14 days in Austria, Prague & Munich 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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London, UK to Vienna is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Vienna, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November in Vienna, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

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

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, then explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter). Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, browse the exhibits of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, and finally see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7.

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You can drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In November, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hallstatt.

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): make a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", discover the riches below the earth's surface at Salzwelten Hallstatt, and then take in the pleasant sights at Old Town. On your second day here, stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, then make a trip to Central Square Marktplatz, then take in the awesome beauty at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, and finally see the interesting displays at Oldtimer- und Erlebnismuseum Rund ums Rad.

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Getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Willendorf in der Wachau.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): examine the collection at Venus of Willendorf, examine the collection at Venusium, then appreciate the views at Wachau Valley, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Wallfahrtskirche Maria Laach, and finally stop by Waldviertler Mohnhof.

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Getting from Hallstatt to Willendorf in der Wachau by car takes about 3 hours. In December in Willendorf in der Wachau, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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You can drive from Willendorf in der Wachau to Prague in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): get curious at Deutsches Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Asamkirche, then make a trip to Marienplatz, and finally admire the striking features of St. Peter's Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, then examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and then admire the striking features of New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus).

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Fly from Prague to Munich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Munich sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly back home.