2 Days & 2 Nights Itinerary: Vienna β Hallstatt β Salzburg πποΈ
DAY 1: Vienna β Hallstatt (Half-Day Trip) β 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 β Bad Ischl Bahnhof (β¬58.8/person, 1 transfer) Bad Ischl β Hallstatt Bahnhof (β¬7/person, 37 min) π’ Hallstatt Visit: From Hallstatt train station, walk straight to the ferry pier (β¬8/person, CASH ONLY! π΅). The town is small but very crowdedβtake your time strolling around. Pro Tip: Keep your ferry ticket for the return trip! π‘ Overnight in Bad Ischl: A quiet, charming townβdifferent from Vienna's city vibe. (β οΈ Some restaurants had unfriendly staff, but overall a good transit spot.) DAY 2: Bad Ischl β Salzburg (Full-Day Tour) π Morning Transport: Take a direct bus from Bad Ischl to Salzburg (book via OBB). πΆ Salzburg Sightseeing Route (Music-Themed!) πΆ: Mirabell Palace & Gardens (The Sound of Music filming spot! πΈ) Mozartβs Residence πΌ Makartsteg (Love Lock Bridge) π Residenzplatz (Main Square) βͺ Mozart Bridge π» Nonnberg Abbey (Convent from The Sound of Music) π° Hohensalzburg Fortress π― β No backtracking! π¨ Accommodation Tip: Stay near the train station for convenience. π Night Safety: Both cities are safe to explore at night. Tags π·οΈ #AustrianLakes #Hallstatt #BadIschl #Salzburg #TheSoundOfMusic #Austria #TravelGuide #EasyTrip β¨