4-Day Immersive Experience in Hallstatt and Salzburg with Alpine Day Trips

Day 1: Hallstatt & Salt Mines

Hallstatt, Austria on June 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Cafe Derbl

Start your day lakeside with traditional Austrian pastries and freshly brewed coffee in this charming café, open 7:30am-6:00pm.
EUR15, 1h00m

9:30am

Hallstatt Salt Mine Tour

Experience guided tours of one of the world’s oldest salt mines and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the top. Open 9am-4pm.
EUR35, 2h00m

12:00pm

Lunch at Gasthof Zauner

Savor authentic Austrian dishes like Wiener Schnitzel or fresh lake fish at this historic inn, serving lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm.
EUR25, 1h00m

1:30pm

Walk Around Hallstatt Village and Lake

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the picturesque village, visiting the market square and lakeside paths with spectacular views.
Free, 2h00m

4:00pm

Visit Hallstatt Museum

Discover local archaeological treasures and rich cultural history inside this well-curated museum. Open 9am-5pm.
EUR10, 1h00m

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Im Kainz

Dine on gourmet regional dishes crafted from local ingredients by the lakeside, open 6pm-10pm.
EUR40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Dachstein Glacier Day Trip

Hallstatt and Dachstein Krippenstein, Austria on June 29, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Bräugasthof

Enjoy a hearty lakeside breakfast with stunning views and Austrian specialties, open from 7am.
EUR15, 1h00m

8:30am

Travel to Dachstein Krippenstein

Take a short drive or shuttle to Dachstein Krippenstein cable car station for your alpine adventure.
EUR15, 30m

9:00am

Cable Car to Dachstein Glacier

Ascend via cable car to the Dachstein Glacier and explore the ice caves, suspension bridge, and panoramic viewing platforms. Open 9am-5pm.
EUR40, 3h00m

12:30pm

Lunch at Bergrestaurant Krippenstein

Relax and enjoy alpine cuisine with spectacular mountain vistas at this mountain-top restaurant.
EUR20, 1h00m

2:00pm

Return to Hallstatt & Leisure Time

Head back to Hallstatt by afternoon and take time to relax by the lake or explore local shops.
Free, 3h00m

6:30pm

Dinner at Seecafé

Finish your day with fresh seafood and international dishes in a picturesque lakeside café, open till 9pm.
EUR35, 1h30m
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Day 3: Salzburg City & Berchtesgaden

Salzburg & Berchtesgaden, Austria/Germany on June 30, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Savor traditional Austrian breakfast fare at this iconic Salzburg café, open from 7am.
EUR18, 1h00m

8:30am

Day Trip to Berchtesgaden and Königssee

Travel approx. 40 minutes to the German town of Berchtesgaden, and enjoy a boat trip on pristine Königssee lake with stunning alpine scenery. Tours run daily 9am-5pm.
EUR50, 6h00m

3:00pm

Return to Salzburg & Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress

After returning from Berchtesgaden, visit Salzburg’s impressive fortress with panoramic views. Open until 7pm.
EUR15, 2h00m

6:30pm

Dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller

Dine in one of Europe’s oldest restaurants offering classic Austrian cuisine, open until 10pm.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 4: Salzburg Culture & History

Salzburg, Austria on July 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Bazar

Enjoy coffee and pastries overlooking the Salzach River in this elegant café, open from 7am.
EUR15, 1h00m

9:00am

Visit Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains

Tour the beautiful palace gardens featuring playful trick fountains and a historic castle, open 9am-6pm.
EUR14, 2h00m

11:30am

Lunch at Gasthof Schloss Aigen

Dine on traditional Austrian dishes in charming surroundings near Hellbrunn, open until 2:30pm.
EUR25, 1h00m

1:00pm

Mozart's Birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral

Explore Mozart’s Birthplace museum and visit the stunning baroque Salzburg Cathedral in the historic old town. Museums open 9am-5pm.
EUR12, 2h00m

3:30pm

Walk Through Mirabell Gardens

Enjoy the beautiful, historic gardens famed for their Baroque landscape and views of the fortress, open all day.
Free, 1h00m

5:00pm

Coffee and Mozartkugel at Café Konditorei Fürst

Sample the famous Mozartkugel chocolates and indulge in Austrian pastries at this renowned café, open until 6pm.
EUR12, 1h00m

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Esszimmer

Celebrate your last evening with innovative Austrian cuisine in a modern elegant ambiance. Reservations recommended, open until 10pm.
EUR50, 1h30m
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