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. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Innsbruck: Stubaier Gletscher (in Neustift im Stubaital), St. Anton (in St. Anton am Arlberg) and Ischgl-Samnaun ski area (in Ischgl). Next up on the itinerary: hit the slopes at Mayrhofner Bergbahnen, meet the residents at Alpenzoo, steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Innsbruck, and admire the landmark architecture of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl).

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Innsbruck online itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Indonesia, the closest major aiports are Innsbruck Airport, Salzburg Airport and Klagenfurt Airport. In January, daytime highs in Innsbruck are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Cap off 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.

The Hofburg has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): examine the collection at The Hofburg, admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Maria Am Gestade, and finally don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, then explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, then admire the masterpieces at Albertina, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Augustinerkirche.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Vienna travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Innsbruck to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. On the 20th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.