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Salzburg in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Salzburg lets you add Hallstatt. This 2-day itinerary covers the city and Sound of Music on day one and the stunning lake district on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & fortress
  2. 2Sound of Music
  3. 3Day 2: Hallstatt
  4. 4Lakes & mountains

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town and fortress, and take a Sound of Music tour.

Day 2: Hallstatt

Day trip to the postcard village and Salzkammergut lakes.

Evenings: Mozart

Enjoy a Mozart concert and Austrian dinner.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Salzburg — prices per person.

Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour
Salzburg
Original Sound of Music Full-Day Private Tour
5.0(10)·9 timer
fra$1,457/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt fra Salzburg - 6-timers privat tur
Salzburg
Hallstatt fra Salzburg - 6-timers privat tur
5.0(60)·6 timer
fra$402/ person
via Viator
Bedst af Mozart-koncert på Fortress Hohensalzburg med flodkrydstogt
Salzburg
Bedst af Mozart-koncert på Fortress Hohensalzburg med flodkrydstogt
3.0(5)·2 timer
fra$79/ person
via Viator
Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Sound of Music
Salzburg
Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Sound of Music
4.9(39)·2 timer
fra$56/ person
via Viator
Privat tur til Wachau-Hallstatt-Salzburg
Vienna
Privat tur til Wachau-Hallstatt-Salzburg
5.0(46)·13 timer
fra$338/ person
via Viator
Original Sound of Music Privat Tour Salzburg
Salzburg
Original Sound of Music Privat Tour Salzburg
4.7(323)·4 timer
fra$700/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt dagstur fra Salzburg
Hallstatt
Hallstatt dagstur fra Salzburg
5.0(33)·8 timer
fra$535/ person
via Viator
Offentlig 4 timers tur til optagelsesstederne for "The Sound of Music Movie"
Salzburg
Offentlig 4 timers tur til optagelsesstederne for "The Sound of Music Movie"
4.7(360)·4 timer
fra$93/ person
via Viator

Salzburg in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Salzburg?
Two days covers the city — the old town, fortress and a Sound of Music tour — on day one, and the stunning village of Hallstatt and the lakes on day two, a great balance of Salzburg and the Alps.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Salzburg?
The baroque old town and Mozart’s birthplace, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, a Sound of Music tour, a Mozart concert, and a day trip to Hallstatt.
Is Hallstatt worth it from Salzburg?
Absolutely — Hallstatt’s breathtaking lake-and-mountain setting makes it one of Austria’s most beautiful spots, well worth the scenic 1.5-hour day trip from Salzburg.

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Old TownSound of MusicFortress & MozartHallstattDay Trips