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Imperial Vienna, the lakeside fairytale of Hallstatt, Salzburg's music and the Alps β€” Austria blends grand culture with spectacular mountain scenery.

Schengen visa πŸ“… Best: May–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski) πŸ’΅ $130/day avg
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Capital
Vienna
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
German
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Best time
May–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski)
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$60 – $350
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Vienna (VIE)
Overview

Why travellers love Austria

Vienna's palaces and coffee houses, Salzburg's old town and 'Sound of Music' scenery, and the alpine lakes around Hallstatt make a classic loop.

World-class skiing in winter and hiking in summer add year-round appeal.

Where to go

Top places in Austria

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Vienna

Vienna

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Palaces, opera and coffee-house culture.

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Salzburg

Salzburg

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Mozart, baroque old town and films.

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Hallstatt

Hallstatt

πŸ—“ 1 day

The world's most photographed lake village.

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Innsbruck & Tyrol

Innsbruck & Tyrol

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Alpine city and ski gateway.

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Plan day by day

Austria itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Vienna β†’ Salzburg β†’ Hallstatt
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$300 – $1,750
1–2

Vienna

Palaces, opera and coffee-house culture.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· City
3–4

Salzburg

Mozart, baroque old town and films.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Family
5

Hallstatt

The world's most photographed lake village.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Photography
Route
Vienna β†’ Salzburg β†’ Hallstatt β†’ Innsbruck & Tyrol
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$420 – $2,450
1–2

Vienna

Palaces, opera and coffee-house culture.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· City
3–4

Salzburg

Mozart, baroque old town and films.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Family
5–6

Hallstatt

The world's most photographed lake village.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Photography
7

Innsbruck & Tyrol

Alpine city and ski gateway.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Nature
Route
Vienna β†’ Salzburg β†’ Hallstatt β†’ Innsbruck & Tyrol
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$600 – $3,500
1–3

Vienna

Palaces, opera and coffee-house culture.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· City
4–6

Salzburg

Mozart, baroque old town and films.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Family
7–8

Hallstatt

The world's most photographed lake village.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Photography
9–10

Innsbruck & Tyrol

Alpine city and ski gateway.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Nature
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Visa & entry

Austria visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Austria immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Austria visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Austria budget guide

Budget

$60/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Austria budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Austria

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SchΓΆnbrunn Palace

Vienna's imperial palace and gardens.

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Salzburg old town

Mozart's birthplace and baroque streets.

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Hallstatt & lakes

Storybook village on a mirror lake.

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Tyrolean Alps

Skiing and summer hiking around Innsbruck.

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Coffee-house culture

Vienna's UNESCO-listed cafΓ©s.

Get outside

Nature in Austria

All nature
Blog

Austria travel articles

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