35 days in Austria Itinerary

Spitz an der Donau is a market town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria, further down from Willendorf on the left bank of the Danube.HistoryOccupied since Celtic times, it was first mentioned in 830. Get some cultural insight at Benediktinerstift Göttweig and Hinterhaus Castle. Visit Stift Altenburg and Melk Abbey for their historical value. Explore Spitz's surroundings by going to Osterreichisches Freimaurermuseum Im Schloss Rosenau (in Schloss Rosenau), Naturpark Blockheide (in Gmuend) and Ysperklamm (in Yspertal). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Wehrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt, explore the stunning scenery at Ötscherbach, explore the world behind art at Keramikmusuem Scheibbs, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Wehrkirche St. Michael.

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Adelaide, Australia to Spitz is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Spitz. Traveling from Adelaide in July, expect Spitz to be warmer, temps between 32°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Mauthausen.

Mauthausen is a small market town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): examine the collection at Ars Electronica Center, explore the galleries of KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen, and then delve into the distant past at Burgruine Windhaag. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Greinburg Castle, then delve into the distant past at Burgruine Losenstein, and then see the interesting displays at Schmollgruber Eisenuhrenmuseum.

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You can drive from Spitz to Mauthausen in 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Franziskanerkirche and Residenzgalerie Salzburg. Popular historic sites such as Petersfriedhof and Schloss Hellbrunn are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salzburg: Seewaldsee (in Sankt Koloman) and Langbathseen (in Ebensee am Traunsee). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Selinger, contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), see the interesting displays at Haus der Natur, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter).

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You can drive from Mauthausen to Salzburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Pfarre Maria Luggau and St.Margareta Church will appeal to history buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Vitalpinum and Kalser Glocknerstrasse. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zell am See: Erlebniswelt Tauerngold (in Rauris) and Walfahrtskirche Maria Schnee (in Virgen). On the 12th (Thu), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Schmittenhohe.

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Traveling by car from Salzburg to Zell am See takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daytime highs in Zell am See are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Leutascher Geisterklamm and Naturschutzgebiet Grosser Ahornboden. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Altstadt von Innsbruck and Dom zu St. Jakob. Change things up with these side-trips from Innsbruck: Hinterriss-Eng (in Hinterriss) and Greifvogelpark (in Umhausen). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Greifvogelpark, admire the masterpieces at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm), and explore the galleries of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl).

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You can drive from Zell am See to Innsbruck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to drive to Nauders.

Finstermünz and Burg Berneck will appeal to history buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Rosengartenschlucht and Schwarzer See. Change things up with these side-trips from Nauders: Ischgl-Samnaun ski area (in Ischgl) and Naturpark Kaunergrat (in Fliess).

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You can drive from Innsbruck to Nauders in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Innsbruck, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Nauders, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Klagenfurt.

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

Popular historic sites such as Landskron Castle and Burgruine Finkenstein are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dobratsch Nature Park and Holzmuseum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Klagenfurt: Stadtturmgalerie (in Gmund), Prebersee (in Tamsweg) and Fitness- und Gesundheitsparcours Warmbad-Villach (in Villach). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Auer von Welsbach Museum, take an in-depth tour of Robert Musil Literatur Museum, admire the masterpieces at Metnitzer Totentanzmuseum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Stift Sankt Georgen am Langsee.

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You can drive from Nauders to Klagenfurt in 5.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nauders in July; daily highs in Klagenfurt reach 32°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Graz.

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

Let the collections at Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus and Planetarium Judenburg capture your imagination. Discover out-of-the-way places like Puchmuseum and Stift Rein. Explore Graz's surroundings by going to Schlossberg - Burg Landskron (in Bruck an der Mur), Burg Gussing (in Gussing) and Freilichtmuseum Gerersdorf (in Gerersdorf bei Gussing). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Sudbahn Museum, steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Graz, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pfarramt Thal-St. Jakob, and walk around Schloss Eggenberg.

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Traveling by car from Klagenfurt to Graz takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Graz, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Schottenkirche and Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Burggarten and Ringstrasse. Venture out of the city with trips to Burgruine Kirchschlag (in Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt), Vogelschutzgebiet Lange Lacke (in Apetlon) and Burgruine Landsee (in Landsee). The adventure continues: stop by Das Goldene Wiener Herz, steep yourself in history at Freyung, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karlskirche, and examine the collection at Leopold Museum.

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Traveling by car from Graz to Vienna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Vienna are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.