Sharing my 3-night, 4-day Austria itinerary 🇦🇹

#TravelItinerary

📆DAY 1 – Hallstatt: Relax in a picturesque lakeside village

🚞 Salzburg or Vienna → Hallstatt (Train + ferry combination recommended!)
🏨 After checking in to your accommodation, pack your bags, and head out for a stroll around the village.
🌊 The walk along the lakeside is truly cinematic! It's perfect for taking pictures. 📸
🛶 If you have time, take a boat ride or rent a bike and explore.
⛪ Hallstatt Cathedral and the Ossuary also offer a unique atmosphere.
🌄 End the day with local food and wine at a lakeside restaurant. 🍷

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📆DAY 2 – Bad Ischl: The City of Hot Springs and Emperors

🚗 In the morning, travel from Hallstatt to Bad Ischl (~40 minutes).
👑 Visit the Kaiser Villa, the summer retreat of Emperor Franz Joseph.
🛁 As expected from a historic hot spring town, we also recommend a European-style spa or foot bath! ☕ In the afternoon, enjoy traditional Austrian desserts at the Zauner Café (especially the Sachertorte🍰)
🌙 End the day in a quiet, local atmosphere

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📆DAY 3 – St. Gilgen & Wolfgangsee: A peaceful lakeside town

🚗 Morning transfer to St. Gilgen (~30 minutes)
🚡 Take the cable car up to Zwölferhorn for breathtaking views of the Alps! 🏔️
🛥️ Come down and enjoy a cruise on Lake Wolfgang – the tranquil waters are perfect for relaxing.
🎶 Explore the charming alleyways of the village where Mozart's mother was born.
🌅 Enjoy a cup of tea at a lakeside cafe during sunset. ☕

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📆DAY 4 – Return to Salzburg 🚉

🧳 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check out.
🛍️ Stop by a souvenir shop for a little shopping – salt, chocolate, and ceramics are recommended. 🎁
🚞 Take the train back to Salzburg (or Vienna).