15 days in Switzerland & Austria Itinerary
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Start: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Zurich, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Grindelwald, Switzerland
— 1 night
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Interlaken, Switzerland
— 1 night
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Innsbruck, Austria
— 1 night
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Salzburg, Austria
— 2 nights
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Hallstatt, Austria
— 1 night
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Kaprun, Austria
— 1 night
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Zell am See, Austria
— 1 night
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Vienna, Austria
— 4 nights
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End: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Zurich, Switzerland — 2 nights
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Big Small Town
Bring the kids along to Lake Lucerne and Bahnhofstrasse. Change things up with a short trip to Chapel Bridge in Lucerne (about 1h 5 min away). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Old Town, stroll around Lindenhof Hill, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthaus Zurich.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Zurich is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Jeddah in September, expect Zurich to be colder, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Grindelwald.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Zurich is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Jeddah in September, expect Zurich to be colder, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald, Switzerland — 1 night
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Glacier Village
On the 13th (Wed), get interesting insight from Jungfraujoch and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen.
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You can drive from Zurich to Grindelwald in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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You can drive from Zurich to Grindelwald in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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Interlaken, Switzerland — 1 night
On the 14th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz.
To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Interlaken trip itinerary builder.
Interlaken is just a stone's throw from Grindelwald. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive to Innsbruck.
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Interlaken is just a stone's throw from Grindelwald. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive to Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck, Austria — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): explore the galleries of Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, then get to know the resident critters at Alpenzoo, then get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom zu St. Jakob.
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Drive from Interlaken to Innsbruck in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Innsbruck are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Salzburg.
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Drive from Interlaken to Innsbruck in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Innsbruck are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Salzburg.
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Salzburg, Austria — 2 nights
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Rome of the North
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then explore the galleries of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg.
To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Salzburg journey planner.
You can drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In September, daytime highs in Salzburg are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hallstatt.
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You can drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In September, daytime highs in Salzburg are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hallstatt.
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Hallstatt, Austria — 1 night
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Pearl of Austria
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallstatt Lutheran Church, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, then take an in-depth tour of Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee, then explore the activities along Hallstatter See, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Gosauseen.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Hallstatt holiday planner.
You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kaprun.
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You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kaprun.
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Kaprun, Austria — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill, then don't miss a visit to Burg Kaprun, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kitzsteinhorn, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St.Margareta Church.
For other places to visit and other tourist information, read our Kaprun trip planner.
You can drive from Hallstatt to Kaprun in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Zell am See.
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For other places to visit and other tourist information, read our Kaprun trip planner.
You can drive from Hallstatt to Kaprun in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Zell am See.
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Zell am See, Austria — 1 night
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On the 20th (Wed), trek along Schattberg X-press, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and then explore the activities along Lake Zell.
For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Zell am See day trip planning site.
Zell am See is just a stone's throw from Kaprun. September in Zell am See sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly to Vienna.
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Zell am See is just a stone's throw from Kaprun. September in Zell am See sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly to Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria — 4 nights
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City of Dreams
Bring the kids along to Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, find something for the whole family at Prater, see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Zell am See to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September in Vienna, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 24th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Zell am See to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September in Vienna, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 24th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
Austria travel guide
Situated in the Central European Alps, Austria combines an alluring bundle of elegant urban architecture, cultural centers, and dramatic landscapes. This German-speaking country of 8.5 million residents is known for its rich history, dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, as well as its art, music, and scenery. Along with the neighboring country of Switzerland, Austria serves as the winter sports capital of Europe and is home to some of the continent's most popular ski resorts. This landlocked nation draws visitors from across the globe to its mountains, historical villages, and culturally rich cities. Experience trekking in the Alps one day and drinking regional wine at a crowded pub after a day of sightseeing in the capital Vienna the next.
