Tyrolean Treasures: Salzburg and the Austrian Alps

From the winding Grossglockner High Alpine Road to the roar of the Krimml Waterfalls, the route moves through defined alpine highlights. The Austrian Lake District unfolds on a panoramic drive stopping in Mondsee and the UNESCO-listed village of Hallstatt. Two days at leisure in Zeller-Fusch offer chance to walk nearby trails or join optional excursions, including a cliffside walk through Kaprun Gorge.

The final full day takes in Kitzbühel, where a cable car climbs above the winter slopes, followed by free time in the village of Maria Alm. It’s a straightforward trip, making most of the scenery and towns without rushing, and Leicester’s airport clears before a return flight from Munich on day eight.

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