22 days in Austria Itinerary

Altstadt von Innsbruck and Schloss Ambras Innsbruck are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Stubaier Gletscher and Dom zu St. Jakob. Explore Innsbruck's surroundings by going to Neustift im Stubaital (Grawa Wasserfall & Parasailing & Paragliding), Leutascher Geisterklamm (in Leutasch) and Rosshutte (in Seefeld in Tirol). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Maria-Theresien-Strasse, explore the activities along Achensee, admire the striking features of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and find something for the whole family at Alpine Coaster.

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Valletta, Malta to Innsbruck is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Valletta in August: high temperatures in Innsbruck hover around 29°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Zell am See.

Escape the urban bustle at Kitzsteinhorn and Liechtensteinklamm. Kids will enjoy Schmittenhohe and Lake Zell. Take a break from Zell am See with a short trip to Bad Gasteiner Wasserfall in Bad Gastein, about 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Sigmund-Thun-Klamm and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Elisabethkapelle.

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Drive from Innsbruck to Zell am See in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August, daytime highs in Zell am See are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Schloss Hellbrunn and Petersfriedhof. Family-friendly places like Fortress Hohensalzburg and Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Salzburg: Gollinger Wasserfall (in Golling an der Salzach), Salzwelten Salzburg (in Hallein) and Frauenkirche (in Bischofshofen). Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Eisriesenwelt, examine the collection at Hangar-7, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian).

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Traveling by car from Zell am See to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Melk.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Melk Abbey, appreciate the views at Wachau Valley, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Durnstein Abbey, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Wehrkirche St. Michael.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Melk trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Melk takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Melk when traveling from Salzburg in August, with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Vienna.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Karlskirche and Votivkirche. Family-friendly places like Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and wander the streets of Graben and Kohlmarkt.

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You can take a train from Melk to Vienna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Melk, expect a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Vienna, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.