Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Baroque domes below a hilltop fortress, with the Alps as a backdrop.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Salzburg

Day 1

  1. MorningRide the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for the views.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the Mirabell Gardens and along Getreidegasse with its iron shop signs.
  3. EveningHave a beer in the Augustiner Bräu beer hall, brewed by monks since 1621.

Day 2

Day-trip to the salt mines in Hallein or the lakes of the Salzkammergut.

What to eat

Salzburger Nockerl, a fluffy baked soufflé dessert.

Local tips

Make the most of Salzburg

Beat the crowds

The old town is busiest from late morning. Getreidegasse is quiet before 9:00 and after 18:00.

Best photo spot

The view of the old town and fortress from the Mönchsberg, reached by the lift in the cliff. Mirabell Gardens frames the fortress perfectly.

Getting there

The old town is mostly car-free; use the park-and-ride or the city buses. The airport is only 15 minutes away.

Don't miss nearby

The lakes of the Salzkammergut, like Wolfgangsee and Fuschlsee, are less than an hour away.

Good to know

Summer is festival time and prices rise. Many places close on Sunday afternoons. Advent in Salzburg is beautiful but busy.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Salzburg

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Plan your visit

Getting to Salzburg

Getting there

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)4 km away
  • Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)95 km away
  • Munich115 km away
  • Innsbruck140 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryAustria

Questions

Salzburg: good to know

Is Salzburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Baroque domes below a hilltop fortress, with the Alps as a backdrop.

How many days do you need in Salzburg?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Salzburg?

You can visit all year. The old town is busiest from late morning. Getreidegasse is quiet before 9:00 and after 18:00.

How do you get to Salzburg?

The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 4 km away. The old town is mostly car-free; use the park-and-ride or the city buses. The airport is only 15 minutes away.

What is there to see near Salzburg?

Nearby hidden places include Hallstatt (52 km), Grossglockner Road (87 km) and Krimml Waterfalls (94 km).

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