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Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna

7-day independent rail trip from Munich through Salzburg to Vienna

Illustration of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna

Railbookers runs this 7-day, 6-night independent rail vacation from Munich through Salzburg to Vienna, with two nights booked in each of the three cities. The included list covers standard-class rail travel and hotel breakfast only, so sightseeing in each stop is self-planned rather than guided. Munich's two nights take in the Marienplatz and its Town Hall, with the option of the Deutsches Museum or a beer hall visit. The train on to Salzburg runs through scenic parts of Austria, arriving at a UNESCO-listed Baroque Old Town built around the Festung Hohensalzburg castle and Mozart's birthplace. A further scenic train reaches Vienna for two nights among the city's Imperial architecture, museums, and cafes. Because the trip has no included tours, travelers who prefer to set their own itinerary in each city, rather than follow a guide, are best suited to it. It works as a straightforward rail-and-hotel base for exploring Bavaria and Austria at your own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip's 17 hotels are listed as OPTIONS across price tiers in each city rather than one fixed hotel, so the property you get depends on the tier and city combination you choose.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm availability and pricing directly with Railbookers before booking.
  • The included list covers rail travel, hotel stays, and breakfast only; there are no walking tours or attraction tickets included, so sightseeing in each city is self-planned.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Munich

    Your Journey Begins in Munich

    Welcome to Munich! On arrival in the Bavarian capital, make your way to your hotel and check-in for a two-night stay. Head out to get your bearings in the city, perhaps enjoying some traditional Bavarian cuisine at a traditional beer hall.

  2. Day 2overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Spend a full day in Munich, exploring the many famous sights and attractions of the Alpine city. Explore the Marienplatz at the heart of the city and take in the city views from the top of the Town Hall. Uncover the legend behind the Teufelstritt (Devil's Footstep) or you might also like to take a tour of the renowned Deutsches Museum. Of course, no visit to Munich is complete without a visit to a beer hall! the Hofbrauhaus am Platzl is undoubtedly the most famous of these, where you can sample some Weisswurst (white sausage) or Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) with your Mass (litre glass) of beer.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Salzburg

    Munich to Salzburg

    Spend another morning in Munich before taking the train to Salzburg. On arrival in Salzburg, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Salzburg is your first taste of Austria, the mountains…The Sound of Music! Try the restaurants on the right side of the river around Linzergasse for a real taste of Salzburg. For an adventure into Austrian beer, you must head for the atmospheric Mullner Brewery - officially known as the Augustiner Braustubel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Enjoy an additional day discovering Salzburg at your leisure. Perhaps visit the birthplace of Mozart, now a museum dedicated to his life and work showcasing various fascinating exhibits. The city's Baroque Old Town is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and dominated by the massive Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Vienna

    Salzburg to Vienna

    After breakfast this morning, take the scenic train ride from Salzburg to Vienna. Be sure to have your camera ready as you pass through some of the most beautiful parts of Austria. On arrival in Vienna, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Perhaps spend the afternoon indulging in some delicious Sachertorte or head to the Gothic St Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most famous landmarks.

  6. Day 6overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    After breakfast this morning, spend the day exploring beautiful Vienna. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in the Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes and restaurants within a former imperial stable building. Why not enjoy an operatic experience to remember at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), or view the works of famous painters such as Rubens and Raphael at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). Take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses. Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! And if you are interested in history, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the Baroque Belvedere and Schonbrunn Palaces.

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Vienna

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, or if you'd like to take this journey in reverse, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help with all the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A full day in Munich covers the Marienplatz, views from the top of the Town Hall, and the legend of the Teufelstritt (Devil's Footstep).
  • Day 4An extra day in Salzburg reaches Mozart's birthplace museum beneath the UNESCO-listed Baroque Old Town and the medieval Festung Hohensalzburg castle.
  • Day 5The scenic train from Salzburg to Vienna is followed by an afternoon that can include Sachertorte and a visit to the Gothic St Stephen's Cathedral.
  • Day 6Vienna sightseeing can include the Museumsquartier's museums and cafes, the Wiener Staatsoper opera house, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum's paintings by Rubens and Raphael.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class per the itinerary
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Munich
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Salzburg
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Vienna

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, standard-class rail travel is included throughout, including a Railjet train between Salzburg and Vienna.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an Independent rail vacation with no guided tours included, so travelers plan their own sightseeing in each city.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Munich in Germany, then Salzburg and Vienna in Austria, with two nights in each.
What is included?
Standard-class rail travel between the three cities and two nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in each city.
How much does it cost?
The trip is priced from 1,199 USD per person.

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