9 Nights / 10 Days: Innsbruck – Zell am See – Salzburg – Vienna

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck

Morning: Land at Innsbruck Airport or arrive by train. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Relax and unwind after your journey.

Afternoon: Explore the Old Town (Altstadt), with its medieval charm and the iconic Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), adorned with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles.

Evening: Walk along Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck’s lively street for shopping and dining. Dinner at a Tyrolean restaurant featuring Austrian delicacies.

Overnight: Innsbruck

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Day 2: Exploring Innsbruck & Surroundings

Morning: Visit the Bergisel Ski Jump, an architectural marvel offering stunning views. Ride the Hungerburg Funicular to the Nordkette Mountain Range for breathtaking Alpine vistas.

Afternoon: Tour Ambras Castle, a Renaissance treasure with beautiful gardens and art collections. Have lunch overlooking Innsbruck’s scenic skyline.

Evening: Stroll along the Inns River Promenade for picturesque views. Optional: Attend a traditional Tyrolean cultural show.

Overnight: Innsbruck

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Day 3: Innsbruck to Zell am See (approx. 145 km, 2 hours by car or train)

Morning: Check out and travel to Zell am See. Check-in to your hotel and unwind.

Afternoon: Stroll around Lake Zell, known for its pristine waters and panoramic mountain views. Rent a boat or relax on the lakefront.

Evening: Dinner at a lakeside restaurant offering scenic views.

Overnight: Zell am See

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Day 4: Exploring Zell am See

Morning: Take the Schmittenhöhe Cable Car for panoramic Alpine views. Short hikes and cafés await at the summit.

Afternoon: Visit the Kaprun High Alpine Reservoirs, marveling at the stunning landscape and impressive engineering. Lunch at the café overlooking the reservoirs.

Evening: Relax at the Tauern Spa Kaprun featuring thermal pools and wellness facilities.

Overnight: Zell am See

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Day 5: Zell am See to Salzburg (approx. 100 km, 1.5 hours by car or train)

Morning: Check out and travel to Salzburg. Upon arrival, check-in and unwind.

Afternoon: Visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, a baroque masterpiece. Walk across the Makartsteg Bridge with love locks and enjoy river views.

Evening: Explore Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s bustling shopping street, and visit Mozart’s Birthplace, now a museum. Dinner at a traditional Austrian restaurant.

Overnight: Salzburg

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Day 6: Exploring Salzburg

Morning: Tour the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Europe’s largest preserved castle. Enjoy its museum and panoramic views of the city. Visit Salzburg Cathedral and the charming Residenzplatz.

Afternoon: Drive (30 minutes) to Hellbrunn Palace to explore its trick fountains and gardens. Return to Salzburg for lunch at a local café.

Evening: Attend a Mozart dinner concert or explore Salzburg’s vibrant nightlife.

Overnight: Salzburg

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Day 7: Salzburg to Vienna (approx. 295 km, 3 hours by car or train)

Morning: Check out and travel to Vienna. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and unwind.

Afternoon: Walk along the Ringstrasse, Vienna’s iconic boulevard. See landmarks like the State Opera, Parliament Building, and City Hall.

Evening: Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a Gothic marvel with intricate stained glass. Climb its South Tower for city views. Dinner near Graben Street, Vienna’s lively shopping district.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 8: Exploring Vienna

Morning: Tour the opulent Schonbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' summer residence, including its gardens and state rooms.

Afternoon: Explore the Hofburg Palace and its Sisi Museum. Discover the Imperial Apartments and Silver Collection.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at a Viennese wine tavern in Grinzing, known for its cozy atmosphere and local wines.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 9: Vienna Woods & More Vienna Exploration

Morning: Embark on a half-day tour of the Vienna Woods. Visit the Roman city of Baden, the Mayerling Memorial Chapel, and the Seegrotte, Europe’s largest subterranean lake (includes a boat ride).

Afternoon: Return to Vienna and relax with some leisure time at Naschmarkt, the city’s vibrant market.

Evening: Optional: Attend a performance at the Vienna State Opera or enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 10: Departure from Vienna

Morning: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your onward journey.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Innsbruck

  • Hotel Schwarzer Adler Innsbruck – Innenstadt
  • Hotel Innsbruck – Altstadt
  • The Penz Hotel – Innenstadt

Zell am See

  • Grand Hotel Zell am See – Zell am See
  • Hotel Salzburgerhof – Zell am See
  • Superior Hotel Tirolerhof – Zell am See

Salzburg

  • Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg – Altstadt
  • Hotel Sacher Salzburg – Altstadt
  • Hotel Schloss Mönchstein – Mönchsberg
  • Schloss Fuschl, a Rosewood Hotel – Hof bei Salzburg
  • Schloss Leopoldskron – Leopoldskron-Moos

Vienna

  • Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere – Landstraße
  • Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Sacher Wien – Innere Stadt
  • Palais Coburg Residenz – Innere Stadt
  • Park Hyatt Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Rosewood Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • SO/ Vienna – Leopoldstadt
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna – Innere Stadt

Luxury

Innsbruck

  • NALA Individuellhotel – Wilten
  • Stage 12 Hotel by Penz – Innenstadt
  • Hotel Leipziger Hof Innsbruck – Pradl

Zell am See

  • Elements Resort Zell am See; BW Signature Collection – Zell am See
  • Hotel Berner – Zell am See
  • Hotel Stadt Wien – Zell am See

Salzburg

  • Boutique Hotel Am Dom – Altstadt
  • Hotel & Villa Auersperg – Neustadt
  • Hotel Bristol Salzburg – Altstadt
  • Hotel Elefant Family Business – Altstadt
  • Hotel Goldgasse – Altstadt
  • Sheraton Grand Salzburg – Neustadt

Vienna

  • Altstadt Vienna – Neubau
  • Grand Hotel Wien – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Das Tyrol – Mariahilf
  • Hotel Sans Souci Wien – Neubau
  • Le Méridien Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Vienna Marriott Hotel – Innere Stadt

Standard

Innsbruck

  • Hotel Mondschein – Mariahilf
  • Basic Hotel Innsbruck – Altstadt
  • Hotel Zach – Innenstadt

Zell am See

  • Alpenhotel Tauernstüberl – Zell am See
  • Hotel Glasererhaus – Zell am See
  • Hotel Grüner Baum – Zell am See

Salzburg

  • Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg – Neustadt
  • Hotel am Mirabellplatz – Neustadt
  • Hotel Imlauer & Bräu – Neustadt
  • Hotel Markus Sittikus – Neustadt
  • Star Inn Hotel Salzburg Zentrum – Riedenburg

Vienna

  • 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier – Neubau
  • Hotel Beethoven Wien – Mariahilf
  • Hotel Daniel Vienna – Landstraße
  • Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus – Josefstadt
  • Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna – Neubau

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