The route at a glance
How long to stay in each city and how to get between them. Fares are typical one-way prices per person.
- 1ViennaDays 1–3Train · 2h 25m · from €21Train times and fares
- 2SalzburgDays 4–5Train · 2h 13m · from €10Train times and fares
- 3HallstattDays 6–7
Days 1–3
Vienna
Vienna exudes imperial grandeur with its magnificent palaces, world-famous opera, and legendary coffee house culture. The Austrian capital is a living museum of classical music, art nouveau architecture, and refined European elegance.
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Hofburg Palace
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Belvedere Museum
- Vienna State Opera
- Naschmarkt
Mid-range
UpscaleAbout €579 mid-range for hotel, food and sightseeing (€193 a day).
Days 4–5
Salzburg
Salzburg is a baroque masterpiece nestled in the Austrian Alps—birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music. This picturesque city offers stunning architecture, classical music heritage, and easy access to alpine scenery.
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Mirabell Palace & Gardens
- Mozart's Birthplace
- Getreidegasse
- Salzburg Cathedral
- Sound of Music Tour
Mid-range
UpscaleAbout €382 mid-range for hotel, food and sightseeing (€191 a day).
Days 6–7
Hallstatt
Hallstatt is a fairy-tale lakeside village nestled between towering mountains and a mirror-like lake. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the world's oldest salt mining towns, offering picture-perfect Alpine scenery, charming wooden houses, and a mystical bone chapel. It's a place where time seems to stand still.
- Hallstatt Skywalk
- Salt Mine Tour
- Bone House Chapel
- Lake Hallstatt
- Market Square
- Five Fingers Viewpoint
Mid-range
UpscaleAbout €346 mid-range for hotel, food and sightseeing (€173 a day).
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Austria itinerary: FAQ
How many days do you need in Austria?+
7 days is enough for Vienna, Salzburg and Hallstatt: 3 days in Vienna, 2 days in Salzburg, 2 days in Hallstatt. With 10 and 14 days you can follow our 10-day and 14-day route instead.
What is the best way to travel around Austria?+
On this route every leg works by train. Vienna to Salzburg takes about 2h 25m from €21; Salzburg to Hallstatt takes about 2h 13m from €10. Total time on the move is about 4h 38m.
How much does a 7-day trip to Austria cost?+
Plan on about €573 per person on a budget or €1,307 mid-range for accommodation, food and sightseeing, plus around €32 for the transport between cities. Flights to Austria are not included.