16 days in Vienna, Hallstatt & Salzburg 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, and find something for the whole family at Prater.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Vienna road trip planner.

Abha, Saudi Arabia to Vienna is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Abha to Vienna. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Abha in August; daily highs in Vienna reach 31°C and lows reach 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hallstatt.

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

Explore Hallstatt's surroundings by going to Stift Admont (in Admont), Lake Wolfgang (in St Gilgen) and Pfarre St. Wolfgang (in St. Wolfgang). There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, contemplate the waterfront views at Altausseer See, bet on your favorite at Red Bull Ring, and make a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick".

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hallstatt travel route planning website.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Hallstatt takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salzburg: Swarovski Kristallwelten (in Wattens), Innsbruck (The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) & Town Tower (Stadtturm)) and Mariastein (in Kufstein). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Fortress Hohensalzburg, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, explore the fascinating underground world of Eisriesenwelt, and get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Salzburg day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.