Top things to do in Salzburg
Attractions, tours and activities in Salzburg
Salzburg: the city's best neighbourhoods
Find a great area to stay in Salzburg
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Altstadt
In the city centre
You can’t go wrong in the centre. The entire district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bordered by the Salzach River, Kapuzinerberg Mountain and Mönchsberg Mountain. See the view from atop Hohensalzburg Fortress, or head to the Salzburg Museum for a multimedia journey through the city’s illustrious history.
Places to stay from £23 per night
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Maxglan
1.1 miles from city centre
This residential area has more than a little intrigue to captivate the casual visitor. It lies in the western part of the city, between Old Town and the airport. See the Baroque church of St. Maximilian and the Maxglan Cemetery, plus Stiegl Brewery, Austria’s largest private brewery and beer museum.
Places to stay from £38 per night
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Elisabeth-Vorstadt
0.9 miles from city centre
There’s a lot going on in Elisabeth-Vorstadt. Wedged between the Salzach River and the Main Train Station, the residents enjoy easy connections to the city, plus plenty of local shops and verdant nature. Shop in Forum and Kiesl, see the iconic statue of “Sisi” by the station, and try stylish Jazzit! Bar for an evening of music and merriment.
Places to stay from £10 per night
About Salzburg
Including tips for the best time to visit Salzburg
Close to the border between Austria and Germany, Salzburg is a baroque masterpiece surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. It’s divided into two halves – one old, the other new – by the Salzach River, and overlooked by the hillside Hohensalzburg Fortress. You can visit this centuries-old castle either on foot or by funicular, to explore the medieval chambers and museum that displays objects from the era of the prince-archbishops.
Salzburg is also where The Sound of Music was filmed. The Von Trapp family immortalised in the world-famous musical did actually exist, and you can learn all about their lives and the making of the film on the Sound of Music guided tour. Major locations seen in the film include Hellbrunn Palace and Mirabell Palace and Gardens, where classical music concerts are held.
But this UNESCO-listed city has always been alive with the sound of music. As the birthplace of Mozart, whose legacy is preserved by an elegant statue and museum displaying many of his childhood instruments, Salzburg has hosted grand classical music concerts for over 200 years. The best time to catch one is during summer at Salzburg Festival, when the world’s greatest tenors and conductors gather to perform.
Close to Mozart's birthplace is Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street where wrought-iron signs still hang above shops to highlight what they sell.
If there's time to explore beyond the city, venture out to Salzburger, the surrounding region known for its breathtaking landscapes.
Tonight
From £189 per night
Next weekend
From £429 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.57 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | £104 per night |
| Average weekday price | £105 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Salzburg
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Salzburg
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Red Bull Arena
2.4 miles from city centre
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Hangar-7
1.8 miles from city centre
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Mirabell Palace
0.4 miles from city centre
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Getreidegasse
0.1 miles from city centre
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
0.4 miles from city centre
Salzburg reviews
What other travellers say about Salzburg
Beautiful scenery.
21 April 2024
Beautiful scenery. Fun Sound of Music tour taken with Panorama tours (I’d recommend them). Lots of interesting places to view and visit. Great for walks and cafe/bar stops along the routes. We went by train to Vienna for a day trip and took a bus tour around the city. A full day and a little tiring but well worth it. Reception staff at the hotel booked the train and taxi tickets for us which was very helpful.
The most wonderful little jewel.
17 April 2024
The most wonderful little jewel. Such a pretty town with so much to explore but all fairly compact. Loved the river trip. Loved the lift up to the top of the Munchsburg, the beautiful walks and the great little cafe at the top. Loved the Hohensalzburg fortress and all the history. Loved the Mozart concert in the Mirabell palace. Loved the buildings, the river, the shops, the cafes and restaurants. Will recommend to everyone
Salzburg is nice place to visit and its location is between...
17 April 2024
Salzburg is nice place to visit and its location is between wonderful cities which can be easily reached either by car, buses or train during your stay at Salzburg. 1. Hallstatt is one of the best places ( almost 1 hour and 10 minutes by car). 2. Zell am see / Kaprun (1:36 hrs by train or car).
Very nice, rather small city, with a lot of thing to do and...
14 April 2024
Very nice, rather small city, with a lot of thing to do and see, a little bit expensive food and tons of things to do and see for children. Very good transportation and must buy is the salzburg card. Very good train connection to vienna airport, 3h direct. You can have lunch in it.
Its a beautiful city to explore and enjoy You might need at...
5 April 2024
Its a beautiful city to explore and enjoy You might need at least 5 days to explore the city (2 days) and near by attractions (3 days). I would recommend Salzburg over Vienna to visit. Must visit places with family (all attractions close by 6 pm): 1) Old city 2) Mozart Birth place 3) Mozart Living house 4) Stroll across the River 5) Fortress Hohensalzburg (need full day) 6) Dom Church and other churches around the old city Near by attractions (full day for each attraction): 7) Salt mine 8) Hallstatt town 9) other mountain/ski attractions
Nice ambience, small area easy to cover on foot.
2 April 2024
Nice ambience, small area easy to cover on foot. Friendly young restaurant owners/workers, lots of alt places to check out (Afro Café, Genusswerkstatt) it doesn't always have to be the Sacher!
Popular places to stay in Salzburg
Stay in some of the best accommodation Salzburg has to offer
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Junker's Apartments Salzburg, Austria
From £116 per night
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My Wonderland Salzburg, Austria
From £248 per night
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Villa Leopoldskron Salzburg, Austria
From £249 per night
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Villa Maxglan Salzburg, Austria
From £240 per night
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The Little Guesthouse Salzburg, Austria
From £104 per night
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