Day 1. Arrival Salzburg – Transfer to Zell am See
Arrive in Salzburg. Transfer to Zell am See — one of Austria’s most beautiful lake resorts, set between the Zeller See and the Hohe Tauern. Overnight in Zell am See.
7 DAYS
Great Austrian
Outdoor
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Day 2. Zell am See – Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
Full day at the Kitzsteinhorn glacier (3,203 m) — Austria’s only year-round ski and snowboard area, with extraordinary views of the Hohe Tauern. In summer: glacier hiking, climbing and extraordinary mountain air. Overnight in Zell am See.
Day 3. Zell am See – Krimml Waterfalls & Kaprun
Krimml Waterfalls (380 m — Europe’s highest). Afternoon kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on the Zeller See. Overnight in Zell am See.
Day 4. Zell am See to Innsbruck – Grossglockner
Drive the spectacular Grossglockner Hochalpenstraße — stop at Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe for extraordinary views of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze Glacier. Arrive in Innsbruck. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 5. Innsbruck – Nordkette Hiking
Full day Nordkette mountain. Cable car to Seegrube (1,905 m). Ridge hike to Hafelekarspitze (2,334 m). Return by the Zaha Hadid cable car stations. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 6. Innsbruck – Stubai Glacier
Day excursion to the Stubaier Gletscher (3,210 m) — Austria’s largest glacier ski area, spectacular summer snowshoeing and glacier walks. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 7. Departure Innsbruck
Final morning hike or mountain bike around the Inn Valley cycle paths. Transfer to Innsbruck Airport.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Salzburg
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Salzburg
- Schloss Mönchstein Salzburg
- Hotel Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg
- NH Salzburg City
- Crowne Plaza Salzburg – The Pitter
★★★
- ibis Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Ibis Salzburg Nord
- Hotel Wolf Salzburg
Innsbruck
★★★★★
- Hotel Weisses Rössl Innsbruck
- Adlers Hotel Innsbruck
- Grand Hotel Europa Innsbruck
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Innsbruck
- NH Innsbruck
- Marriott Hotel Innsbruck
★★★
- ibis Innsbruck
- Hotel Ibis Budget Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Maximilian Innsbruck
Must try
FOOD
Linzer Augen
Traditional Austrian sandwich cookies made from buttery, nutty shortbread mixed with ground almonds or other nuts, flavoured with lemon zest, cinnamon and vanilla and filled with tart fruit preserves.
Erdapelsalat
A simple, yet classic Austrian potato salad often found on the side of a plate or as a light meal; boiled potatoes are sliced and tossed with onions in a light dressing of vinegar, oil and mustard, with parsley or pickles added for extra bite; tangy, fresh and perfect with richer dishes.
Kiachl
A traditional fried yeast pastry from the Tyrol, known for its thick golden edges and thin, crispy center; the sweet version is dusted generously with powdered sugar and paired with cranberry jam or fruit compote; the savoury version is served warm with warm sauerkraut in the centre.
RESTAURANT
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Halal Certified
Salzburg
- Al Madina Salzburg – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Mirabel Gardens, couscous and tagines popular with Muslim visitors
- Istanbul Salzburg – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, kebabs and pide
- Taj Mahal Salzburg – Indian halal restaurant near the Old Town, tandoori and curry popular with Muslim tourists
- Medina Salzburg – North African halal cuisine near Neutorstrasse, shawarma and mezze
- Halal Food Salzburg – Pakistani halal fast food near the University, popular with students and Muslim visitors
Innsbruck
- Al Madina Innsbruck – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Goldenes Dachl, couscous and tagines
- Istanbul Innsbruck – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, popular with the Turkish community
- Taj Mahal Innsbruck – Indian halal restaurant near the Triumphpforte, curry and biryani
- Medina Innsbruck – North African halal cuisine near the Altstadt, shawarma and mezze
- Halal Grill Innsbruck – Pakistani halal fast food near the University of Innsbruck, popular with students
