Vienna

• Schönbrunn Palace: The Habsburgs’ summer palace, featuring 1,441 rooms and Baroque gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (3–4 hours)
• Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum: The winter residence complex, telling the life story of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). (2–3 hours)
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral: A Gothic landmark, with access to the top of the South Tower via 343 steps. (1–2 hours)
• Musikverein Golden Hall: The main venue of the Vienna New Year’s Concert, offering concerts or guided tours. (1–2 hours)
• Belvedere Palace: Home to Klimt’s painting The Kiss, a Baroque double palace with gardens. (2–3 hours)
• Spanish Riding School: Home to Lipizzaner stallion performances, advance booking required. (1 hour)

Salzburg and the Lake District

• Salzburg Old Town and Hohensalzburg Fortress: Birthplace of Mozart, with a funicular ride up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. (Half day)
• Mirabell Gardens: Filming location of Do-Re-Mi in The Sound of Music, located across from the old town. (1 hour)
• Hallstatt: A lakeside town with wooden houses and a prehistoric salt mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Half day to one day)
• Schafberg Rack Railway: Offers a panoramic platform with views over the lake district from 763 metres above sea level. (Half day)
• Wachau Valley: Features Danube River cruises, Melk Abbey, and terraced vineyards. (One day)

Western Mountain Region

• Golden Roof in Innsbruck: The gilded balcony of Maximilian I, located in the heart of the old town. (1 hour)
• Nordkette Cable Car: A 20-minute ride up to a 2,000-metre mountain ridge with views over the Inn Valley. (Half day)
• Grossglockner High Alpine Road: A scenic mountain road open in summer, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,500 metres. (One day)
• Lake Zell: A destination for both skiing and lakeside holidays. (Half day or more)
• Graz Old Town: A UNESCO World Heritage city featuring the Clock Tower Hill, known for design and cuisine. (Half day)