5 days in Austrian Alps & Munich Itinerary

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): relax and rejuvenate at Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld, then fly down the slopes at Stubaier Gletscher, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pfarrkirche Fulpmes, and finally get to know the resident critters at Alpenzoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Fri): steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Innsbruck, take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom zu St. Jakob, and finally examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten.

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Munich, Germany to Innsbruck is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in March, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to St Gilgen.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Hallstatt Lutheran Church, take in the pleasant sights at Old Town, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Wolfgang. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): discover the riches below the earth's surface at Salzwelten Hallstatt, take in panoramic vistas at Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", then look for gifts at Alte Handwerkerei, then don't miss a visit to St Gilgen Mozartplatz, and finally examine the collection at Musik Instrumenten Museum Der Volker.

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Traveling by car from Innsbruck to St Gilgen takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the 3rd (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, then explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace.

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Salzburg is very close to St Gilgen. In April, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive 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.

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Drive from Salzburg to Munich in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You will leave for home on the 3rd (Mon).