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7-Day Itinerary for Austria in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Vienna
    20 minutes (10.3 km) from Vienna International Airport

    Explore the stunning Baroque architecture of Schonbrunn Palace in the morning, enjoy a traditional Viennese lunch at Café Central in the afternoon, and take in an operatic performance at the Vienna State Opera in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Salzburg
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    2 hours and 45 minutes (295 km) from Vienna

    Visit the birthplace of Mozart in the morning, take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens in the afternoon, and catch a performance at the Salzburg Festival in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Innsbruck
    2 hours (180 km) from Salzburg

    Take a cable car to the top of the Nordkette mountain range in the morning, explore the imperial Hofburg Palace in the afternoon, and visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds exhibit in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Hallstatt
    1 hour and 45 minutes (93 km) from Innsbruck

    Take a boat tour of the picturesque Lake Hallstatt in the morning, explore the Hallstatt Salt Mine in the afternoon, and take in the sunset views from the Skywalk observation deck in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Graz
    2 hours and 45 minutes (200 km) from Hallstatt

    Visit the Kunsthaus Graz modern art museum in the morning, explore the historic Old Town in the afternoon, and enjoy a performance at the Graz Opera House in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Linz
    2 hours and 15 minutes (184 km) from Graz

    Visit the Ars Electronica Center for interactive exhibits on science, art, and technology in the morning, explore the Lentos Art Museum in the afternoon, and enjoy a meal at one of the riverside restaurants in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Vienna
    2 hours and 15 minutes (200 km) from Linz

    Visit the Belvedere Palace for a collection of Austrian art in the morning, take a bike tour along the Danube River in the afternoon, and enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Vienna's Michelin-starred restaurants in the evening.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Wachau Valley for wine-tasting and scenic views, or visiting the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Salzburg. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a Vienna Pass for discounted access to top attractions and public transportation.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Schonbrunn Palace (3 hours, €20)
  • Café Central (1.5 hours, €15)
  • Vienna State Opera (3 hours, €100)
  • Mozart's Birthplace (1.5 hours, €11)
  • Mirabell Gardens (1 hour, free)
  • Salzburg Festival (3 hours, €70)
  • Nordkette Cable Car (2 hours, €33)
  • Hofburg Palace (2 hours, €16)
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds (2 hours, €19)
  • Lake Hallstatt Boat Tour (2 hours, €28)
  • Hallstatt Salt Mine (2 hours, €40)
  • Skywalk Observation Deck (1 hour, €18)
  • Kunsthaus Graz (2 hours, €9)
  • Graz Old Town (2 hours, free)
  • Graz Opera House (3 hours, €60)
  • Ars Electronica Center (2 hours, €13)
  • Lentos Art Museum (2 hours, €11)
  • Belvedere Palace (2 hours, €22)
  • Danube River Bike Tour (4 hours, €20)
  • Michelin-starred Dinner (2 hours, €150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €597

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