary greatly across mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.)
- Austrian Alps and Lake Neusiedl - Carinthia / Burgenland Austria (Late-spring conditions vary greatly across mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.)
- Kiskunság and Hortobágy - Great Hungarian Plain Hungary (Late-spring conditions vary greatly across mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.)
- South Moravia - South Moravia Czech Republic (Late-spring conditions vary greatly across mountain, wetland, steppe and forest habitats.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Departures available 1 May-1 June, avoiding Grossglockner Pass closure, missed late migrants, summer heat and early sunr