Austria

How to Visit Graz in One Day: Austria’s Charming Second City

The beautiful city of Graz, Austria

For travellers venturing to Austria as part of a larger Central Europe itinerary, chances are that a visit to Graz doesn’t make the cut. While places like the capital of Vienna, Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg or over-visited Hallstatt get most of the attention, most tourists don’t make the detour to visit Graz. This is undoubtedly a great shame as Graz provides visitors with an incredible mix of historical sites to … Read More

The Ultimate 5 to 7 Days in Austria Itinerary

Hofburg Palace in Vienna

Planning out an Austria itinerary is one of the top things to do when visiting Central Europe. This beautiful country nestled between Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Slovakia has a lot to offer beyond Vienna or Salzburg. And whether you have 5 or 7 days in Austria, you’re sure to have a blast exploring this gorgeous Central European nation. There is a lot to see and … Read More

The Perfect 2 to 3 Days in Vienna Itinerary

Schloss Belvedere

Planning the perfect Vienna itinerary can see a bit overwhelming when you realise on every cobbled street corner, there’s something to admire here. There are baroque facades, imperial palaces and Viennese coffee houses. A home for intellects, artists and politicians, in order to soak in all of the sophistication Vienna has to offer, you’ll need 2 to 3 days in Vienna. Austria’s capital city is filled with world-famous paintings, artefacts … Read More

The Ultimate One Day in Hallstatt Itinerary

Beautiful Hallstatt

One day in Hallstatt is the perfect amount of time to discover the rich heritage, embrace the surrounding nature and head out onto the lake. This alpine village is a popular day trip from Salzburg and makes the perfect stop on a longer tour of Austria. If you want to extend your stay, you will find some suggestions for expanding this Halstatt itinerary at the end.  Situated on the banks … Read More

The Perfect 1, 2 or 3 Days in Innsbruck Itinerary

City of Innsbruck

Innsbruck, the picturesque capital of Tyrol in western Austria, is a charming alpine city nestled in the heart of the snowcapped Austrian Alps. With plenty of unique experiences to discover, spending 1, 2 or 3 days in Innsbruck is a must for any trip to Austria. Use this Innsbruck itinerary to discover this city’s rich history, natural splendour and cosy Austrian cuisine.  How Many Days in Innsbruck? Innsbruck may be … Read More

How to Do a Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna

Planning a Bratislava day trip from Vienna is a great way to see more of Europe without having to venture too far. The beauty of travelling around Europe is that it’s often possible to visit multiple neighbouring countries within a short period of time without having to embark upon lengthy journeys. Some major cities are in such close proximity it’s possible to pop across the border in the morning, see … Read More

The Perfect Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

Mirabell Gardens & Hohensalzburg Fortress

For those with limited time in Austria but who want to see more than one major city in the country, planning a day trip to Salzburg from Vienna can be an excellent option. Austria’s fourth-largest city is compact and easily navigable and the perfect destination for a single-day itinerary. However, you can easily spend 2 or 3 days in Salzburg and, because of this, it can be hard to prioritise … Read More

The Ultimate 2 to 3 Days in Salzburg Itinerary

The beautiful city of Salzburg

Are you visiting Austria and considering planning a 2 to 3 days in Salzburg itinerary? Well, look no further. Located in the west of Austria not far from the German city of Munich, Salzburg has been a popular place for visitors for decades and is famous for being the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting of the 1965 film The Sound of Music. However, Salzburg has much more … Read More