9 days in Austria & Munich Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Munich itinerary planner.

Lisbon, Portugal to Munich is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Lisbon in March; daily highs in Munich reach 11°C and lows reach 0°C. On the 31st (Fri), you'll travel to Innsbruck.

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

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Innsbruck road trip website.

Getting from Munich to Innsbruck by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March in Innsbruck, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg, then shop like a local with Getreidegasse, then contemplate the long history of Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Salzburg holiday site.

Drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hallstatt.

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

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Hallstatt Lutheran Church, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Salzwelten Hallstatt, then enjoy breathtaking views from Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", and finally don't miss a visit to Central Square Marktplatz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Hallstatter See, stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, and then take in the pleasant sights at Old Town.

Plan trip to Hallstatt with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vienna.

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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Schönbrunn Zoo, admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and don't miss a visit to Stephansplatz.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Vienna road trip website.

You can drive from Hallstatt to Vienna in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.