Salzburg 6 Day Itinerary

Salzburg 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Old Town Exploration

  • Arrival: Salzburg Airport (SZG) is the closest airport. Consider booking a taxi or renting a car for your stay.
  • Check-In: Hotel Sacher Salzburg or Hotel Bristol Salzburg, both centrally located and offer luxurious accommodations.
  • Lunch: St. Moikael’s Tavern, serving traditional Austrian dishes in a charming setting.
  • Afternoon: Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, explore Salzburg Cathedral, and stroll through Getreidegasse, the city’s most famous shopping street.
  • Dinner: Mönchsbergrestaurant St. Peter, offering breathtaking views of the city while you dine.

Day 2: Mirabell Palace & Mozart’s Salzburg

  • Morning: Visit Mirabell Palace and Gardens, and take a stroll through the Petrified Forest.
  • Lunch: Café Tomaselli, one of the oldest coffee houses in the city.
  • Afternoon: Discover Mozart’s Salzburg with a visit to Mozarts Wohnhaus (Mozart’s Residence), Mozarts Geburtshaus (Mozart Birthplace) and St. Peter’s Cemetery, where many members of the Mozart family are buried.
  • Dinner: Restaurant K&K, serving contemporary Austrian cuisine in a historic setting.

Day 3: Salt Mines & Lake District

  • Morning: Take a day trip to the Salzwelten Hallein Salt Mines and explore the beautiful Lake District. Tickets can be purchased online or at the site.
  • Lunch: Restaurant Almwirtschaft Weißes Löck, offering traditional Austrian dishes in a picturesque setting.
  • Afternoon: Continue exploring the Lake District, perhaps renting a boat to explore the lakes.
  • Dinner: Return to Salzburg and dine at Goldgasse, known for its exquisite seafood dishes.

Day 4: Mondsee & Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves

  • Morning: Visit Mondsee, the lake where The Sound of Music was filmed, and explore its charming town.
  • Lunch: Restaurant Schafstall, offering a variety of dishes in a rustic setting.
  • Afternoon: Head to Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, the largest ice caves in the world. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
  • Dinner: Return to Salzburg and dine at Brauerei Gstättl, known for its hearty dishes and brewery.

Day 5: Day Trip to Berchtesgaden & King’s Lake

  • Morning: Take a day trip to Berchtesgaden and visit the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest) and the historic town.
  • Lunch: Restaurant Schönberger, offering traditional Bavarian dishes with a view of the surrounding mountains.
  • Afternoon: Visit King’s Lake (Königssee), take a boat tour to see the stunning scenery, including the famous St. Bartholomew’s Church.
  • Dinner: Return to Salzburg and dine at Das BräuWirtschaft, known for its hearty German cuisine.

Day 6: Departure

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your final hours in Salzburg shopping for souvenirs or relaxing in a café.
  • Lunch: Café Bazar, offering a variety of dishes in a charming setting.
  • Departure: Check out of your hotel and head to Salzburg Airport (SZG) for your departure.