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Prague to Salzburg via Vienna & Hallstatt: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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8
days
550 km
distance
17.4 h
in transit
17
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Terrace weather in the squares and manageable lines at the castles — the imperial cities at their best.
Day 1 Prague
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–20.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.4h
09:00
14:00
Lokál lokal.ambi.cz map ↗
Experience a blend of traditional and modern Czech cuisine in a newly revamped pub setting.
60 min · Prague
open: Every Day: approx. 12:00 - 24:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hilton Prague Old Town · EA Hotel Jeleni dvur
Day 2 Around Prague
- Transit
- 0h11
- Finish
- ~10:55
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–20.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 12.4h
09:00
Take in panoramic city views from Prague's most striking modern landmark.
50 min · Prague · Admission to the observation deck is 350 Kč for adults (there is no fee for restaurants or to access the park at ground level)
open: 09:00-24:00 every day
10:05
Overnight here
e.g. Hilton Prague Old Town · EA Hotel Jeleni dvur
Day 3 Český Krumlov
- Transit
- 3h41
- Finish
- ~17:05
- Temperature
- 8.1°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 12.3h
12:35
Český Krumlov castle and old town circuit ckrumlov.info map ↗
Climb through the castle grounds and tower, then trace the Vltava loop through Český Krumlov's compact old town.
210 min · Český Krumlov · Individual admissions and reservations are separate; check current access
16:15
Discover bold paintings by Egon Schiele in a striking artistic setting.
50 min · Český Krumlov
open: Also open Mondays!
Day 4 Vienna
- Transit
- 4h26
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–20.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 12.3h
13:20
16:30
Marvel at grand Baroque architecture and art.
50 min · Vienna · €8 (adults), €4 (students), free (children under 10)
open: Mon-Sat 09:00-12:30, 13:00-18:00; Sun and holidays 12:00-17:45
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel & Palais Strudlhof · Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom
Day 5 Around Vienna
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–20.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
14:00
Figlmüller figlmueller.at map ↗
Try the famous giant Wienerschnitzel with potato salad.
60 min · Vienna
open: Daily 11:00-21:30, kitchen closes at 22:30
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel & Palais Strudlhof · Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom
Day 6 Hallstatt
- Transit
- 5h06
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 5.0°C–14.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~19
- Daylight
- 12.3h
14:00
Hallstatt lake village circuit salzkammergut.at map ↗
Arrive across Lake Hallstatt by ferry, then walk the village lanes and lakeshore to a public viewpoint without turning the stop into a mountain dash.
120 min · Hallstatt · Individual admissions and reservations are separate; check current access
16:10
Discover artifacts from Europe's earliest known culture.
50 min · Hallstatt · Adults €10, children & college student €8
open: November-March: Wed-Sun 11:00-15:00, April & October: daily 10:00-16:00, May-September: daily 10:00-18:00
17:00
Overnight here
e.g. Heritage Hotel Hallstatt · Gasthof Simony- Hallstatt
Day 7 Salzburg
- Transit
- 3h41
- Finish
- ~17:05
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–18.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 12.3h
12:30
Salzburg old town and fortress circuit salzburg.info map ↗
Cross Salzburg's baroque old town, then use the fortress above it to understand the prince-archbishops' city and mountain setting.
210 min · Salzburg · Individual admissions and reservations are separate; check current access
16:15
Explore a unique building housing historic aircraft and race cars.
50 min · Salzburg
open: 09:00 - 22:00 daily
Overnight here
Day 8 Around Salzburg
- Transit
- 0h18
- Finish
- ~11:00
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–18.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
Enjoy elegant gardens and marble stairs in a historic castle.
50 min · Salzburg · Free
open: Mon Wed Thu 08:00-16:00; Tue Fri 13:00-16:00
10:10
Grand fountains play tricks in lush gardens surrounding the archbishop's summer palace.
50 min · Salzburg · Adults €13.50, students (19-26 years old) €8.50, children (4-18 years) €6.00, family ticket (2 adults, 1 child) €29.50
open: Apr Oct: 09:00-16:30; May Jun Sep: 09:00-17:30; Jul Aug: 09:00-21:00 (only trick fountains from 18:00)
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