16 days in Austria Itinerary

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 Rathausplatz and State Hall of the Austrian National Library. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Melk Abbey (in Melk), Klangturm St. Polten (in Sankt Polten) and Wachau Valley (in Joching). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Ringstrasse, get a sense of history and politics at Osterreichisches Parlament, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Military History, and admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus.

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Singapore, Singapore to Vienna is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in December; daily highs in Vienna reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Innsbruck.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Altstadt von Innsbruck and Ischgl-Samnaun ski area. Change things up with these side-trips from Innsbruck: Stubaier Gletscher (in Neustift im Stubaital) and St. Anton (in St. Anton am Arlberg). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Maria-Theresien-Strasse, browse the exhibits of Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, admire the landmark architecture of Imperial Palace, and enjoy breathtaking views from Town Tower (Stadtturm).

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Innsbruck takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Innsbruck, with lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (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.

On the 28th (Thu), take some stellar pictures from Gipfelwelt 3000, take in the awesome beauty at Kitzsteinhorn, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sigmund-Thun-Klamm, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Schmittenhohe and then stop by SOPURE - Salt & Soaps.

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Getting from Innsbruck to Zell am See by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. While traveling from Innsbruck, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Zell am See, ranging from highs of 1°C to lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Petersfriedhof and Obertauern Ski Resort. Get out of town with these interesting Salzburg side-trips: Salzwelten Salzburg (in Hallein), Pfarrkirche U. L. Frau Geburt in Altenmarkt im Pongau (in Altenmarkt im Pongau) and Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen (in Werfen). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Alter Markt, examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, and explore the galleries of DomQuartier Salzburg.

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Traveling by car from Zell am See to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Zell am See in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Salzburg: temperatures range from 6°C by day to -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Hallstatt.

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

On the 2nd (Tue), admire the local landmark of Franz Carl Brunnen, don't miss a visit to Central Square Marktplatz, then go deep underground at Salzwelten Hallstatt, then make a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary.

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Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hallstatt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) 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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): don't miss a visit to Hauptplatz, then contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Graz, then appreciate the history behind Der Kleine Elefant, and finally make a trip to Uhrturm.

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Drive from Hallstatt to Graz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Graz are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to fly back home.