Salzburg in 3 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Salzburg itinerary with Mirabell Palace, Mozartplatz, Mirabell Gardens. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases: Salzburg (day 1–3)
Approximate cost of activities and meals: 30–40 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.
When to go: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
14:00 Hotel Elefant — Perfect for culture and food lovers, located in the heart of Salzburg's historic district.
Afternoon Mirabell Palace — Mirabell Palace: 4.6★ (33,127 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
Evening Braurestaurant IMLAUER — Braurestaurant IMLAUER: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,724 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Morning Café Tomaselli — Café Tomaselli: good budget fit, 3.8★ (4,991 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
Morning Mozartplatz — Mozartplatz: 4.5★ (14,493 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
Afternoon Zwettler's Wirtshaus — Zwettler's Wirtshaus: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,047 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
Afternoon Mirabell Gardens — Mirabell Gardens: 4.7★ (16,553 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
Evening Sternbräu — Sternbräu: good budget fit, 4.2★ (12,666 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
Evening Mozart Violin Sonatas St. Peter Romanesque Hall — Mozart Violin Sonatas St. Peter Romanesque Hall: 5.0★ (30 reviews), fits the city's character, good budget fit

Morning COOL MAMA — COOL MAMA: 4.4★ (4,063 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
Morning Salzburg Cathedral — Salzburg Cathedral: 4.7★ (13,293 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
11:00 Hotel Elefant — Perfect for culture and food lovers, located in the heart of Salzburg's historic district.
12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.