About Salzburg
Salzburg's baroque Altstadt, fortress views and Mozart heritage sit against Alpine foothills — compact, musical and perfect for a two-day stop.
Best time
May–September; December for Christmas markets
Weather
Alpine-influenced — warm summers, cold snowy winters
Airport
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Getting around
Walk Altstadt; day trains to Hallstatt or Munich
Experiences
Things to do in Salzburg
1
Hohensalzburg Fortress
2
Old Town Getreidegasse
3
Mirabell Palace Gardens
4
Mozart's Birthplace
5
Hellbrunn Palace trick fountains
6
Salzach river walk
7
Sound of Music viewpoints
8
Day trip to Hallstatt or Alps lakes
Budget travel
Free things to do in Salzburg
Old Town Getreidegasse
Mirabell Palace Gardens
Hellbrunn Palace trick fountains
Salzach river walk
Sound of Music viewpoints
Day trip to Hallstatt or Alps lakes
Kapuzinerberg walk
Hellbrunn Trick Fountains
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Visit Old Town Getreidegasse
- Visit Mirabell Palace Gardens
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mozart's Birthplace
- Visit Hellbrunn Palace trick fountains
- Visit Salzach river walk
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Sound of Music viewpoints
- Visit Day trip to Hallstatt or Alps lakes
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Café Tomaselli
Café · Austria's oldest coffee house
- $$
Stiftskeller St. Peter
Austrian · Historic abbey restaurant
- $$
Gasthof Goldgasse
Austrian · Old Town local favourite
- $$$$
Ikarus (Hangar-7)
Fine dining · Rotating-chef destination restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Old Town / Salzach · River-view luxury landmark
- $$$$
Hotel Goldener Hirsch
Getreidegasse · Historic Old Town hotel
- $$$
Hotel Bristol Salzburg
Near Mirabell · Classic tourist favourite
Shopping
- Getreidegasse
- Christmas markets in season
Nightlife
- Rudolfskai bars
- Augustiner Bräu
Museums & culture
- DomQuartier
- Mozart's Birthplace
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
Local foods to try
- Mozartkugel
- Schnitzel
- Pretzels
- Beer gardens
Hidden gems
- Augustiner Bräu
- Kapuzinerberg walk
- Hellbrunn Trick Fountains
Travel tips
- Salzburg Card can pay off if you stack fortress and museums
- Sound of Music tours sell out in summer — book ahead
- Old town is hilly; pack comfortable shoes
In pictures
Salzburg gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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