7 days in Salzburg, Hallstatt & Vienna Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally contemplate the long history of Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wallfahrtskirche Maria Plain, then gain insight at Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), then see the interesting displays at Hangar-7, and finally step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Salzburg Airport, Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base and Innsbruck Airport. May in Salzburg sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Hallstatt.

On the 22nd (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Cumberland Wildpark Grunau, trek along Miesweg, then take in the awesome beauty at Kleines Matterhorn, and finally explore the striking landscape at Dachstein Giant Ice Caves. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hallstatt Lutheran Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish of the Assumption, see the interesting displays at Museum Hallstatt, then hike along The Pilgrim's Way, and finally stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary.

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Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hallstatt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vienna.

On the 24th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Hofburg, then take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, then get to know the fascinating history of Ringstrasse, and finally admire the striking features of State Hall of the Austrian National Library. On your second day here, stroll the grounds of Wiener Zentralfriedhof, brush up on your military savvy at Museum of Military History, then admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Kaisergruft.

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Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Vienna takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in May, and nighttime lows around 50°F.