2 Days & 2 Nights Itinerary: Vienna → Hallstatt → Salzburg 🚄🏞️

DAY 1: Vienna → Hallstatt (Half-Day Trip) → Bad Ischl (Overnight Stay) Morning: Take an early train from Vienna (Wien Hbf) to Hallstatt. If you're on a tight schedule, store your luggage at Hallstatt station and explore the town quickly. Train Route: Wien Hbf → Bad Ischl Bahnhof (€58.8/person, 1 transfer) Bad Ischl → Hallstatt Bahnhof (€7/person, 37 min) 🚢 Hallstatt Visit: From Hallstatt train station, walk straight to the ferry pier (€8/person, CASH ONLY! 💵). The town is small but very crowded—take your time strolling around. Pro Tip: Keep your ferry ticket for the return trip! 🏡 Overnight in Bad Ischl: A quiet, charming town—different from Vienna's city vibe. (⚠️ Some restaurants had unfriendly staff, but overall a good transit spot.) DAY 2: Bad Ischl → Salzburg (Full-Day Tour) 🚌 Morning Transport: Take a direct bus from Bad Ischl to Salzburg (book via OBB). 🎶 Salzburg Sightseeing Route (Music-Themed!) 🎶: Mirabell Palace & Gardens (The Sound of Music filming spot! 🌸) Mozart’s Residence 🎼 Makartsteg (Love Lock Bridge) 🔒 Residenzplatz (Main Square) ⛪ Mozart Bridge 🎻 Nonnberg Abbey (Convent from The Sound of Music) 🏰 Hohensalzburg Fortress 🏯 ✅ No backtracking! 🏨 Accommodation Tip: Stay near the train station for convenience. 🌙 Night Safety: Both cities are safe to explore at night. Tags 🏷️ #AustrianLakes #Hallstatt #BadIschl #Salzburg #TheSoundOfMusic #Austria #TravelGuide #EasyTrip ✨