10 days in Switzerland & Austria Itinerary

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Lucerne, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Innsbruck, Austria
— 1 night
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Salzburg, Austria
— 2 nights
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Vienna, Austria
— 4 nights
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Lucerne, Switzerland — 2 nights

On the 11th (Fri), wander the streets of Old Town, then make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse, and then look for gifts at Confiserie Sprungli. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Mt Pilatus, snap pictures at Chapel Bridge, and then take a stroll through Altstadt Luzern.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Lucerne road trip planner.

Bengaluru, India to Lucerne is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Lucerne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bengaluru in August, things will get a bit cooler in Lucerne: highs are around 28°C and lows about 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck, Austria — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), then admire the masterpieces at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, and then examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Innsbruck road trip app.

You can drive from Lucerne to Innsbruck in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Salzburg.
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Salzburg, Austria — 2 nights

Rome of the North

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): examine the collection at Hangar-7, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and finally steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, see the interesting displays at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), steep yourself in history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, then shop like a local with Getreidegasse, and finally step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn.

To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Salzburg trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria — 4 nights

City of Dreams

You'll explore and learn at Belvedere Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. For shopping fun, head to Vienna Naschmarkt or Graben and Kohlmarkt. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Hofburg, don't miss a visit to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and admire the masterpieces at Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude).

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You can drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. August in Vienna sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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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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