You'll arrive at Salzburg Airport, where you'll rent a car and head to your accommodation. You'll drive to the town, check in, and if you still have time, you can take a walk around and soak up the Austrian atmosphere.

Food is your responsibility, so I recommend going to the store.

In the morning, you can head to the iconic Hallstatt. I recommend arriving early, as the town is very popular and there are fewer tourists in the morning. You can explore the town center, the church, the small streets, and have a coffee and a croissant with a view of the lake. If you like, there's a cable car from Hallstatt to Salzbergbahn, from where you'll have a bird's-eye view of Hallstatt. 

In the afternoon, you'll head to Tressensteinwarte. A short hike to a viewing tower that offers stunning views of Altausseer See and Grundlsee, which is a larger lake often referred to as the "Sea of Styria."

Take the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car to the highest station. From there, it is a short walk to the iconic viewing platform "5 Fingers", which is five platforms in the shape of a hand hanging 400 meters above the abyss, with a magnificent view of Lake Hallstatt and the region.

From the highest station of Krippenstein, continue with the second (smaller) section of the cable car to Gjaidalm.

Gjaid Alm is a traditional mountain hut where you can have coffee, a snack or a full lunch.

The offer usually includes classic Austrian dishes, but you can always find vegetarian options (e.g. Käsespätzle - cheese noodles, soups or dumplings). Don't be afraid to ask, the service is very nice and you may even come across staff who speak Czech.

You'll start your morning with a leisurely walk around Lake Vorderer Gosausee, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and iconic views of the Dachstein massif, whose glacier is reflected on the surface.

The Gosaukammbahn cable car will take you directly to Zwieselalm, where you'll be surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and ideal terrain for walks, and you'll most likely encounter grazing cows or horses while wandering through the alpine pastures. This picturesque area with views of the imposing Gosaukamm massif is home to several traditional mountain huts, where you can relax after your hike and have a good coffee or taste local specialties.

Transfer to the more northerly Traunsee. For all waterfall lovers, I have a beautiful stop here. Visit Traunfall, which are cascades and rapids on the Traun River. In the afternoon, you will visit the town of Gmunden with the Orth water castle. Here you can take the Grünberg Seilbahn cable car to Grünberg mountain with a walk along the Treetop Path (Baumwipfelpfad).

A relaxing day by the water. Relax on the beach (e.g., in Seewalchen or Attersee am Attersee), rent a boat, or enjoy a coffee overlooking the lake with breathtaking water color.

Depending on your departure time, you can spend a day in Salzburg. Take a cable car ride to Hohensalzburg Fortress and enjoy the breathtaking view of the city below the Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the unique atmosphere of Getreidegasse with its metal signs and end the day with a sweet treat in the form of a piece of real Austrian Sacher Torte. Let yourself be carried away by the city that inspired Mozart.