Salzburg

May–September; a perfect stop between Vienna and Zell am See.

• Hohensalzburg by funicular
• Getreidegasse and Mozart's birthplace
• Mirabell gardens
• Day trip: Hallstatt or Lake Wolfgang

The old town charms with small dear rooms; the right bank (Mirabell side) balances well.

One busy day covers the sights — but nearby Hallstatt drowns in midday crowds; go before 9 or after 4. The rock-tunnel car parks are pricey.

Getting around: Salzburg Airport is just 4km from the center; trolleybus Line 2 runs to the main station and old town (~20–25 min, single ticket ~€2.50–2.90) or Line 10 goes direct to the old town and funicular base. The old town itself is almost entirely walkable; the electric trolleybus (Obus) network covers the rest, with a full-day ticket around €6. The Salzburg Card (~€35/24h) bundles public transport with the fortress, funicular and most museums.

Halal & prayer places: A modest but real halal scene — roughly 19 restaurants city-wide are listed as halal or halal-friendly, mostly Turkish and South Asian (kebab, Indian) with a few Italian options, concentrated more around the main station and side neighborhoods than the tourist-heavy old town. Several active mosques and prayer rooms exist (including an Islamic cultural center and a Bosnian prayer space), though they're smaller and less prominent than Vienna's larger mosques.

Local safety: Same as country →

Cost figures: Rough 2026 prices: casual meal €10–20, mid-range restaurant €20–35 per person, single bus ticket ~€2.50–2.90 (day ticket ~€6), Hohensalzburg fortress with funicular (basic ticket) ~€15.50 for adults, and the Salzburg Card ~€35/24h bundles both plus public transport.

1-2 days

Suggested plan:

1. Day 1: Fortress, old town, Mirabell
2. Day 2: Hallstatt