11 days in Villach, Salzburg & Willendorf in der Wachau Itinerary

Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the federal state of Carinthia. Explore Villach's surroundings by going to Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz) (in Launsdorf), Pfarrkirche Heiliger Johannes der Taufer (in Portschach am Worther See) and Aussichtsturm Pyramidenkogel (in Keutschach am See). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Worthersee, pause for some serene contemplation at Pfarre Maria Saal, get to know the resident critters at Abenteuer Affenberg tt., and contemplate the long history of Landskron Castle.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Villach trip itinerary app.

Ljubljana, Slovenia to Villach is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In August, daily temperatures in Villach can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salzburg: Lake Wolfgang (in St Gilgen), Swarovski Kristallwelten (in Wattens) and Kufstein Fortress (in Kufstein). There's much more to do: get great views at Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, and make a trip to Stiegl-Brauwelt.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg online trip planner.

Drive from Villach to Salzburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Willendorf in der Wachau.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): appreciate the views at Wachau Valley, then shop like a local with Sonnenuhren Jindra, then pause for some serene contemplation at Wallfahrtskirche Maria Laach, and finally see the interesting displays at Venus of Willendorf. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Ysperklamm and then take in nature's colorful creations at Mohndorf.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Willendorf in der Wachau online tour planner.

Getting from Salzburg to Willendorf in der Wachau by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Salzburg in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Willendorf in der Wachau, with lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.