Salzburg Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

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Hotels in Salzburg

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Book-A-Room Salzburg Apartment 9

Naumanngasse 9 | Salzburg, 5020, AT

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Residenz Rosina Salzburg

Abfalterhofweg 20 | Salzburg, 5026, AT

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Claudia 6

Poserweg 5 Schonblick Mountain Resort & Spa | Salzburg, 5661, AT

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Die Haslachmühle

Mühlstraße 18 | Salzburg, 5023, AT

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Townhouse Weisses Kreuz Boutiquehotel

Bierjodlgasse 6 | Salzburg, 5020, AT

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Hotel Schloss Mönchstein

Mönchsberg 26 | Salzburg, 5020, AT

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Pension Ballwein

Moosstraße 69b | Salzburg, 5020, AT

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Sarah's Altstadt Oase Salzburg

Rudolfskai 48 | Salzburg, 5020, AT

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At a glance

Climate

Temperate

Languages

German and English

Local currency

EUR (EUR)

Local time

01:31 (GMT+2)

Ideal trip length

2–5 days

Cost level

4 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Altstadt (Old Town)

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Optional, round up

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Salzburger Nockerl Wiener Schnitzel Mozartkugel Apfelstrudel

When to visit Salzburg

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July Busiest: Jun-Aug

Jan

30

Cold, snowy
Feb

35

Cold, snowy
Mar

50

Chilly, thawing
Apr

65

Mild, blossoms
May

80

Pleasant, green
Jun

90

Warm, sunny
Jul

95

Warm, peak season
Aug

90

Warm, peak season
Sept

80

Mild, autumn
Oct

60

Cool, crisp
Nov

45

Chilly, pre-winter
Dec

55

Cold, festive

30

Jan Cold, snowy

35

Feb Cold, snowy

50

Mar Chilly, thawing

65

Apr Mild, blossoms

80

May Pleasant, green

90

Jun Warm, sunny

95

Jul Warm, peak season

90

Aug Warm, peak season

80

Sept Mild, autumn

60

Oct Cool, crisp

45

Nov Chilly, pre-winter

55

Dec Cold, festive

Things to do in Salzburg

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Altstadt 2.5 hrs

Explore Europe's largest fully preserved medieval castle with panoramic city views.

Indoors Good for children

The Sound of Music Tour

Various 4 hrs

Visit iconic filming locations from the beloved musical in and around Salzburg.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Neustadt 1.5 hrs

Stroll through the iconic Baroque gardens, famous from The Sound of Music.

Outdoors Good for children

Getreidegasse

Altstadt 2 hrs

Wander Salzburg's charming shopping street with wrought-iron guild signs.

Outdoors Good for children

Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains

Hellbrunn 2 hrs

Experience the playful and surprising water features of this unique Mannerist palace.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Mozart's Birthplace

Altstadt 1 hr

Discover the early life and instruments of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Indoors

Salzburg Cathedral

Altstadt 1 hr

Admire the stunning Baroque architecture and rich history of this grand cathedral.

Indoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Salzburg — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the Baroque beauty, musical heritage, and Alpine charm of Mozart's city.

This 3-day itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors eager to experience the essential magic of Salzburg. Explore historic Old Town, magnificent palaces, and stunning viewpoints, all while immersing yourself in the city's rich musical legacy and Baroque grandeur. Ideal for culture enthusiasts and fans of 'The Sound of Music'.

3 Days 15 Stops

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