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4 days in Austria, how to make the best of our time?

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Hi! I'm touring Central Europe with a couple friends (mid 20s) and wanted to get some input regarding our time in Austria. We plan to spend 4 days in Austria. For context, we'll be in Munich prior, then Prague after. I was thinking we'd just rely on the train, but I'm open to getting a car if it makes things easier. I am split between two options

  1. Spend 2 days in Salzburg and 2 days in Vienna.

  2. Spend 4 days in Salzburg, and skip Vienna. We would maybe include a day trip to Berchtesgaden to see Hitler's Eagles Nest.

For #1, we get the opportunity to see TWO of Austria's amazing cities. Going to Vienna also makes sense because it'll bring us closer to Prague (our next stop). On the flip side, #2 might be more relaxing with a little less moving around. I'd love any advice here, or new recommendations!

Thanks in advance!

Brad

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How many nights will you be in Europe? Are you flying into Munich and out of Prague? Have you bought plane tickets yet?

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So we'll be traveling for a total of 14 nights + 13 days
- 3 in Munich (Oktoberfest).
- 4 in Austria
- 3 in Prague
- 4 in Budapest.

We've already booked flights (in and out).

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we'll be traveling for a total of 15 nights

Does 15 nights include the overnight flight from the US (or CA) to Munich?
Add a fourth night in Munich and visit Salzburg as a day trip from Munich by direct train (2h).
From Munich airport fly nonstop to Prague. From Prague take an overnight train (rent a sleeper car) to Vienna. Vienna deserves a minimum of four nights. You can then take a direct train from Vienna to Budapest (2h 45m).

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We've already booked flights (in and out).

Which cities? Did you already book hotels or is the order of visiting the different places changeable?

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IMO you don't need more than 2 days in Salzburg. I'm also in mid-20s, living in Vienna, and went with a friend earlier this year. 2 days is enough to cover the city unless you want to do any nature-related stuff outside of it.

Since I'm living in Vienna ... I can't recommend it enough! The train from Salzburg to Vienna is only 2 hrs 25 min - 3 hrs (depending on the one you book). There's so much to do and the city is so beautiful.

Plus I think it's much easier to take the train to Prague from Vienna rather than from Salzburg. Also not sure how you've planned your trip but Vienna-Budapest via train is also very easy (via either OBB or Regiojet, both are good).

happy to give more specific recs for Vienna as well!

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