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7 Day Austria Itinerary – Best of Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck

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What do waltzes, the Hapsburgs, the Sound of Music, Mozart, mountains for days, schnitzel, and dumplings all have in common?  Austria is a country that magically weaves between high culture and music, amongst urban old town charm that’s juxtaposed with the vastness of alpine summits and outdoor delights.  Use these 7 days in Austria as inspiration and foundation for your future trip to the country.  Inside you’ll find advice from someone that’s been there, tips on where to eat, where to stay, what to see, and what to do.

This Austria itinerary picks the best of the 3 cities of Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck that’ll have you humming tunes, dreaming about the mountains, and salivating over Sacher Torte.  You’ll be amazed by the beauty of Austria and trust me, you’ll want to come back for more.  The hills and so much more are alive here.

Highlights from 7 Days in Austria

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This 7 day Austria itinerary covers the top bucket list items and shows you how you can easily spend a week if not more.

Here are our top 5 highlights of Austria that you can’t miss!

  1. Mozart Concert Dinner
  2. Nordkette
  3. Sound of Music Tour
  4. Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  5. Belvedere Palace
Curious where I stayed?  We started off at the incredibly unique Grätzelhotel in Karmelitermarkt with their hyper-urban studios in the second district of Vienna.

TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO AUSTRIA

  • Where to stay – We stayed in 4 remarkable hotels in Austria but if I were to pick, the best one out of all of them was The Mozart in Salzburg with its modern take on boutique with an awesome restaurant and close proximity to all the action in the city. We used Booking.com for all of our stays and is great for finding the best deals. Alternatively, you can always see if hotel corporate codes might work for you.
  • Car rentals – Save the most money through car rental coupon codes and always start your search with Discover Cars and RentalCars so you know what the best deals are.
  • Flights – International flights are never cheap, but with the Skyscanner “Everywhere” feature you can find the best deals. Check how much it would be for you to get to Austria!
  • Insurance – Not always required but always…

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