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Vienna's Ringstraße and the city skyline in clear lightThe Hohensalzburg fortress above the rooftops of Salzburg's old town

Vienna vs Salzburg in April

Vienna and Salzburg are close in April. Vienna averages 9–17°C with moderate crowds; Salzburg 4–16°C with moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Vienna and Salzburg

The verdict for April

  • WeatherVery similar6.5/10 vs 6/10
  • CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
  • PricesVery similar€€€ vs €€€
  • OverallVery similar6.5/10 vs 6.3/10
Vienna's Ringstraße and the city skyline in clear light

Vienna in April

Blossom and Easter markets

Temperature
9–17°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
€€€

+Mild weather and spring blossom in the parks.

–Easter weeks are busy and showers are common.

April is a good all-round month if Easter is out of the way. The parks flower, terraces begin to fill and daylight is long enough for full sightseeing days.

The Hohensalzburg fortress above the rooftops of Salzburg's old town

Salzburg in April

Easter and spring

Temperature
4–16°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
€€€

+Spring blossoms and the Easter Festival.

–Easter is busy.

April has spring blossoms and Easter markets, with busier weekends.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.