17 days in Austria & Munich Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): examine the collection at BMW Welt, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, then admire the striking features of St. Peter's Church, and finally make a trip to Marienplatz. On the 10th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, examine the collection at BMW Museum, and then contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Munich is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Munich, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in May; daily highs in Munich reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Salzburg.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn and then see the interesting displays at Hangar-7. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, shop like a local with Getreidegasse, then make a trip to Mirabell Palace, and finally stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian).

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You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Vienna.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Albertina, admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, and see the interesting displays at Hofburg.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May in Vienna, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can fly to Zell am See.

Explore Zell am See's surroundings by going to Alpentherme Gastein (in Bad Hofgastein), Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge (in Bad Gastein) and Liechtensteinklamm (in St Johann im Pongau). There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Grossglockner High Alpine Road, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Schmittenhohe, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Blausee.

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Zell am See takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Zell am See, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.

Venture out of the city with trips to Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld), St. Anton am Arlberg (St Anthony of Padua & St. Anton) and Achensee (in Maurach). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten, take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm), and explore the historical opulence of Burgruine Thaur.

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Drive from Zell am See to Innsbruck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can travel back home.