Austria in 10 Days: 3 Recommended 10-Day Itineraries to Austria

With 10 days in Austria you can check-off all the top destinations. Go on an adventure in Innsbruck, hike the ten lakes and more with our Austria 10-day itinerary suggestions.

Visit the spectacular natural spaces and cultural attractions between the ski town of Innsbruck and the historic town of Salzburg during these 10 days in Austria. After arriving in Innsbruck, take a trail high up in the scenic Inn Valley, passing old stone pines and stopping by a mountain hut. The next day, visit the famous Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds) in Wattens. In Zillertal Valley, admire the views of alpine pastures and pass delightful little villages. On the fifth day, trek around the Krimml waterfall, one of the highest falls in Europe. The Hohe Tauern National Park also offers many excellent trails that you can explore the next day offering wonderful views of lakes and mountains. On the seventh day, discover the two high mountain reservoirs of Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden in the Hohe Tauern Mountains. In Bad Reichenhall, stroll around the old town and visit a local brewery. Before these unforgettable 10 days come to an end, you’ll also pass the castle and lake near Salzburg featured in the famous film ‘The Sound of Music.’ See all tours to Austria.

The awe-inspiring Alps, with their deep gorges and cool waterfalls, and culturally vibrant towns and cities, are part of this fabulous 10-day Austria itinerary plan. Your adventure begins in Vienna, where you can climb the 16th-century St. Stephen’s Cathedral for lovely views of the city’s largest bell, the Pummerin, and tour its hidden catacombs. Continue exploring Vienna on the second day, visiting sites like the stunning Schönbrunn Palace, Austria’s own Versailles. The next day, see the Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest 11th-century fortresses in Europe. In the lovely village of Hallstatt, a funicular will take you up 838 meters to a mountain platform for enchanting views all around. On the sixth day, enjoy an exciting walk through the one-mile-long Liechtenstein Gorge. The next day, gaze at the Grossglockner, the highest mountain in Austria at 3,798 meters. On the eighth day, take the delightful narrow zig-zag paths through cliffs at the Sigmund Thun Gorge. On the last two days of your incredible 10-day journey, you’ll see Europe’s tallest waterfalls, Krimml, and visit the high-tech James Bond Museum at a mountain.

Discover Austria’s charming lakes and enjoy magnificent Alpine views on a trekking tour in the Salzkammergut that takes you from Fuschlsee to Bad Aussee. Your magical Austria itinerary across 10 days begins as you arrive in Fuschl. After a short hike to Lake Filbilingsee and across a ridge, you’ll reach Fuschl Castle, which served as a backdrop in the popular 1950s Sissi film trilogy. The next day explore the ruins of the 13th-century Wartenfels Castle, which also offers spectacular views of the lakes Mondsee and Irrsee. From the natural reserve Blinklingmoos, look out for splendid views of Schafberg mountain peaks. On the sixth day, walk through a beautiful alpine pasture at the foot of the Loser massif. Visit Bad Aussee, the traditional imperial summer holiday place, and explore the sights of Hallstatt. On the eighth day, see the beautiful vistas of the Gosautal Valley and the striking peaks of the Gosaukamm range. Before your enchanting 10 days culminate in Fuschl, enjoy a walk along the historic brine pipeline trail to Bad Ischl.

From discovering fairytale lakes and walking through captivating gorges to exploring majestic palaces and seeing breathtaking Alpine peaks, these 10 days in Austria are a thrilling adventure. Our travel experts will help you prepare a personalized itinerary to Austria that meets all your requirements.

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