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?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

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.

Austria: Vienna to Salzburg via Hallstatt

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The route · 5 stops

Vienna

2 nights

Austria's grand imperial capital. Two nights give you time to explore the Ringstrasse's palaces and museums, ride the Prater Ferris wheel, and settle into the coffee house culture that defines the city. Allow an afternoon for Schönbrunn Palace and a morning at the Kunsthistorisches Museum before heading west.Austria's grand imperial capital. Two nights give you time to explore the Ringstrasse's palaces and museums, ride the Prater Ferris wheel, and settle into the coffee house culture that defines the city. Allow an afternoon for Schönbrunn Palace and a morning at the Kunsthistorisches Museum before heading west.

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1h 12m · 86 km drive to Dürnstein and Wachau Valley

Dürnstein and Wachau Valley

1 night

The Wachau Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage stretch of the Danube, famous for apricot orchards, medieval ruins and terraced vineyards. Dürnstein is the prettiest village; Richard the Lionheart was held captive in its hilltop castle. Climb to the ruin for sweeping Danube views, and try local Wachauer Riesling at the village wine cellars.The Wachau Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage stretch of the Danube, famous for apricot orchards, medieval ruins and terraced vineyards. Dürnstein is the prettiest village; Richard the Lionheart was held captive in its hilltop castle. Climb to the ruin for sweeping Danube views, and try local Wachauer Riesling at the village wine cellars.

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3h 2m · 218 km drive to Hallstatt

Hallstatt

2 nights

The most photographed village in Austria perches between the Dachstein mountains and Hallstätter See. Two nights let you walk the lanes at dawn before day-trippers arrive by ferry, visit the 7,000-year-old Salzwelten salt mine above town, and take a rowing boat across the lake for the classic lakeside view.The most photographed village in Austria perches between the Dachstein mountains and Hallstätter See. Two nights let you walk the lanes at dawn before day-trippers arrive by ferry, visit the 7,000-year-old Salzwelten salt mine above town, and take a rowing boat across the lake for the classic lakeside view.

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34m · 41 km drive to St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee

St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee

1 night

Wolfgangsee is a calm lake in the Salzkammergut, ringed by wooded mountains. St. Gilgen sits at the western end where Mozart's mother was born, with a pedestrianised lakefront ideal for swimming. Use this as a transition between Hallstatt and Salzburg, with a gentle afternoon on the water.Wolfgangsee is a calm lake in the Salzkammergut, ringed by wooded mountains. St. Gilgen sits at the western end where Mozart's mother was born, with a pedestrianised lakefront ideal for swimming. Use this as a transition between Hallstatt and Salzburg, with a gentle afternoon on the water.

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25m · 30 km drive to Salzburg

Salzburg

2 nights

Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage old town that rewards two days. Climb to Hohensalzburg Fortress, cross the Salzach to the Mirabell Gardens, and visit the Hellbrunn water gardens south of the city. The Altstadt is pedestrianised; park at the edge and explore everything on foot.Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage old town that rewards two days. Climb to Hohensalzburg Fortress, cross the Salzach to the Mirabell Gardens, and visit the Hellbrunn water gardens south of the city. The Altstadt is pedestrianised; park at the edge and explore everything on foot.

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Austria: Vienna to Salzburg via Hallstatt