A Week of Nature in Austria

1. Day 1: Danube-Auen National Park
   30 min (20 km) from Vienna

   Explore one of Europe's largest remaining floodplains, see diverse wildlife, and enjoy scenic hiking trails.

2. Day 2: Salzburg's Gardens
   3 hours (290 km) from Danube-Auen National Park

   Visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens and the magnificent Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains to immerse in the natural beauty and whimsy of Salzburg.

3. Day 3: Hohe Tauern National Park
   2 hours (160 km) from Salzburg

   Experience the breathtaking glaciers, waterfalls, and peaks of Austria's largest national park.

4. Day 4: Dachstein Ice Cave
   2 hours (100 km) from Hohe Tauern National Park

   Be amazed by the natural wonder of underground icefalls, stalactites, and frozen waterfalls inside the Dachstein Massif.

5. Day 5: Krimmler Waterfalls
   1 hour (60 km) from Dachstein Ice Cave

   Observe one of Europe's highest and most stunning waterfalls with hiking trails in a beautiful Alpine setting.

6. Day 6: Wachau Valley
   4 hours (340 km) from Krimmler Waterfalls

   Relax on a boat tour along the famous Danube River through charming villages, vineyards, and historic landmarks.

7. Day 7: Schönbrunn Palace Gardens
   3 hours (240 km) from Wachau Valley

   Visit the famous Schönbrunn Palace Gardens in Vienna, filled with botanical wonders, statues, and fountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Danube-Auen National Park (4 hours, free)
• Mirabell Palace and Gardens (2 hours, €5)
• Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains (2 hours, €12)
• Hohe Tauern National Park (5 hours, €12)
• Dachstein Ice Cave (3 hours, €25.50)
• Krimmler Waterfalls (3 hours, €5)
• Wachau Valley Boat Tour (2 hours, €20)
• Schönbrunn Palace Gardens (2 hours, €6)
• Total Estimated Costs: €85.50

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other national parks such as Gesäuse and Thayatal. If you want to focus on Alpine hikes, swap out Wachau Valley with Krippensteinhütte for stunning scenic views. If you have less time, combine Salzburg's Gardens and Hohe Tauern National Park in one day.