- How long is the Austria: Vienna to Salzburg via Hallstatt route?
- This route takes 8 days taking in 5 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Vienna to Salzburg in Salzkammergut, Austria.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is May to October; avoid Hallstatt in July-August.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- Any self-driven vehicle works well for this route.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Hotels accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Nature, Classic road trip.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Hire a car from Vienna Airport or city centre but leave it parked for the first two nights. Buy an Austrian 10-day Vignette toll sticker (~€10) before using the A1 motorway. Park in Dürnstein and walk the village on foot. The hilltop castle ruin takes about 40 minutes to climb. Stop at Melk Abbey (~30 km east) en route from Vienna for a 90-minute visit. Book accommodation months ahead; rooms in Hallstatt are very limited. Cars are restricted to residents; day-visitors park at the tunnel lot above town and walk down. Hire a boat or paddleboard on the lake. The Wolfgangsee ferry connects St. Gilgen with St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg rack railway for panoramic views over the Salzkammergut. Buy a Salzburg Card for unlimited museum entry and public transport. The old town is pedestrianised; park at the P+R Mülln and walk in or take a bus.
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