Country itinerary · Austria
7 days in Austria
A route that follows geography, not a list: Vienna, Hallstatt and Salzburg.
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Quick answer
Spend 3 days in Vienna, 2 days in Hallstatt, 2 days in Salzburg. The stops are ordered to keep travel short — about 268 km in total. Go in April–June, September–October and December for good conditions everywhere.
Key facts
- Stops
- 3
- Total distance
- About 268 km
- Start
- Vienna
- Best months
- April–June, September–October and December
Days 1–3: Vienna
Imperial palaces, coffee houses, Klimt and world-class music
The Habsburgs ruled from Vienna for more than six centuries, and their palaces, museums and churches still define the city.
- See: Schönbrunn Palace, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Hofburg Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum, Spanish Riding School, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere
- Eat: Wiener Schnitzel and Tafelspitz
- Stay: Innere Stadt — The historic 1st district inside the Ring: cathedral, Hofburg and classic coffee houses
Days 4–5: Hallstatt
About 215 km from Vienna.
Hallstatt is a village of about 750 people squeezed onto a ledge between the Hallstätter See and steep mountainsides in the Salzkammergut, about 75 km southeast of Salzburg.
- See: Salzwelten Hallstatt salt mine, Skywalk 'Welterbeblick', Beinhaus (Charnel House) and Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption
- Eat: Reinanke and Saibling
- Stay: Hallstatt Markt — The historic centre around the market square, church spires and lakeside houses
Days 6–7: Salzburg
About 52 km from Hallstatt.
Salzburg's UNESCO-listed old town squeezes Baroque churches, archbishops' palaces and Mozart's birthplace between the Salzach river and the cliffs of the Mönchsberg, with Hohensalzburg Fortress on top.
- See: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart's Birthplace, Mozart Residence and Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- Eat: Salzburger Nockerl and Mozartkugel
- Stay: Altstadt (left-bank old town) — Baroque squares, Getreidegasse shop signs and the cathedral beneath the fortress
The route at a glance
| Stop | Days | From previous stop |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 3 | Start |
| Hallstatt | 2 | 215 km |
| Salzburg | 2 | 52 km |
Total straight-line distance between stops: about 268 km. April–June, September–October and December suit every stop on this route.
What 7 days in Austria costs
Estimated spend per person on the ground, excluding flights, from the daily ranges in our destination research. Prices change; treat these as planning figures.
| Stop | Days | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 3 | $225–$360 | $510–$900 | $1,350–$3,300 |
| Hallstatt | 2 | $180–$280 | $360–$640 | $700–$1,400 |
| Salzburg | 2 | $160–$260 | $360–$600 | $900–$2,000 |
| Total | 7 | $565–$900 | $1,230–$2,140 | $2,950–$6,700 |
Salzburg is the priciest stop (expensive for international visitors) and Vienna the least expensive (moderately priced), so a longer stay in Vienna stretches the budget.
Questions travellers ask
+Is 7 days enough for Austria?
It covers Vienna, Hallstatt and Salzburg at a steady pace. With more time, add Innsbruck.