12 days in Austria Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. St. Stephen's Cathedral and Ringstrasse will appeal to history buffs. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Ysperklamm (in Yspertal), Wachau Valley (in Joching) and Melk Abbey (in Melk). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Hofburg, identify plant and animal life at Johannesbachklamm, don't miss a visit to Stephansplatz, and pause for some serene contemplation at Die St. Georgs-Kathedrale.

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New York City, USA to Vienna is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Vienna is 6 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Vienna at 41°F and lows at 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel to Neustift im Stubaital.

On the 29th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Stubaier Gletscher, tour the pleasant surroundings at Neustift, fly down the slopes at Serlesbahnen, then admire the striking features of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and finally don't miss a visit to Pfarrkirche Igls Vill.

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Traveling by car from Vienna to Neustift im Stubaital takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Neustift im Stubaital can reach 40°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Reutte.

Reutte is a market town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. On the 30th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lourdeskapelle, fly down the slopes at Rodelbahn Krinnenalpe, then ski along the peaceful trails at Reuttener Seilbahnen, and finally examine the collection at Burgenwelten Ehrenberg.

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You can drive from Neustift im Stubaital to Reutte in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, daytime highs in Reutte are 42°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Schloss Hellbrunn and St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter). Your inner history buff will appreciate Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle and Petersfriedhof. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7, contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), explore the ancient world of Catacombe Del Cimitero Di San Pietro, and take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace.

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Traveling by car from Reutte to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 42°F in December, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.