Historic café near the centre famous for pastries and Viennese coffee; great way to start and it's typically open from about 7:30am. Try the viennoiserie and a Melange.
Former imperial summer residence with state rooms and expansive gardens — join a palace tour and stroll the grounds; main visiting hours are roughly 8:30am–5:30pm (varies seasonally).
The imperial palace zone and museums offer insight into Habsburg life; museums generally open 9:00am–5:00pm. The Spanish Riding School has limited-performance times — check schedule if you want a show.
Central square with the New Town Hall and the famous Glockenspiel which performs around 11:00am (also 12:00pm and 5:00pm on some days) — check daily schedule.
Scenic rail journey into Switzerland via Munich/Memmingen or Lindau; expect about 4–5 hours depending on connections — use DB/SBB timetables and reserve seats where possible.
Alpine summit with panoramic views — the cogwheel railway and cableways typically operate through autumn (first trains ~8:30am, last descents vary); check current timetable for seasonal changes.
High-Alpine experience with glacier views, ice palace and observation deck; trains operate year-round but mountain facilities and visibility depend on weather — allow 5–6 hours round trip and check timetables and weather before departure.
Allow at least 1–1.5 hours for city to airport transfer by train or taxi plus recommended check-in time for flights; adjust based on your flight schedule.