12 days in Austria, Zurich & Zermatt Itinerary

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Zurich, Switzerland
— 1 night
Train
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Zermatt, Switzerland
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lech, Austria
— 2 nights
Drive
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St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
— 2 nights
Drive
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Innsbruck, Austria
— 1 night
Fly
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Vienna, Austria
— 2 nights

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Zurich, Switzerland — 1 night

Big Small Town

On the 3rd (Fri), take a stroll through Altstadt Luzern, examine the collection at Bourbaki Panorama, then snap pictures at Chapel Bridge, then pause for some serene contemplation at Hofkirche, and finally wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): wander the streets of Old Town, explore the activities along Lake Zurich, and then don't miss a visit to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport and Bern Belp Airport. March in Zurich sees daily highs of 52°F and lows of 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt, Switzerland — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): get interesting insight from Fly Fish Zermatt, take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, then don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery, then explore the galleries of Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, and finally get great views at Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: take in panoramic vistas at Trockener Steg, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Zermatt sightseeing planner.

Traveling by train from Zurich to Zermatt takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Lech.
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Lech, Austria — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): stroll through Zuers, then fly down the slopes at Skirunde Der Weisse Ring, and then hike along Geoweg Ruefikopf. Here are some ideas for day two: fly down the slopes at Ski Arlberg, then fly down the slopes at Ski area Sonnenkopf, then browse the exhibits of Schattenburg Museum, and finally get to know the resident critters at Wildpark Feldkirch.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lech day trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Zermatt to Lech with the Route module. In March in Lech, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to St. Anton am Arlberg.
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St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Skigebiet Warth Schrocken, take in the awesome beauty at Alberg, then pause for some serene contemplation at Die Pfarrkirche Ischgl, then stroll through Ischgl-Samnaun ski area, and finally see the interesting displays at Seilbahnmuseum. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Senn's Wonder Walking Trail, hit the slopes at St. Anton, then get engrossed in the history at Ski museum, and finally fly down the slopes at Ski Arlberg.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the St. Anton am Arlberg journey maker tool.

St. Anton am Arlberg is very close to Lech. March in St. Anton am Arlberg sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck, Austria — 1 night

On the 11th (Sat), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Alpenzoo, then see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, then take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Dom zu St. Jakob.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Innsbruck online route planner.

Traveling by car from St. Anton am Arlberg to Innsbruck takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in March, and nighttime lows around 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly to Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria — 2 nights

City of Dreams

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, make a trip to Stephansplatz, see the interesting displays at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and admire the masterpieces at Albertina.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Vienna trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Innsbruck to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 51°F, while at night they dip to 34°F.
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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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