14 days in Austria Itinerary

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

Rattenberg - Medieval pedestrian zone and Spitalskirche will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Leutascher Geisterklamm and Alpes. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Innsbruck: Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld), Piburger See (in Oetz) and Stuibenfall (in Umhausen). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Wilten, fly down the slopes at Schlick 2000, contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, and examine the collection at Panorama and kaiserjager museum.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Innsbruck trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Innsbruck is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Amsterdam in December: high temperatures in Innsbruck hover around 6°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Krimml.

Krimml is a municipality in the federal state of Salzburg, Austria, in the Pinzgau region.GeographyIt is located in the Zell am See District, 54 km from the district's capital. On the 28th (Wed), examine the collection at Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill, hike along Jodelwanderweg, relax and rejuvenate at Alpenwelt FelsenBAD&SPA, make a trip to Gletscherblickalm Hochkrimml, then take in the dramatic scenery at Wasserfall Hart, and finally admire the sheer force of Krimml Falls (Krimmler Wasserfalle).

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Krimml holiday maker site.

Getting from Innsbruck to Krimml by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Innsbruck in December, you will find days in Krimml are a bit cooler (1°C), and nights are about the same (-5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can drive to Kals am Grossglockner.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kals am Grossglockner journey website.

Traveling by car from Krimml to Kals am Grossglockner takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -4°C. You'll set off for Salzburg on the 29th (Thu).

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Untersberg, examine the collection at Salzburger Freilichtmuseum, stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian), contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then gain insight at Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), and finally admire the striking features of Fortress Hohensalzburg. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Fuschlsee Rundweg, admire the striking features of Red Bull Headquarters, make a trip to St Gilgen Mozartplatz, appreciate the views at Bluntautal Valley, then identify plant and animal life at Naturbadegebiet Vorderkaser, and finally learn something new at Skischule Sturm Almenwelt.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Salzburg travel route planner.

Drive from Kals am Grossglockner to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can drive to Hallstatt.

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

Get a sense of the local culture at Parish of the Assumption and Hallstatt Lutheran Church. Discover out-of-the-way places like Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary and Stift Admont. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hallstatt: Gmunden (Traunsee & Traunstein), Ebensee am Traunsee (Offensee, Feuerkogel, &more) and Traunkirchen (Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen & Johannesbergkapelle). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Badestrand Hallstatt, relax and rejuvenate at Salzkammergut Thermal Spa, see the interesting displays at Museum Hallstatt, and let the kids burn off some steam at Obertraun Bathing Area/Lakeside Recreation Area.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Hallstatt tour planner.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hallstatt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Klagenfurt.

Located on Woethersee, Klagenfurt serves as the capital of the federal state of Carinthia.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Stift Sankt Georgen am Langsee, take in the spiritual surroundings of Stadtpfarrkirche St. Veit, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarre Maria Saal, admire the striking features of Kreuzberglkirche, Kreuzweg, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Klagenfurt War Cemetery - Commonwealth War Grave, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Stift Viktring.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Klagenfurt day trip planning website.

You can drive from Hallstatt to Klagenfurt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. January in Klagenfurt sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Graz.

With six universities, Graz represents a young, laid-back, and lively city with nightlife that doesn't stop.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Stadtpfarrkirche, take in the spiritual surroundings of Herz Jesu Kirche, delve into the distant past at Burgruine Gosting, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Stift Rein, then examine the collection at Oesterreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stuebing, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Barenschutzklamm. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Step Church (Stiegenkirche), contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Graz, get a new perspective on nature at Universalmuseum Joanneum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Herrengasse, then contemplate the long history of Stallbastei, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St. Barbara.

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Graz trip planner.

You can drive from Klagenfurt to Graz in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Graz can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.