Comprehensive 3-Day Salzburg Spring Itinerary April 2025

Day 1: Explore Old Town

Salzburg, Austria on April 20, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Start your day with an authentic Viennese breakfast at Café Tomaselli, the oldest café in Salzburg, popular for its rich coffee and fresh pastries.
EUR12, 1h

9:45am

Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress

Explore one of Europe's largest medieval castles with panoramic views over Salzburg. It opens from 9:30am to 5:00pm, perfect for a morning visit before the crowds peak.
EUR16, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Enjoy a traditional Austrian lunch at one of Europe’s oldest restaurants situated in a historic abbey cellar.
EUR25, 1h

1:30pm

Tour Salzburg Cathedral and Residenzplatz

Visit the stunning baroque Salzburg Cathedral and nearby Residenzplatz square, soaking in the history and architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Free (Cathedral), EUR12 (Residenz Palace), 1h30m

3:15pm

Walk along the Getreidegasse

Stroll down Salzburg's famous shopping street known for its charming old signboards and Mozart’s birthplace.
Free, 1h

5:00pm

Relax at Mirabell Gardens

Unwind in the beautifully landscaped Mirabell Gardens, a spring delight in April with blooming flowers and sculptures.
Free, 45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Gasthaus Zwettler’s

Savour hearty Austrian cuisine with specialties like Wiener Schnitzel and apple strudel in a cozy local setting.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 2: Sound of Music & Countryside

Salzburg, Austria on April 21, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Frühstücksraum im Hotel Mozart

Start your day with a rich continental breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for a day tour.
Included with hotel stay or approx. EUR15, 1h

9:00am

Sound of Music Tour

Join a 4-hour guided Sound of Music tour visiting filming locations such as Hellbrunn Palace and Leopoldskron Palace, open from 9am to 5pm.
EUR40, 4h

1:30pm

Lunch at Gasthof Schloss Aigen

Enjoy traditional Austrian fare in this charming countryside inn close to tour stops.
EUR20, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains

Explore the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace with its unique mechanical fountains and lovely grounds, open until 6pm in April.
EUR13, 1h30m

5:00pm

Return to Salzburg and Rest

Rest at your hotel or a local café to rejuvenate after a full day of sightseeing.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Sternbräu

Dine at the popular Sternbräu with a mix of Austrian and international dishes in a lively setting near Old Town.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 3: Museums & Gardens

Salzburg, Austria on April 22, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Bazar

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with river views at this elegant café, famed for its morning pastries and coffee.
EUR12, 1h

10:00am

Visit Mozart’s Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and works of Mozart at his historic birthplace museum, open 9am-5pm.
EUR12, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Augustiner Bräustuben

Taste authentic beer hall atmosphere with robust Austrian dishes and house-brewed beer.
EUR20, 1h

1:30pm

Explore Museum of Modern Art on Mönchsberg

Take the funicular to the museum perched above the city, open until 6pm, offering contemporary art along with beautiful vistas.
EUR10, 1h30m

3:30pm

Walk in Kapuzinerberg Nature Reserve

Enjoy a peaceful spring afternoon hiking in this nearby nature reserve with great views of Salzburg's skyline.
Free, 1h

6:30pm

Farewell Dinner at Restaurant Esszimmer

End your Salzburg trip with creative Austrian dishes at this Michelin-starred restaurant, requiring prior reservation.
EUR60, 2h
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