28 days in Austria Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Austria trip itinerary planner
Start: London
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Vienna
— 2 nights
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Joching
— 2 nights
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Graz
— 2 nights
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Hallstatt
— 2 nights
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5
Salzburg
— 1 night
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Grossarl
— 2 nights
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Heiligenblut
— 2 nights
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Kitzbuhel
— 2 nights
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Zell im Zillertal
— 2 nights
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Obergurgl
— 2 nights
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St. Anton am Arlberg
— 2 nights
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Lech
— 3 nights
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Bregenz
— 3 nights
Drive to Innsbruck Airport, Fly to London
End: London
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Vienna — 2 nights

City of Dreams
Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and Wiener Zentralfriedhof for their historical value. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ringstrasse and Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, contemplate the long history of Schweizertor, add some entertainment to your itinerary with Spanish Riding School, and admire the striking features of Historic Center of Vienna.
To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Vienna driving holiday planning site.
London, UK to Vienna is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Vienna, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, Vienna is slightly colder than London - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Joching.
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London, UK to Vienna is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Vienna, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, Vienna is slightly colder than London - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Joching.
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Joching — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): appreciate the views at Wachau Valley. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at Mohndorf.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Joching online trip planner.
Drive from Vienna to Joching in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Joching can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. On the 5th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Graz.
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For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Joching online trip planner.
Drive from Vienna to Joching in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Joching can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. On the 5th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Graz.
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Graz — 2 nights

On the 6th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of the Franciscans (Franziskanerkirche), then admire the striking features of Herz Jesu Kirche, then contemplate the long history of Stadtpfarrkirche, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Herrengasse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St. Barbara, then pause for some serene contemplation at Hundertwasserkirche, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Step Church (Stiegenkirche).
For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Graz day trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Joching to Graz. Traveling from Joching in January, expect little chillier with lows of -5°C in Graz. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Hallstatt.
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For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Graz day trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Joching to Graz. Traveling from Joching in January, expect little chillier with lows of -5°C in Graz. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Hallstatt.
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Hallstatt — 2 nights

Pearl of Austria
On the 8th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee, then fly down the slopes at Ski Resort Loser, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish of the Assumption, and finally examine the collection at Museum Hallstatt. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at Kleines Matterhorn, fly down the slopes at Dachstein West, then stroll through Badestrand Hallstatt, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hallstatt Lutheran Church.
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You can drive from Graz to Hallstatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.
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You can drive from Graz to Hallstatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.
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Salzburg — 1 night

Rome of the North
On the 9th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme.
Plan trip to Salzburg with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Grossarl.
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Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Grossarl.
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Grossarl — 2 nights

Keep things going the next day: stroll through Obertauern Ski Resort, then hit the slopes at Skigebiet obertauern, and then appreciate the history behind Beatles Memorial.
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grossarl trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Salzburg to Grossarl takes 1.5 hours. When traveling from Salzburg in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Grossarl: temperatures range from 0°C by day to -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Heiligenblut.
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For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grossarl trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Salzburg to Grossarl takes 1.5 hours. When traveling from Salzburg in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Grossarl: temperatures range from 0°C by day to -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Heiligenblut.
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Heiligenblut — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at National Park Hohe Tauern. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Falkenstein Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pfarre Obervellach, then relax and float downstream with Club Aktiv Moelltal, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vodopad Jungfernsprung.
To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Heiligenblut trip website.
Getting from Grossarl to Heiligenblut by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In January, daytime highs in Heiligenblut are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Kitzbuhel.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Heiligenblut trip website.
Getting from Grossarl to Heiligenblut by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In January, daytime highs in Heiligenblut are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Kitzbuhel.
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Kitzbuhel — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): grab your bike and head to SportRudi, then fly down the slopes at Pro-Skischule, then fly down the slopes at SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental, and finally play a few rounds at Golfclub Kitzbuhel-Schwarzsee. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at Aquarena, fly down the slopes at Element3 Ski School, then don't miss a visit to Franziskaner Der Immakulata, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Liebfrauenkirche, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Pfarrkirche "Zum Heiligen Andreas".
For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Kitzbuhel trip planner.
Traveling by car from Heiligenblut to Kitzbuhel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In January, daytime highs in Kitzbuhel are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Zell im Zillertal.
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Traveling by car from Heiligenblut to Kitzbuhel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In January, daytime highs in Kitzbuhel are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Zell im Zillertal.
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Zell im Zillertal — 2 nights

On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Dreifaltigkeitskirche Church (Church of the Holy Trinity), then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hohe Salve, then take advantage of the amenities at Westendorf, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarramt Soll.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Zell im Zillertal trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Kitzbuhel to Zell im Zillertal takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Obergurgl.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Zell im Zillertal trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Kitzbuhel to Zell im Zillertal takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Obergurgl.
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Obergurgl — 2 nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Obergurgl trip planner.
Traveling by car from Zell im Zillertal to Obergurgl takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Obergurgl sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to St. Anton am Arlberg.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Obergurgl trip planner.
Traveling by car from Zell im Zillertal to Obergurgl takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Obergurgl sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to St. Anton am Arlberg.
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St. Anton am Arlberg — 2 nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly down the slopes at St. Anton, then hike along Senn's Wonder Walking Trail, then get outside with Jennewein Pure Sports, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Die Kirche von St. Jakob.
To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our St. Anton am Arlberg visit planner.
Getting from Obergurgl to St. Anton am Arlberg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Obergurgl in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in St. Anton am Arlberg, with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lech.
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To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our St. Anton am Arlberg visit planner.
Getting from Obergurgl to St. Anton am Arlberg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Obergurgl in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in St. Anton am Arlberg, with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lech.
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Lech — 3 nights

Popular historic sites such as Pfarrkirche Bartholomaberg and Wallfahrtskirche are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Ski Arlberg and Skirunde Der Weisse Ring. Take a break from Lech with a short trip to Ski Warth-Schroecken in Warth, about 1h 50 min away.
To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lech trip itinerary maker.
Lech is just a stone's throw from St. Anton am Arlberg. In January, daytime highs in Lech are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bregenz.
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To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lech trip itinerary maker.
Lech is just a stone's throw from St. Anton am Arlberg. In January, daytime highs in Lech are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bregenz.
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Bregenz — 3 nights
Step off the beaten path and head to Feinbrennerei Prinz and Pfarrkirche St. Gallus. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Basilika Rankweil and Dom St. Nikolaus. Venture out of the city with trips to Radiomuseum Feldkirch (in Feldkirch) and Frastanzer Brewery (in Frastanz).
To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bregenz road trip tool.
Drive from Lech to Bregenz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. January in Bregenz sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bregenz road trip tool.
Drive from Lech to Bregenz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. January in Bregenz sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
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Feldkirch, Dornbirner Marktplatz, Feinbrennerei Prinz, Adlerwarte Eagle Observatory, Frastanzer Brewery
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Austria travel guide
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.