Scenic Austria and Bavarian Highlights: Munich to Vienna via Salzburg, Hallstatt, and Innsbruck

Day 1: Salzburg Exploration

Salzburg, Austria on April 22, 2025

8:00am

Travel from Munich to Salzburg

Take an early train from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, approximately 1.5 hours, for a comfortable and scenic journey into Austria.
EUR25, 1h30m

9:45am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Enjoy a traditional Austrian breakfast at Café Tomaselli, a historic café open from 8am where you can savor freshly baked pastries and aromatic coffee.
EUR15, 1h

10:45am

Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress

Explore one of Europe's largest medieval castles perched atop the Festungsberg hill, offering panoramic views of Salzburg and the surrounding Alps. Open 9am–5pm.
EUR16, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Dine in one of Europe’s oldest restaurants nestled in Salzburg's historic quarter, enjoying local Austrian cuisine with a medieval ambiance. Open 11:30am–3pm.
EUR30, 1h30m

2:45pm

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Stroll through the stunning Mirabell Gardens famous from The Sound of Music, admiring baroque architecture and floral displays. Open daily 6am–8pm.
Free, 1h15m

4:15pm

Mozart's Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and works of Mozart in this well-preserved museum located in his original birthplace. Open 9am–5pm.
EUR12, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Gasthaus Zwettler’s

Sample hearty Austrian dishes with a friendly local vibe in the Old Town. Open until 10pm.
EUR25, 1h30m
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Day 2: Hallstatt Beauty

Hallstatt, Austria on April 23, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel or local café

Start the day with a light Austrian breakfast in Salzburg before departure.
EUR10, 45m

8:15am

Travel from Salzburg to Hallstatt

Take the train and ferry combination via Attnang-Puchheim, enjoying scenic landscapes on this roughly 2.5-hour journey.
EUR30, 2h30m

11:00am

Hallstatt Salt Mine Tour

Explore the world’s oldest salt mine with fascinating underground tunnels and panoramic views from the mine’s funicular. Open 9am–5pm.
EUR22, 1h30m

12:45pm

Lunch at Seehotel Grüner Baum

Enjoy lunch with lakeside views and traditional Austrian fare. Open 11:30am–3pm.
EUR25, 1h

2:00pm

Walk around Hallstatt Village

Wander the picturesque village, visit the Market Square, and admire the iconic lakeside church and alpine scenery.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Dinner at Gasthof Zauner

Enjoy home-cooked regional specialties in a cozy setting. Open till 9pm.
EUR20, 1h30m
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Day 3: Alpine Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria on April 24, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast in Hallstatt

Have a quick, energising breakfast before travelling further into the Alps.
EUR10, 30m

7:30am

Travel from Hallstatt to Innsbruck

Take a scenic train ride south to Innsbruck, passing through alpine terrain on a trip lasting approximately 3.5 hours.
EUR40, 3h30m

11:30am

Lunch at Die Wilderin

Savour modern Tyrolean cuisine made with local ingredients in a contemporary setting. Open 12pm–2:30pm.
EUR30, 1h

1:00pm

Explore Old Town Innsbruck

Visit the Golden Roof, stroll through Maria-Theresien-Strasse and admire historic architecture and cafés.
Free, 2h

3:30pm

Nordkette Cable Car Ride

Ascend to the Nordkette mountain range for breathtaking alpine views and photo opportunities. Operating hours 9am–6pm.
EUR38, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Lichtblick

Dine with panoramic views of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains; modern Austrian cuisine served until 10pm.
EUR35, 1h30m
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Day 4: Vienna Grandeur

Vienna, Austria on April 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café Central, Innsbruck

Have a classic Viennese coffeehouse breakfast before departure. Open from 7am.
EUR15, 45m

8:30am

Travel from Innsbruck to Vienna

Board the Railjet high-speed train to Vienna Hauptbahnhof, a comfortable 4-hour journey through Austria’s diverse landscapes.
EUR55, 4h

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Landtmann

Experience Viennese café culture in this elegant coffeehouse near the Burgtheater, with light meals and desserts. Open 8am–10pm.
EUR25, 1h

2:15pm

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Tour the stunning baroque palace and gardens, former summer residence of the Habsburgs. Open 8:30am–5:30pm.
EUR24, 2h

5:00pm

Stroll through Vienna City Centre

Walk along Kärntner Straße and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, experiencing Vienna’s vibrant historic heart.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile

Relish iconic Viennese dishes such as Tafelspitz in a traditional setting. Open till 10pm.
EUR40, 1h30m
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