9 days in Vienna & Zell am See 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): explore the world behind art at Albertina, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, then see the interesting displays at Mozarthaus Vienna, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral. On the next day, make a trip to Stephansplatz, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, then ponder the world of politics at Rathaus, and finally examine the collection at Hofburg.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vienna is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Riyadh in February, expect Vienna to be colder, temps between 5°C and -1°C. On the 5th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Get out of town with these interesting Zell am See side-trips: Die Bergbahn Kitzbuhel - KitzSki (in Kitzbuhel), Obertauern Ski Resort (in Obertauern) and Kitzsteinhorn (in Kaprun). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Schmittenhohe, look for gifts at SOPURE - Salt & Soaps, make a trip to Burg Kaprun, and fly down the slopes at Zell Am See.

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You can fly from Vienna to Zell am See in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Zell am See, with lows of -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Vienna.

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Traveling by flight from Zell am See to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Vienna when traveling from Zell am See in February, with lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.