4 days in Vienna, Salzburg & Hallstatt Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Otto Wagner Pavillon Karlsplatz, then see the interesting displays at Hofburg, then admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna, admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

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Prague, Czech Republic to Vienna is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a shuttle. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Salzburg.

On the 3rd (Mon), explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace.

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Drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In July, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Hallstatt.

On the 4th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Hallstatt Lutheran Church, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, then get engrossed in the history at Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee, then contemplate the waterfront views at Hallstatter See, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Gosauseen.

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Getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.