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Sleeper to Austria

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04 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Departing from

London

Travellers & rooms

2 Adults

176 kg CO2
What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • Seat reservations where required or recommended
  • WhatsApp support and disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

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Trip overview

  • London

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Vienna

    2 nights

  • Graz

    2 nights

  • Salzburg

    2 nights

  • Zürich

    2 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
TRAIN
4hrs 7mins
Standard class

LondonAmsterdam

Board the Eurostar which will whisk you across the Kent countryside and through the Channel Tunnel. Enjoy changing landscape as you breeze across the continent, crossing French Flanders and Belgium before arriving in the Netherlands.
Journey
TRAIN
1 night
13hrs 49mins
Standard class

AmsterdamVienna

Board the Nightjet sleeper train, and you'll be whisked through Germany and into Austria while you dream.
Stay
2 nights
Vienna

Vienna

Once the imperial capital of the Habsburg dynasty, Vienna's Baroque majesty is sure to impress. You'll find art, music and wonderful food at the heart of life in this city. Stroll through parks, lose yourself in museums, or enjoy one of Vienna's renowned coffee houses.

Where you could stay2 nights

Hotel Schani Wien

Combining modern and traditional elements of Viennese culture, this stylish hotel is conveniently located just 300 metres from the Hauptbahnhof.

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Recommendations

  • Vienna's Jewish Museum honours the thousands of Austrian Jews killed in the Holocaust, and also celebrates the history and ongoing cultural contributions of the city's Jewish community. The museum also offers themed tours from time to time – book ahead if you'd like to join one.

  • Vienna's Imperial Palace, The Hofburg was the former residence of the Habsburg dynasty. It has grown over the years to become an impressive complex of museums, churches and gardens. The Sisi Museum, Imperial Treasury and Imperial Apartments offer a glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of the emperors, and the famous Spanish Riding School and the Austrian National Library are also located on the complex. 

    After seeing the highlights, get some fresh air in the Burggarten and Volksgarten or explore the alleyways filled with pretty churches and coffee houses. 

  • Buy handcrafted goods and snack on festive treats as you watch the city sparkle at Vienna's historic Christmas markets. One of the most famous is held outside the Rathaus (City Hall), but there are several to choose from.

Journey
TRAIN
2hrs 36mins
Standard class
Photo by streckengleis/CC BY-ND 2.0/Flickr

ViennaGraz

Austria's Semmering line from Vienna to Graz was the first ever railway to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it's not hard to see why. Board the window seat on the left for the best views as you pass mountain tops, swathes of forest and dramatic valleys.
Stay
2 nights
Graz

Graz

Graz is Austria's second-largest city and culinary capital. As well as being home to Europe's largest Medieval old town, Graz boasts a mix of opulent Habsburgian residences, understated Franciscan chapels and a trailblazing array of contemporary architecture, most famously the city's not-to-be-missed Kunsthaus (affectionally known by locals as the 'friendly alien'). Despite its cultural and architectural prowess, the verdant Schlossberg provides a tranquil escape from the buzz of the city, and the surrounding Styrian countryside makes a great day's excursion. 

Where you could stay2 nights

Parkhotel Graz

Just steps from the pretty Stadtpark, this chic hotel has large rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and traditional parquet floors. You can enjoy the underground pool, sauna, gym and the pretty rose garden.

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Recommendations

  • Admire the strikingly modern building of the Kunsthaus Graz gallery, affectionately known by locals as the 'friendly alien'. Designed by British architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, the gallery is as captivating outside as it is inside, with regularly rotating exhibitions exploring themes of politics and social culture.
Journey
5hrs 55mins
Standard class
GrazInnsbruck
Journey
TRAIN
1hrs 45mins
Standard class
Photo by Nelso Silva/CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED/Flickr

InnsbruckSalzburg

Most trains from Innsbruck to Salzburg route directly through Germany. However, the less frequent and slower service provides some of the most scenic train views of Austria. Routing through the Alps, you'll pass spectacular mountain landscapes peppered with rural villages, hilltop monasteries, castles and lakes.
Stay
2 nights
Salzburg

Salzburg

The birthplace of Mozart, backdrop of the Sound of Music and home to a lesser-known jazz scene, Salzburg has long drawn in music lovers with its array of museums, venues and festivals. But this Austrian-German border city has far more to offer than its renowned musical heritage. Exploring at your own pace, you'll uncover UNESCO-listed Baroque Altstadt, the flowing Salzach River and splendid gardens, all against the silhouette of the Austrian Alps.

Where you could stay2 nights

Arte Hotel Salzburg

Enjoy stunning views of the Salzburg skyline from this wonderful high-rise hotel. You'll be close to the Hauptbahnhof and just minutes from the city centre by foot.

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Recommendations

  • Visit the house in which the musical prodigy was born in the centre of the city. Now a museum, you'll be able to learn about Mozart's life and music.

  • Take a twenty-minute stroll to the top of Mönchsberg for breathtaking views of the city.

  • Take a short bus ride out of town to visit Stiegl Brewery, the home of Salzburg's most popular beer.
Journey
TRAIN
5hrs 24mins
Standard class

SalzburgZürich

Travel the super scenic Arlberg Railway from Salzburg to Zurich, one of the highest-altitude railways in Europe. Your journey travels through Innsbruck before going across the Arlberg Pass, cutting through Liechtenstein and running alongside two long Swiss lakes.
Stay
2 nights
Zürich

Zürich

At the northern tip of the lake that shares its name, Zürich is Europe's leading economic hub. However, scratch beneath the surface of Zürich's financial reputation and you'll find an attractive Altstadt (old town) and, to the west, a post-industrial district filled with cool bars, art collectives and fashion upstarts.

Where you could stay2 nights

Garni Hotel Bristol

Just 5 minutes walk from the main station, the Bristol is a comfortable stay with large rooms ideal for a family

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Recommendations

  • Visit Zurich's Opernhaus, the city's first permanent theatre opened in 1834 with Mozart's Zauberflöte and is now the main venue for opera and ballet in the city. 

  • Climb Zürich's mountain, Uetliberg, which towers an impressive 850m high and offers great views of the city and its lake. There are hiking and biking trails here, and you can also book tobogganing and paragliding. 

  • Pay a visit to a football-lover's heaven, the FIFA World Football Museum. Even those who are less than mad about the beautiful game will find plenty to keep them entertained among the interactive exhibits and events.

Journey
TRAIN
4hrs 5mins
Standard class

ZürichParis

At Zürich's central station, catch the direct TGV Lyria train to Paris Gare de Lyon. Enjoy the scenic ride as you head west across the border into France.
Journey
TRAIN
2hrs 16mins
Standard class
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ParisLondon

Board the Eurostar at Gare du Nord to London St Pancras. Relax with a book or a film as you travel under the Channel.

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