Guide · Austria

Salzburg City and Waterfalls

Two city days followed by two mountain excursions, giving Salzburg’s Baroque and musical heritage room before more weather-dependent alpine experiences.

4 days6 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Salzburg fortress and cathedral

Salzburg fortress and cathedral

  1. 1

    Hohensalzburg Fortress

    It is Salzburg’s strongest single orientation stop and gives the historic centre a clear defensive and political context.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Salzburg Cathedral

    Visit to understand the role of the prince-archbishops and to connect nearby Residenzplatz, Domplatz and fortress views into one coherent historic core.

    Duration
    45 minutes suggested
    Price
    Mixed free and paid access
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Mozart and Mirabell

Mozart and Mirabell

  1. 1

    Mozart’s Birthplace

    Choose it for a focused introduction to Mozart that fits easily into an old-town walking day.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Mirabell Palace and Gardens

    Visit for an easy, mostly outdoor Salzburg stop that works well for families and photographers and can be crossed on foot between the station side and old town.

    Duration
    60 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Werfen ice cave

Werfen ice cave

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    Eisriesenwelt Werfen

    Choose it for a distinctive mountain experience that mixes cable-car access, steep walking, cold cave conditions and dramatic ice formations.

    Duration
    210 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Krimml waterfalls

Krimml waterfalls

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    Krimml Waterfalls

    Visit for one of Austria’s most dramatic water landscapes, choosing how far to climb according to time, weather and fitness.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times and seasonal operation vary. Check the official website before travel for the current timetable or access window.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information