13 days in Vienna, Zell am See & Munich 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.

For shopping fun, head to Vienna Naschmarkt or Xocolat. Get outdoors at Nationalpark Donau-Auen and Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste. Get out of town with these interesting Vienna side-trips: Allander Tropfsteinhohle (in Alland), Schwarzer Turm Wanderung (in Modling) and Helenental (in Baden). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, hike along Die Perchtoldsdorfer Heide, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and admire the landmark architecture of Historic Center of Vienna.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Vienna trip planning site.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Vienna is an approximately 9-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kuwait City to Vienna due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Kuwait City in September: high temperatures in Vienna hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Visiting Grossglockner High Alpine Road and Kitzsteinhorn will get you outdoors. Explore Zell am See's surroundings by going to Liechtensteinklamm (in St Johann im Pongau), Gollinger Wasserfall (in Golling an der Salzach) and Frauenkirche (in Bischofshofen). And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating underground world of Eisriesenwelt, see the interesting displays at Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zell, and take in panoramic vistas at Skywalk Dachstein.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Zell am See trip maker website.

Fly from Vienna to Zell am See in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Step out of the city life by going to English Garden and Zugspitze. Do your shopping at Viktualienmarkt and Max Krug. Venture out of the city with trips to Schwangau (Schloss Neuschwanstein & Der Kurpark in Schwangau), Wank Mountain (in Garmisch-Partenkirchen) and Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, examine the collection at BMW Welt, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Munich online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Zell am See to Munich in 2.5 hours. October in Munich sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.