9 days in Salzburg, Hallstatt & Innsbruck Itinerary

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

Salzburg is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Fortress Hohensalzburg, step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and admire the striking features of Mirabell Palace.

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Birmingham, UK to Salzburg is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Birmingham in December, things will get a bit cooler in Salzburg: highs are around 6°C and lows about -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Hallstatt.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick" and then go deep underground at Salzwelten Hallstatt.

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Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hallstatt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Innsbruck.

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

Innsbruck is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), stop by Speckeria, contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alpenzoo.

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You can drive from Hallstatt to Innsbruck in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January in Innsbruck, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.