8 days in Vienna & 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wachau Valley and Rathausplatz. Museum-lovers will appreciate Belvedere Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. Take a break from Vienna with a short trip to Melk Abbey in Melk, about 1h 05 min away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Imperial Palace (Hofburg), pause for some serene contemplation at Peterskirche Wien, don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kahlenberg.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Vienna online tour planner .

Presidente Prudente, Brazil to Vienna is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Presidente Prudente to Vienna is 4 hours. Traveling from Presidente Prudente in January, things will get much colder in Vienna: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 23rd (Thu), don't miss a visit to Fuggerei, then see the interesting displays at Audi Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Hofgarten, and finally examine the collection at Munich Residenz. On your second day here, admire the striking features of New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Munich attractions planner.

You can drive from Vienna to Munich in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of flight and train. In January, daytime highs in Munich are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.