DAY TRIPS FROM VIENNA
Private day trip from Vienna to Salzburg
Mozart's birthplace, the fortress above the rooftops and scenes from "The Sound of Music": Salzburg in one day, no change of trains, no rush.
- Distance from Vienna
- Distance from Vienna: approx. 298 km
- Drive time (one way)
- Drive time (one way): approx. 3 h
- Recommended length
- Recommended length: 11–13 h
Highlights
Old town and Getreidegasse
The UNESCO World Heritage old town with Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of the largest preserved castles in Central Europe, reached by funicular.
Mirabell Gardens
Baroque gardens with views of the cathedral and fortress, famous from "The Sound of Music".
Salzburg Cathedral
The early baroque cathedral on Domplatz. Mozart was baptised here.
On the way: Mondsee or Wolfgangsee
On request, a stop in the Salzkammergut lake district on the way there or back.
What your day could look like
Sample schedule: you decide the times and stops.
07:30
Pick-up at your hotel in Vienna
10:30
Arrival in Salzburg, stroll through the old town
12:30
Lunch, then Hohensalzburg Fortress
15:30
Mirabell Gardens, a stop at Mondsee if you wish
17:00
Drive back to Vienna
Good to know
- An early start pays off: about six hours of the day are spent in the car, comfortable, but worth planning for.
- During the Salzburg Festival in summer the city is especially busy.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vienna to Salzburg?
About three hours each way for roughly 300 kilometres on the West Autobahn.
Can I stay overnight in Salzburg and return later?
Yes, a transfer with a later return is possible too. Just describe what you have in mind in your request.
Is a stop along the way worthwhile?
Mondsee, Wolfgangsee or Melk Abbey are close to the route. Your chauffeur stops wherever you like.
