38 days in Austria Itinerary

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Fly to Munich, Train to Innsbruck
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Innsbruck
— 5 nights
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Zell am See
— 4 nights
Drive
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Launsdorf
— 3 nights
Drive
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Klagenfurt
— 3 nights
Drive
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Salzburg
— 4 nights
Drive
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Mauthausen
— 3 nights
Drive
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Schrems
— 2 nights
Drive
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Mautern an der Donau
— 2 nights
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Hinterbruhl
— 2 nights
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Vienna
— 7 nights
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Innsbruck — 5 nights

You've added Grawa Wasserfall, Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen, Swarovski Kristallwelten, and other attractions to your itinerary. Visiting Golfpark Mieminger Plateau and Rofan Seilbahn will get you outdoors. Appreciate the collections at Tyrolean Folk Art Museum and The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Innsbruck: Rattenberg - Medieval pedestrian zone (in Rattenberg), Burgenwelten Ehrenberg (in Reutte) and Tratzberg Castle (in Jenbach). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, buy something for everyone on your list at Einkaufszentrum Sillpark, enjoy the sand and surf at Baggersee Rossau, and look for gifts at Speckeria.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Innsbruck trip planner.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Innsbruck is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Jeddah in October, with highs in Innsbruck at 18°C and lows at 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Zell am See.
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Zell am See — 4 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Schmittenhohe and Zwolferkogelbahn. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Liechtensteinklamm and Tiroler Schaukaserei Wilder Kaser. When in Zell am See, make a side trip to see Kitzlochklamm in Taxenbach, approximately Taxenbach away. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Zell, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm, tour the pleasant surroundings at Schattberg X-press, and stop by Charisma Am Stadtplatz.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Zell am See vacation planning site.

Drive from Innsbruck to Zell am See in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daytime highs in Zell am See are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Launsdorf.
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Launsdorf — 3 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Green Lake as well as Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz). Explore hidden gems such as Burgbau Friesach and Maria Hilf. Get some historical perspective at Altstadt Von Wolfsberg and Wehrkirche Diex. Venture out of the city with trips to Golfclub Murau - Kreischberg (in Sankt Georgen ob Murau), Wachszieher- & Lebzelterwerkstatt und Museum (in Friesach) and Gurk (Schatzkammer Gurk & Dom zu Gurk).

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Launsdorf day trip planning site.

Getting from Zell am See to Launsdorf by car takes about 3 hours. In October, daytime highs in Launsdorf are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Klagenfurt.
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Klagenfurt — 3 nights

City of Culture in the South

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lindwurmbrunnen as well as Minimundus. Let the collections at Porsche Automuseum and Bonsaimuseum capture your imagination. Castle Sommeregg and Altes Rathaus, Alter Platz will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Worthersee, pause for some serene contemplation at Kreuzbergl, explore the world behind art at Wappensaal im Landhaus Klagenfurt, and admire the sheer force of Tscheppaschlucht.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Klagenfurt tour planner.

Klagenfurt is just a short distance from Launsdorf. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.
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Salzburg — 4 nights

Rome of the North

Your day by day itinerary now includes Salzwelten Altaussee as well as Panorama Museum. Get some cultural insight at Schloss Hellbrunn and Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape. Discover out-of-the-way places like St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter) and Der Weinfinder. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salzburg: Badestrand Hallstatt (in Hallstatt) and Obertraun Bathing Area/Lakeside Recreation Area (in Obertraun). There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, pick up some local products at Schrannenmarkt, steep yourself in history at Alte furst-erzbischofliche Hofapotheke, and look for gifts at Sporer Likör- & Punschmanufaktur.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Salzburg online trip builder.

Drive from Klagenfurt to Salzburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. October in Salzburg sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mauthausen.
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Mauthausen — 3 nights

Get outdoors at Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm and Golfclub Pfarrkirchen. KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen and Schloss Ennsegg will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mauthausen: Museum der Sinne Villa Sinnenreich (in Berg bei Rohrbach), Mostbirnhaus (in Ardagger Markt) and Muehlviertler Schlossmuseum (in Freistadt).

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Mauthausen road trip website.

Getting from Salzburg to Mauthausen by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to drive to Schrems.
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Schrems — 2 nights

You've now added Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel to your itinerary. On the 25th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel, then step into the grandiose world of Burg Heidenreichstein, then examine the collection at Pankratium, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Naturpark Blockheide. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Weitra, engage your brain at SONNENWELT Grossschonau, then examine the collection at Burg Ottenstein, and finally make a trip to Grosse Basilika.

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You can drive from Mauthausen to Schrems in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mautern an der Donau.
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Mautern an der Donau — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): examine the collection at Nostalgiewelt Eggenburg, then stop by Weritas Wagram, then do a tasting at Weingut Kolkmann, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Benediktinerstift Göttweig. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Mon): stop by Weingut Nikolaihof, appreciate the views at Wachau Valley, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Melk Abbey, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Wehrkirche St. Michael.

For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mautern an der Donau road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Schrems to Mautern an der Donau takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can drive to Hinterbruhl.
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Hinterbruhl — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Seegrotte Hinterbruhl. Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Seegrotte Hinterbruhl and then see the interesting displays at Roman City Carnuntum. Keep things going the next day: tee off at FONTANA Golfclub, step into the grandiose world of Seebenstein Castle, and then identify plant and animal life at Johannesbachklamm.

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Drive from Mautern an der Donau to Hinterbruhl in an hour. In October, daytime highs in Hinterbruhl are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Vienna.
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Vienna — 7 nights

City of Dreams

Your day by day itinerary now includes Wotruba Kirche, Pestsäule, Spanish Riding School, and other attractions you added. Visit Schonbrunn Palace and Maria Am Gestade for their historical value. Do your shopping at Graben and Kohlmarkt and Designer Outlet Parndorf. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Ringstrasse, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of Historic Center of Vienna.

To find more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Vienna driving holiday planner.

Drive from Hinterbruhl to Vienna in an hour. In October in Vienna, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Austria travel guide

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Situated in the Central European Alps, Austria combines an alluring bundle of elegant urban architecture, cultural centers, and dramatic landscapes. This German-speaking country of 8.5 million residents is known for its rich history, dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, as well as its art, music, and scenery. Along with the neighboring country of Switzerland, Austria serves as the winter sports capital of Europe and is home to some of the continent's most popular ski resorts. This landlocked nation draws visitors from across the globe to its mountains, historical villages, and culturally rich cities. Experience trekking in the Alps one day and drinking regional wine at a crowded pub after a day of sightseeing in the capital Vienna the next.
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