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Vienna in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Vienna lets you add Hallstatt or Salzburg to the city and the Wachau Valley. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Vienna — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Schönbrunn & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Wachau Valley
  3. 3Day 3: Hallstatt or Salzburg
  4. 4Concerts & coffee houses

Day 1: imperial Vienna

See Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and Sisi Museum, the old town and a classical concert.

Day 2: the Wachau Valley

Day-trip for a Danube cruise, Melk Abbey and wine tasting.

Day 3: Hallstatt or Salzburg

Take a longer day trip to the lakeside village of Hallstatt or Mozart’s Salzburg.

Vienna in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Vienna?
Three days is ideal — the imperial palaces and old town, a Wachau Valley day trip, and a longer day to Hallstatt or Salzburg.
What is the best day trip from Vienna for 3 days?
The Wachau Valley is the easiest and most scenic; Hallstatt is the most beautiful, and Salzburg is wonderful for Mozart and the Sound of Music.
How do I plan a 3-day Vienna itinerary?
Spend day one on the palaces and old town, day two in the Wachau Valley, and day three in Hallstatt or Salzburg, booking Schönbrunn and concert tickets ahead.