15 days in Austria Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Liechtensteinklamm and Salzwelten Salzburg. Take a break from Salzburg with a short trip to Gollinger Wasserfall in Golling an der Salzach, about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, and take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg.

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Chicago, USA to Salzburg is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Chicago to Salzburg, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Chicago in June, with highs in Salzburg at 73°F and lows at 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Hallstatt.

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

On the 3rd (Tue), make a trip to Central Square Marktplatz, then take in panoramic vistas at Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", and then go deep underground at Salzwelten Hallstatt. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, get interesting insight from Lake Hallstatt Explorer, and then take in the pleasant sights at Old Town.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Heiligenblut.

Heiligenblut am Großglockner is a municipality in the district of Spittal an der Drau in Carinthia, Austria.GeographyAt the northwestern edge of Carinthia and bordering East Tyrol and the state of Salzburg state, Heiligenblut is located in a high valley of the High Tauern range within the Central Eastern Alps. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of St Vincent, then admire the engineering at Malta High Alpine Road, then cruise along Grossglockner High Alpine Road, and finally make a trip to Edelweissspitze.

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You can drive from Hallstatt to Heiligenblut in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in July, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive 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. Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Kitzsteinhorn and then take in the dramatic natural features at Sigmund-Thun-Klamm. On the next day, admire the sheer force of Krimml Falls (Krimmler Wasserfalle), pause for some serene contemplation at Liebfrauenkirche, and then explore the activities along Lake Zell.

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You can drive from Heiligenblut to Krimml in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. July in Krimml sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Achensee and Rosshutte. Change things up with a short trip to Stubaier Gletscher in Neustift im Stubaital (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Innsbruck, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom zu St. Jakob, enjoy breathtaking views from Town Tower (Stadtturm), and get your game on at Bergisel Ski Jump.

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You can drive from Krimml to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Innsbruck, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Vienna.

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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like State Hall of the Austrian National Library and Das Goldene Wiener Herz. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, examine the collection at Hofburg, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

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Fly from Innsbruck to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Vienna are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.