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Salzburg in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Salzburg lets you add two alpine day trips. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Salzburg — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & fortress
  2. 2Day 2: Hallstatt & lakes
  3. 3Day 3: Eagle’s Nest
  4. 4Mozart evenings

Day 1: the city

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

Day 2: Hallstatt

Day trip to the postcard village and Salzkammergut lakes.

Day 3: Eagle’s Nest

Cross to Bavaria for the Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden.

Salzburg in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Salzburg?
Three days is ideal — the city and Sound of Music on day one, Hallstatt and the lakes on day two, and the Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden on day three, combining Salzburg with the best alpine day trips.
What is the best day trip from Salzburg for 3 days?
Hallstatt is the most beautiful lakeside village, while the Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden offer dramatic views and powerful WWII history; both are unmissable.
How do I plan a 3-day Salzburg itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Hallstatt and the lakes, and day three at the Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgaden, booking the day trips and concerts ahead in summer.