7 days in Austria Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Austria itinerary planner
Start: Valletta, Island of Malta
Fly to Munich, Train to Innsbruck
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Innsbruck
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Salzburg
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Vienna
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Innsbruck — 1 night
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Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom zu St. Jakob, contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, and then take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm). Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Leutascher Geisterklamm, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rosshutte, then fly down the slopes at Stubaier Gletscher, and finally look for gifts at BierWelt.Tirol.
Before you visit Innsbruck, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Valletta, Malta to Innsbruck is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Valletta in December, things will get cooler in Innsbruck: highs are around 6°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.
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Salzburg — 1 night
Rome of the North
Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.On the 29th (Thu), take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), then get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace.
For more things to do and more tourist information, read our Salzburg trip tool.
Getting from Innsbruck to Salzburg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. December in Salzburg sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Vienna.
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Vienna — 4 nights
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City of Dreams
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.Head to Graben and Kohlmarkt and Vienna Naschmarktfor plenty of shopping. Discover out-of-the-way places like Rathausplatz and Ringstrasse. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Albertina, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace.
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Getting from Salzburg to Vienna by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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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.
