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Salzburg Austria Two Day Itinerary for First-Timers
It is difficult to determine how to best use your 48 hours in Salzburg Austria, there are so many great things to see and do. This 2-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Hohensalzburg Castle, Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, Hellbrunn Palace, Salzburg Cathedral, Sphaera, and more. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do in Salzburg to supplement this itinerary. Have more time? Add a day trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt or Innsbruck. It is possible to travel the world with limited PTO, here’s how to visit Salzburg in two days. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Day One: Gardens, Castles, and Cathedrals
8 am Grab a coffee and make your way to Mirabell Palace, don’t miss the gnome garden. Tour Mozart’s House before walking across the Makartsteg Bridge. Ride up to the Mönchsberg viewpoint and photograph the city and castle.
12 pm Take a walk down Getreidegasse admiring the iron signage. Learn about the Trapp family at Sound of Music World.
12 pm Ride the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Castle. Photograph the city rooftops and tour the castle. Visit the long gallery and cemetery of St Peters Abbey.
3 pm Visit the Salzburg Cathedral and tour the Residenzplatz. Photograph the Salzburger Glockenspiel bells and Sphaera in Kapitelplatz.
5 pm Take a cruise on the Salzach River and enjoy the city views.
7:30 pm Enjoy a Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe’s oldest restaurant.
Day Two: Mountain Top Views and Trick Fountains
9 am Take the bus to the Untersberg Cable Car stop. Take the ride up the mountain for amazing views. Go for a hike or rent a deckchair and relax with a coffee and a pastry.
12 pm Stop at Hellbrunn Palace on your way back to the city. Have lunch in the garden, explore the trick fountains, take a walk through the park, and browse the Folklore Museum.
4 pm Attend the Sound of Music at the Marionette Theater.
6 pm Have dinner and cocktails before returning to the hotel.
Be sure to check the Salzburg Austria Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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