Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour
5.0· 60from €345
Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour — rated 5 from 60 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov is 224 km from Salzburg, about 2h 49m by car (a different country — Czech, bring your documents). Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in SalzburgA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest
5.0· 35from €460
Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest — rated 5 from 35 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is 277 km from Salzburg, about 3h 15m by car (a different country — Slovenia, bring your documents). Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in SalzburgA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour
5.0· 25from €380
Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour — rated 5 from 25 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Salzburg.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour
€345
Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest
€460
Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour
€380
Kickbike Tour - discovering the city in a fun and active way
€35
master Mirabell
from €254 / night
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
from €810 / night
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
from €966 / night
Hotel Bristol Salzburg
from €615 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Comfortable stay. Convenient location.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean overall. Breakfast choices limited but adequate. The free public transport passes offered is a very nice gesture. Very convenient location for transport options. Rooms were fine and comfortable for family stay. The TV could do with smart TV connectivity as very limited English langua…
Disappointing stay
Unfortunately Radisson Blu fell far short of expectations. On arrival we were advised there was a €20 per day parking fee, they could sell me a ticket to cover this. We were also advised we had access to the Club Lounge with terrace but breakfast was not included. I challenged this and had to prove I booked with break…
Don’t waste your precious vacation time
Reserved a table in the morning for my family to celebrate my anniversary. Showed up, waited 5 mins to get seated into an empty cafe. Only waited because we some reserved tables and everyone said you have to go here. Worst part of our entire Austria trip. When we were finally sat, waiters took away the service items. T…