8 days in Innsbruck & Vienna Itinerary

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Triumphal Arch (Triumphpforte), Helblinghaus and Hofkirche. Change things up with these side-trips from Innsbruck: St. Anton (in St. Anton am Arlberg), Stubaier Gletscher (in Neustift im Stubaital) and Ischgl-Samnaun ski area (in Ischgl). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), hit the slopes at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Innsbruck, and explore the world behind art at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck (Ambras Castle).

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Innsbruck online route planner .

If you are flying in from Indonesia, the closest major airport is Innsbruck Airport. In January, daytime highs in Innsbruck are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Imperial Palace (Hofburg) has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): examine the collection at Imperial Palace (Hofburg), explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, then admire the striking features of Maria Am Gestade, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, then explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, then explore the world behind art at Albertina, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Augustinerkirche.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna holiday website .

Fly from Innsbruck to Vienna in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.