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Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich

Rail trip through Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich via the Arlberg Pass

Illustration of Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night self-guided rail vacation from Vienna to Munich, with a stop in Salzburg. The first two nights are based in Vienna, where hop-on hop-off bus tickets help travelers get their bearings, with time for Viennese coffee culture or Wiener Schnitzel for dinner. On day 3, a scenic train ride carries travelers through the Austrian Alps and the Arlberg Pass to Salzburg for a two-night stay, where day 4 is left at leisure to explore baroque architecture, the Old Town, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress by funicular. Day 5 brings a high-speed train to Munich for a further two nights, and day 6 is a guided walking tour of the Bavarian capital, taking in the Marienplatz and the views from the Town Hall tower. The evidence does not name specific hotels for any of the three cities. This suits independent travelers who want three contrasting stops, an imperial capital, an Alpine town, and a Bavarian city, linked by scenic rail.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence names no specific hotels for this package; confirm the actual property with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence describes the first two days in Vienna in nearly identical terms, so the specific activities split between day 1 and day 2 is not fully clear; confirm the detailed day plan with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna

    Your Journey Begins in Vienna

    Welcome to Vienna! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Get your bearings in the grand Austrian capital by using your hop-on hop-off bus tickets, seeing the sights whilst listening to a guide. Then relax by indulging in Viennese coffee culture or tucking into authentic Wiener Schnitzel for dinner.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Arrive in Vienna first thing in the morning after a good night’s rest. Disembark the train and check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Get your bearings in the grand Austrian capital by using your hop-on hop-off bus tickets, seeing the sights whilst listening to a guide. Then relax by indulging in Viennese coffee culture or tucking into authentic Wiener Schnitzel for dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Salzburg

    Vienna to Salzburg

    After breakfast this morning, take the scenic train ride from Vienna to Salzburg. Be sure to have your camera ready as you pass through some of the most beautiful parts of Austria and the famous Arlberg Pass. Arrive in Salzburg and settle in for a two-night stay in the quaint town.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Spend the day discovering the beauty and charm of Salzburg at your own leisure. Explore the city’s baroque architecture, stroll through the quaint streets of Old Town, or take the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for stunning views over the city. For a touch of old-world elegance, consider a horse and carriage ride through the historic center.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5railovernight: Munich

    Salzburg to Munich

    Board a high-speed train to the Bavarian capital and check in to your hotel 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.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Spend a full day in Munich, exploring the many famous sights and attractions on a guided walking tour 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 Hofbräuhaus am Platzl is undoubtedly the most famous of these, where you can sample some Weisswürste (white sausage) or Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) with your Mass (liter glass) of beer.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Munich

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you’d like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Hop-on hop-off bus touring in Vienna, with time for Viennese coffee culture or Wiener Schnitzel for dinner.
  • Day 3A scenic train ride from Vienna to Salzburg through the Austrian Alps and the famous Arlberg Pass.
  • Day 4A funicular ride up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for views over Salzburg's Old Town, with an option for a horse and carriage ride through the historic center.
  • Day 6A guided walking tour of Munich takes in the Marienplatz and views from the top of the Town Hall.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class throughout 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Salzburg 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Vienna Skip-the-Line tickets for the Danube Tower Walking tour in Munich

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel in standard class is included throughout, including a scenic ride over the Arlberg Pass from Vienna to Salzburg.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's a self-guided rail vacation, though the Vienna hop-on hop-off tour and the Munich walking tour are guided.
What's included?
Standard class rail, two nights each in Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich with breakfast, a Vienna hop-on hop-off tour, skip-the-line Danube Tower tickets, and a Munich walking tour.
What can I see in Salzburg?
Baroque architecture and the Old Town, with a funicular ride up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for city views.
What is the starting price?
From $1,079 per person.

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