Austria in 4 Days: 3 Recommended 4-Day Itineraries to Austria

4 days in Austria is still enough time to explore the lake region, Salzburg and The Arlberg Trail. Check out our recommended 4-day itineraries in Austria.

Bike along charming riverine routes and lakeside towns and discover the city where Mozart was born on this 4 days in Austria itinerary. If you have some free time on your day of arrival, you can walk beside the Salzach River and get a feel of Salzburg, a culturally vibrant city. The next day, your biking adventure begins in Oberndorf. Follow the charming Salzach and admire the picturesque Höllerersee and Holzöstersee lakes. On the third day, explore three glistening lakes, Obertrum, Matt, and Graben, surrounded by quaint villages in the idyllic Trumer Lake region. On the last day of your fabulous 4-day Austria trip, you’ll have enough time to see the major attractions of Salzburg.

Admire the beautiful architecture, elegant gardens, and atmospheric streets of Salzburg’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover why Hallsatt is one of Europe’s most-visited sites on this 4-day Austria itinerary. After arriving in Salzburg, see the well-preserved medieval architecture of the Old Town, and visit Mozart’s birthplace, a museum dedicated to the legendary composer’s life and works. Next day explore the Mirabell Gardens, where Fräulein Maria and the von Trapp children sang “Do-Re-Mi” in the beloved film ‘The Sound of Music.’ On the third day, visit the historic Salt Mine at the captivating lakeside village of Hallstatt and enjoy the stunning mountain views from the promenade. Spend the last day of your incredible 4 days in Salzburg, visiting major sights such as the impressive 17th-century baroque Salzburg Cathedral and the Museum of Modern Art. See all tours to Austria.

Pass alpine lakes and colorful villages as you soak in the awe-inspiring scenery and unfolding vistas of the 40-kilometer Arlberg Trail. Your adventure begins with a climb up the Galzig Mountain. Later, look out for excellent views of St. Christoph (home to a ski resort) and the 3056-meter-high Patteriol Mountain. You’ll cross meadows and moors as you head towards a valley. The next day, take the Seekopfbahn cable car, which takes you to a height of 2212 meters, and hike up a small cotton grass plain. On the last day, trek towards the Stuttgarter Hutte, surrounded by a dreamy mountainous landscape. The Vallugabahn mountain station is your final stop on the Arlberg Trail. Say goodbye to these magical views as a cable car takes you down the valley to St. Anton.

Enjoy enthralling mountain views, discover pristine blue lakes, and wander through the delightful cobblestone streets of old towns during your 4 days in Austria. Our travel experts will help you prepare a customized itinerary to Austria that meets all your requirements. Check out our guide on the best time to visit Austria for a seasonal overview.

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