15 days in Europe 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, and then head off the coast to Donauinsel. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Albertina, then see the interesting displays at Hofburg, then don't miss a visit to Historic Center of Vienna, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna travel planner.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Vienna is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dammam to Vienna is minus 2 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dammam in September, with highs in Vienna at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Traunkirchen.

Traunkirchen is a municipality on the Traunsee in the Austrian state of Upper Austria, Austria.TourismThe lake and the mountains provide opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, diving, skiing, swimming, and surfing. On the 17th (Fri), kick back and relax at Offentlicher Badeplatz Brauwiese and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Traunkirchen attractions website.

Explore your travel options from Vienna to Traunkirchen with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to St Gilgen.

On the 17th (Fri), get outside with Fuschlsee Rundweg.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our St Gilgen trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Traunkirchen to St Gilgen with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mirabell Palace.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Salzburg online trip itinerary maker.

Salzburg is very close to St Gilgen. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Schmittenhohe, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Tauern Spa, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and finally fly down the slopes at Zell Am See. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Wagrain Grafenberg, then don't miss a visit to Liechtensteinklamm, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zell.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Zell am See trip planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Zell am See in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September in Zell am See, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

On the 22nd (Wed), learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, take in nature's colorful creations at English Garden, and then don't miss a visit to Marienplatz. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, then discover the deep blue sea with DIVESPORT, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Munich trip builder site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Zell am See to Munich. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried, take in the dramatic scenery at Rhine Falls, and then shop like a local with Bahnhofstrasse. On the next day, explore the activities along Lake Zurich, wander the streets of Old Town, and then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Zurich travel route builder website.

Traveling by flight from Munich to Zurich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. September in Zurich sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, stroll through Maennlichen, and then appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, then stop by The Mad Cow, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Interlaken trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Interlaken sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.