Austria-7-day-itinerary

Austria 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna

  • Travel: Arrive at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
  • Visa: EU citizens do not require a visa; non-EU citizens should check with the Austrian Embassy or Consulate for requirements
  • Transportation: Take the City Airport Train (CAT) to the city center ( approx. 16 minutes, €12)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in the city center
  • Places to go:
    • St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
    • Hofburg Palace (former imperial palace)
    • Graben shopping street
  • Things to know:
    • Austria uses the Euro as its currency
    • Tipping is around 5-10% in restaurants and bars

Day 2: Vienna

  • Places to go:
    • Schönbrunn Palace (former imperial summer residence)
    • Belvedere Palace (baroque palace with gardens)
    • Naschmarkt market for lunch and snacks
  • Activities:
    • Take a stroll along the Danube Canal
    • Visit the Albertina art museum
  • Things to know:
    • Vienna is known for its coffee culture; try a traditional Viennese coffee at a local café

Day 3: Salzburg

  • Transportation: Take the train from Vienna to Salzburg (approx. 2 hours, €50)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in the city center
  • Places to go:
    • Hohensalzburg Fortress (fortress and castle complex)
    • Mirabell Palace and Gardens (baroque palace with gardens)
    • Getreidegasse shopping street
  • Things to know:
    • Salzburg is known for its traditional folk music; attend a performance at the Festspielhaus

Day 4: Hallstatt

  • Transportation: Take the train from Salzburg to Hallstatt (approx. 3 hours, €50)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in Hallstatt
  • Places to go:
    • Visit the Hallstatt Museum of the Salt Mine
    • Take a boat tour on Lake Hallstätter See
    • Explore the village and its shops
  • Things to know:
    • Hallstatt is a small village with limited amenities; plan ahead for meals and activities

Day 5: Innsbruck

  • Transportation: Take the train from Hallstatt to Innsbruck (approx. 4 hours, €60)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in the city center
  • Places to go:
    • Nordkette Mountains (hike and cable car ride)
    • Hofburg Palace (former imperial palace)
    • Visit a traditional Tyrolean restaurant for lunch
  • Things to know:
    • Innsbruck is known for its winter sports; visit the Olympic ski stadium and ski museum

Day 6: Swarovski Crystal Worlds

  • Transportation: Take the train from Innsbruck to Wattens (approx. 30 minutes, €10)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in Wattens
  • Places to go:
    • Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and Workshop
    • Explore the surrounding countryside and villages
  • Things to know:
    • The Swarovski factory tour is a popular activity; book ahead for availability

Day 7: Departure from Innsbruck

  • Transportation: Return to Innsbruck Airport (approx. 1 hour, €20)
  • Accommodation: Check-out of your hotel
  • Things to know:
    • Austria has a well-developed public transportation system; use the ÖBB train network and buses for travel between cities