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Austria Itinerary: 5 Days (2026)

This 5-day Austria itinerary covers Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hallstatt, Graz — the sweet spot for a comfortable first visit, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹44,500–₹1,13,500 (≈ $520–$1,320) per person for 5 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of Austria — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

5 days Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct Schengen visa required EUR (Euro)

Your Route at a Glance

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Vienna

Day 1

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Salzburg

Day 2

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Innsbruck

Day 3

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Hallstatt

Day 4

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Graz

Day 5

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Vienna — Day 1
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Vienna

Full guide

Imperial Capital

✓Schönbrunn Palace — The Habsburgs' 1,441-room summer palace, with formal gardens climbing to the Glo…
✓St Stephen's Cathedral — Vienna's Gothic centrepiece, its tiled roof forming a mosaic of the Habsburg dou…
✓Hofburg Palace — The Habsburgs' winter residence and seat of power for over 600 years, now housin…
Apr - Jun, Sep - Oct EUR 100-260/day/day

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Salzburg — Day 2
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Salzburg

Full guide

Sound of Music City

✓Hohensalzburg Fortress — One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval castles, towering over the o…
✓Mirabell Palace & Gardens — Baroque gardens laid out for a 17th-century archbishop and his mistress, familia…
✓Getreidegasse — Salzburg's main shopping street, lined with wrought-iron guild signs and Mozart'…
May - Sep EUR 95-240/day/day

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Innsbruck — Day 3
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Innsbruck

Full guide

Alps in the City

✓Golden Roof — A late-Gothic oriel window covered in over 2,600 gilded copper tiles, built for …
✓Nordkette cable car — A funicular-and-cableway combo lifting riders from the city centre to a 2,300m a…
✓Swarovski Crystal Worlds — A surreal museum-and-garden complex built around a giant crystal-studded "giant"…
Jun - Sep, Dec - Mar EUR 100-250/day/day

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Hallstatt — Day 4
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Hallstatt

Full guide

Lakeside Postcard

✓Hallstatt Skywalk — A viewing platform on the mountainside above the village, reached by funicular, …
✓Salt mine tour — A tour of one of the world's oldest salt mines, including a wooden miners' slide…
✓Hallstätter See lakefront — A promenade along the turquoise lake that gives the village its name, with rowbo…
May - Sep EUR 100-260/day/day

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Graz — Day 5
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Graz

Full guide

Student City

✓Schlossberg clock tower — A landmark 16th-century clock tower atop a forested hill overlooking the city, r…
✓Graz Old Town — A UNESCO-listed old town blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture …
✓Kunsthaus Graz — A biomorphic contemporary art museum nicknamed the "Friendly Alien," known as mu…
Apr - Oct EUR 85-210/day/day

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Austria Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in Austria?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in Austria to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 5-day plan covers Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hallstatt, Graz. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on Vienna and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 5-day Austria trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹44,500–₹1,13,500 (about $520–$1,320) per person for 5 days on the ground in Austria — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 5 days in Austria?

The most efficient 5-day route is Vienna (Day 1), then Salzburg (Day 2), then Innsbruck (Day 3), then Hallstatt (Day 4), then Graz (Day 5). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 5 days enough for Austria?

5 days is enough for a focused first look at Austria — this plan covers Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hallstatt, Graz without feeling rushed. For the full experience, the 7-day version adds more depth. The best months to do this route are Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct.