7 days in Vienna & Bad Ischl Itinerary

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.

Step out of the city life by going to Hohe Wand Wiese and Alpine Joe - Mountain Hiking Guide. Museum-lovers will appreciate Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the striking features of Historic Center of Vienna, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), and get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

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Budapest, Hungary to Vienna is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a train. January in Vienna sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bad Ischl.

Bad Ischl is a spa town in Austria. Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen and Old Town will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will get to explore Tostmann Trachten and Komponierhaeuschen von Gustav Mahler. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bad Ischl: Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee (in Bad Aussee), Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape (in Obertraun) and Odensee (in Pichl-Kainisch). Next up on the itinerary: hit the slopes at Snow Space Salzburg - St. Johann, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish of the Assumption, see the interesting displays at Museum Hallstatt, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary.

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Getting from Vienna to Bad Ischl by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Sat) before leaving for home.