5 days in Austrian Alps Itinerary

Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the federal state of Carinthia. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Faaker See Lake.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Villach trip planner.

Budapest, Hungary to Villach is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Budapest in July, you will find days in Villach are slightly colder (29°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): cool off at Zell Am See, then stroll through Reiterkogelbahn, then identify plant and animal life at Der Talschluss, and finally stroll through Baumzipfelweg.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Saalbach-Hinterglemm journey builder app.

Drive from Villach to Saalbach-Hinterglemm in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. July in Saalbach-Hinterglemm sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Schwaz.

Schwaz is a city in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): go deep underground at Schwazer Silberbergwerk, explore the historical opulence of Tratzberg Castle, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wolfsklamm Gorge, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Rattenberg - Medieval pedestrian zone.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Schwaz trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Schwaz takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In July in Schwaz, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the 9th (Thu), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Salzburg, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally admire the striking features of Mirabell Palace.

To see maps and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Schwaz to Salzburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daytime highs in Salzburg are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.