A Storybook Stay in Salzburg & the Lake District

• Arrive in Salzburg: Settle into your hotel, then take a leisurely stroll through Salzburg’s Old Town. Explore charming streets, historic squares, and seasonal Christmas markets.

• Explore Austria’s Lake District: Take a day to visit the picture-perfect towns of Hallstatt, St. Gilgen, or St. Wolfgang. Enjoy lakeside walks, funicular rides to panoramic viewpoints, and cozy village cafés.

• Salzburg highlights: Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, visit Mozart’s birthplace, stroll through Mirabell Palace gardens, and admire Salzburg Cathedral. Wander Getreidegasse for shops and charming architecture.

• Sound of Music tour: Visit iconic filming locations around Salzburg, including lakes, gardens, estates, and scenic countryside spots featured in the film.

Dinner

• St. Peter Stiftskulinarium: The oldest restaurant in Central Europe, offering refined Austrian dishes in a historic and atmospheric setting.

• Restaurant Goldener Hirsch: A classic Salzburg institution serving traditional Austrian cuisine in an elegant, timeless Alpine setting.

• Restaurant/Terrace M32: Located within the Museum of Modern Art, this stylish terrace restaurant offers panoramic views over Salzburg along with contemporary cuisine.

• Restaurant Brunnauer: A trusted local favorite serving elevated Austrian and international dishes in a warm, refined atmosphere.

• Huber’s im Fischerwirt: Known for creative Austrian cuisine, blending tradition with modern touches in a cozy, welcoming environment.

• Gasthof Schloss Aigen: A beloved inn famous for Austrian meat dishes, traditional ambiance, and beautiful garden seating.

• Ebner’s Waldhof Gourmet Restaurant (Lake Fuschl): A lakeside gourmet dining experience highlighting fresh regional flavors with peaceful mountain views.

• Forsthaus Wartenfels: A charming alpine restaurant offering classic Austrian dishes with sweeping views of Lake Fuschl and the surrounding peaks.

• Restaurant Haus am Hang (St. Gilgen): A beautiful lakeside setting paired with gourmet cuisine.

Breakfast or lunch

• Café Tomaselli: Salzburg’s oldest coffeehouse—ideal for pastries, light breakfast, and traditional Austrian café culture.

• Café Bazar: A beloved riverside café serving hearty breakfasts and Viennese classics with views of the Salzach River.

• Im Seehotel Grüner Baum (Hallstatt): Enjoy lakeside dining with fresh regional dishes and beautiful views of Hallstatt’s waterfront.

• BRAUGASTHOF am Hallstättersee: Traditional Austrian comfort food served in a cozy lakeside setting with postcard-worthy views.

• Restaurant Meissl & Schadn Salzburg: Known for its classic Viennese dishes, this elegant spot is especially loved for its signature Wiener schnitzel.

Drinks & apéritifs

• Steinterrasse Rooftop Bar: Cocktails with unmatched panoramic views of Salzburg’s Old Town and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

• IKARUS Hangar-7 Bar: Inventive cocktails in a striking, modern architectural space with aviation-inspired design.

• Augustiner Bräustuben: A classic Austrian beer hall with locally brewed beer, communal seating, and lively local atmosphere.

• Wein & Co.: A stylish wine bar offering an impressive selection of Austrian wines in a chic setting.

• Stadtalm Café: A relaxed spot with one of the best viewpoints in Salzburg—perfect for an afternoon drink or casual apéritif.