8 days in Vienna & Salzburg Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Peterskirche, Anker Clock, Mozarthaus Vienna, and other attractions. Let the collections at Belvedere Palace and Hofburg capture your imagination. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and Church of the Jesuits for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Ringstrasse, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karlskirche, explore the galleries of Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), and wander the streets of Graben and Kohlmarkt.

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Madrid, Spain to Vienna is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Madrid in May, expect nights in Vienna to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are little chillier, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

On the 31st (Wed), admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7, and then steep yourself in history at Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian), and finally take a stroll through Steingasse.

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You can drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Vienna.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Votivkirche, stroll around Volksgarten, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Augustinerkirche, and finally admire the masterpieces at Albertina.

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Drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.