15 days in Vienna & Innsbruck Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Schonbrunn Palace and The Hofburg are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Melk Abbey and Kirche am Steinhof. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Sonnenuhren Jindra (in Weiten) and Wachau Valley (in Joching). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Historic Center of Vienna, explore the different monuments and memorials at Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace, and explore the world behind art at Leopold Museum.

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten-St. Martin to Vienna is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Philipsburg to Vienna is 5 hours. Traveling from Philipsburg in November, expect Vienna to be colder, temps between 11°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Innsbruck.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Altstadt von Innsbruck and Hofkirche. Popular historic sites such as Kufstein Fortress and Rattenberg - Medieval pedestrian zone are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Innsbruck side-trips: Reutte (Evangelische Dreieinigkeitskirche, Burgenwelten Ehrenberg, &more) and Stadtpfarre St. Vitus (in Kufstein). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob, see the interesting displays at Tirol Panorama, and view the masterpieces at Haus Steht Kopf.

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Fly from Vienna to Innsbruck in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Vienna in December since evenings lows in Innsbruck dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.