6 days in Austria Itinerary

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Fly to Vienna International Airport, Drive to Schwechat
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Schwechat
Drive
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Hallstatt
— 1 night
Drive
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St. Wolfgang
— 2 nights
Drive
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St Gilgen
Drive
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Unterach am Attersee
Drive
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Mondsee
Drive
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Melk
Drive
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Willendorf in der Wachau
Drive
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Sankt Polten
Drive
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Vienna
— 2 nights
Fly

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Schwechat

Schwechat is a town southeast of Vienna known for the Vienna International Airport and Schwechater beer. To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Schwechat trip builder site.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Schwechat is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in December, things will get colder in Schwechat: highs are around 5°C and lows about 0°C. You will leave for Hallstatt on the 6th (Tue).
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Hallstatt — 1 night

Pearl of Austria

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.
Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): kick back and relax at Badestrand Hallstatt and then pause for some serene contemplation at Hallstatt Lutheran Church.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Hallstatt day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Schwechat to Hallstatt in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to St. Wolfgang.
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St. Wolfgang — 2 nights

St. On the 7th (Wed), stroll around Kurpark.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our St. Wolfgang trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Hallstatt to St. Wolfgang in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to drive to St Gilgen.
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St Gilgen

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the St Gilgen trip website.

St Gilgen is very close to St. Wolfgang. You'll set off for Unterach am Attersee on the 9th (Fri).
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Unterach am Attersee

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Unterach am Attersee trip itinerary planner.

Unterach am Attersee is just a short distance from St Gilgen. You'll set off for Mondsee on the 9th (Fri).
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Mondsee

Mondsee is a town in the Vöcklabruck district in the Austrian state of Upper Austria located on the shore of the lake Mondsee. For traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Mondsee travel route site.

Mondsee is very close to Unterach am Attersee. You'll set off for Melk on the 9th (Fri).
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Melk

Melk, a small town of about 5,000, hugs the south side of the Danube.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Melk trip builder app.

You can drive from Mondsee to Melk in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. December in Melk sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C at night. On the 9th (Fri), you'll travel to Willendorf in der Wachau.
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Willendorf in der Wachau

On the 9th (Fri), examine the collection at Venus of Willendorf.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Willendorf in der Wachau trip itinerary tool.

Willendorf in der Wachau is just a stone's throw from Melk. December in Willendorf in der Wachau sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sankt Polten.
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Sankt Polten

Sankt Pölten, mostly abbreviated to the official name St. To find maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Sankt Polten trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Willendorf in der Wachau to Sankt Polten in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. On the 9th (Fri), you're off to Vienna.
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Vienna — 2 nights

City of Dreams

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.
On the 9th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, and then pause for some photo ops at Maria Theresia Denkmal.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip builder.

You can drive from Sankt Polten to Vienna in an hour. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Austria travel guide

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Castles · Art Museums · Architectural Buildings
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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