12 days in Austrian Alps Itinerary

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

Take a break from Salzburg with a short trip to Gollinger Wasserfall in Golling an der Salzach, about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, explore the galleries of Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, examine the collection at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter).

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Salzburg vacation planner.

New Delhi, India to Salzburg is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Salzburg. Traveling from New Delhi in May, expect Salzburg to be cooler, temps between 21°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kaprun.

Kaprun is a municipality in the Zell am See District in the state of Salzburg, Austria. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kaprun: Krimml Falls (Krimmler Wasserfalle) (in Krimml), Pillerseetal (in Fieberbrunn) and Hexenwasser (in Soll). Next up on the itinerary: boost your wellbeing at Alpentherme Gastein, head outdoors with Sigmund-Thun-Klamm, relax and rejuvenate at Tauern Spa, and explore the activities along Lake Zell.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Kaprun online trip maker.

You can drive from Salzburg to Kaprun in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Kaprun are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Innsbruck.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Innsbruck: Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld), The Spa at Crystal (in Obergurgl) and Alpenbad (in Leutasch). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten, admire the landmark architecture of Dom zu St. Jakob, explore the world behind art at Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, and catch a ride on Hungerburg Funicular.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Innsbruck online route planner.

You can drive from Kaprun to Innsbruck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.