Day 1. Arrival Vienna – Ringstrasse
Arrive in Vienna. Ringstrasse walking tour: Opera, Parliament, Rathaus, Burgtheater. Evening coffee house. Overnight in Vienna.
7 DAYS
Twin City
Delights Vienna
& Salzburg
Day 2. Vienna – Schönbrunn & Klimt
Schönbrunn Palace (1,441 rooms, Gloriette). Upper Belvedere — Klimt's The Kiss and Judith. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 3. Vienna – Kunsthistorisches Museum & Spanish Riding School
KHM world-class art collection (Vermeer, Brueghel, Raphael). Spanish Riding School Lipizzaner display. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 4. Vienna to Salzburg – Salzkammergut
Morning train to Salzburg (2.5 hours on OBB Railjet). En route: stop at Hallstatt. Arrive Salzburg. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 5. Salzburg – Hohensalzburg & Mozart
Hohensalzburg Fortress (1077). Mozart's Birthplace and Residence. Mirabell Gardens. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 6. Salzburg – Bavarian Alps & Berchtesgaden
Excursion to Berchtesgaden and the Königssee — the deepest Alpine lake in Germany, with extraordinary electric boat rides echoing off the cliff walls. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 7. Departure Salzburg
Final morning at the Stiegl Brewery Museum. Transfer to Salzburg Airport.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Vienna
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Wien
- The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
- Hotel Imperial Vienna
★★★★
- Marriott Vienna
- Radisson Blu Style Hotel Vienna
- NH Vienna Airport
★★★
- ibis Wien Mariahilf
- Hotel Ibis Wien City
- Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien
Salzburg
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Salzburg
- Schloss Mönchstein Salzburg
- Hotel Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg
- NH Salzburg City
- Crowne Plaza Salzburg – The Pitter
★★★
- ibis Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Ibis Salzburg Nord
- Hotel Wolf Salzburg
Must try
FOOD
Viennese Goulash
A classic case of culinary exchange; this originally Hungarian dish has evolved to have a unique character in Austria; the hearty, slow-cooked stew is filled with tender beef, onions and spices like sweet paprika and caraway; often served with buttered or egg noodles or bread dumplings.
Kasespatzle
Austria's answer to mac and cheese, this comforting classic consists of soft dumpling-like noodles topped with melted cheese, usually strong, aged, mountain cheeses that can melt easily, and fried onions.
Salzburger Nockerl
This soufflé-like dessert is believed to have been invented in Salzburg in the 17th century as an ode to the surrounding peaks; egg whites and sugar are whisked into a meringue until soft peaks form; the meringue is then dusted with powdered sugar to represent the snow-covered hill.
RESTAURANT
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Halal Certified
Vienna
- Habibi & Hawara Vienna – Halal-certified Austrian-Lebanese fusion restaurant in Vienna's 6th district, mezze and wiener specialities
- Al Basha Vienna – Authentic Lebanese halal restaurant near the Naschmarkt, mezze platters and mixed grills
- Istanbul Restaurant Wien – Turkish halal grill near the Westbahnhof, excellent kebabs and lahmacun popular with Vienna's large Turkish community
- Taj Mahal Vienna – Indian halal restaurant near Stephansdom, tandoori specialities and generous lunch menu
- Medina Vienna – Moroccan halal restaurant near Mariahilfer Strasse, couscous and tagines
Salzburg
- Al Madina Salzburg – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Mirabel Gardens, couscous and tagines popular with Muslim visitors
- Istanbul Salzburg – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, kebabs and pide
- Taj Mahal Salzburg – Indian halal restaurant near the Old Town, tandoori and curry popular with Muslim tourists
- Medina Salzburg – North African halal cuisine near Neutorstrasse, shawarma and mezze
- Halal Food Salzburg – Pakistani halal fast food near the University, popular with students and Muslim visitors
