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Kapuzinerberg featuring heritage elements, a city and heritage architecture
Kapuzinerberg featuring heritage elements, a city and heritage architecture
Kapuzinerberg which includes forests and a city
Residenzplatz featuring heritage architecture, a castle and a fountain
Salzburg which includes railway items and interior views as well as an individual male
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Vienna: Hallstatt and Salzburg Day Tour

Vienna: Hallstatt and Salzburg Day Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥24,884 per adult
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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Activity duration is 13 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 228 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,621 per adult
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Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 104 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,806 per adult
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Tandem Paragliding Flight City and Alpine Views in Salzburg

Tandem Paragliding Flight City and Alpine Views in Salzburg

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥39,445 per adult
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥11,060 per adult
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What to do in Salzburg

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Panoramic view of Salzburg at winter morning

Salzburg Christmas Market

During your trip to Salzburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Salzburg Christmas Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.

Salzburg Christmas Market
Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Mirabell Palace

See one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world at this magnificent palace, originally built as a grand gesture of love.

Mirabell Palace
Mozart\'s Birthplace featuring music and interior views

Mozart's Birthplace

Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.

Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse Lane featuring shopping, a city and street scenes

Getreidegasse

Salzburg’s famous shopping street is known for its narrow, medieval houses as well as Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum.

Getreidegasse
Salzburg Cathedral showing interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral

Step back in time to the eighth century at one of Salzburg’s most important historic sites and one of Europe’s most beautiful churches.

Salzburg Cathedral
Hellbrunn Palace showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and chateau or palace

Hellbrunn Palace

This palace, originally a summer residence for the archbishops of Salzburg, is famous for the whimsical water games of the Trick Fountains.

Hellbrunn Palace
Festung Hohensalzburg featuring landscape views

Fortress Hohensalzburg

Hop on a cable car and climb up to this mountaintop fortress, one of the biggest medieval castles in Europe.

Fortress Hohensalzburg
Cityscape of Salzburg from Mirabell Garden in the morning, Austria

Mirabell Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mirabell Gardens
Salzburg featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Old City Hall

Find the heart of the city in Salzburg’s 14th-century town hall, featuring a beautiful Rococo façade, magnificent original clocktower and refurbished interior.

Old City Hall

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Salzburg

Mirabell Palace featuring a garden, flowers and a city

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(418 area reviews)

City Centre Salzburg is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Linzer Gasse and Old City Hall.

City Centre Salzburg
Altstadt featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture

Altstadt Salzburg

5/5(129 area reviews)

Preserving a rich urban fabric, the UNESCO-listed Historic Center boasts sites like Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mozart's birthplace. Stroll along Getreidegasse, a bustling narrow shopping street lined with high townhouses.

Altstadt Salzburg
Location for "Do Re Mi" from The Sound of Music.

Neustadt

If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.

Neustadt
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(173 area reviews)

Historic sites, shopping, and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Panorama of Riedenburg district with mountain range on background, Salzburg, Austria

Riedenburg

Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historic sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Swimming Pool or Freibad Leopoldskron while you're exploring the area.

Riedenburg
Salzburg Schallmoos

Schallmoos

4/5(36 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Schallmoos for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kartworld while you're in town.

Schallmoos

Popular day trips from Salzburg

Panoramic aerial view of Salzburg outskirts snowy villages during sunset hour with clouds after snow storm in winter

Anif

Austria, Salzburger Land, Grodig, Drone panorama of highway stretching past rural town in summer

Groedig

Moenchsberg Museum of Modern Art which includes landscape views, a river or creek and mountains

Gstattengasse

Frequently asked questions

Is Salzburg worth visiting?
With a blend of watersports and cycling, there's no shortage of things to do in Salzburg. While you're here, head to Mirabell Gardens, a top attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Salzburg?
Once you've visited leading attractions like Mirabell Gardens and Salzburg Zoo, spend some time exploring the food and retail options in Salzburg.
What is the top tourist attraction in Salzburg?
You can't leave without visiting Mirabell Gardens, rated the top tourist attraction in Salzburg.
Is three days enough to stay in Salzburg?
Three days in Salzburg is plenty of time to visit the city's key attractions. Many guests book for two days on average. Mirabell Gardens, Untersberg Cable Car and Salzburg Zoo are top-rated sights. Like to discover more? Stick around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots such as Salzkammergut.
Is Salzburg a walkable city?
It all depends on what you plan to do and see in Salzburg. Several key attractions, such as Mirabell Gardens and Salzburger Landestheater, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander through some of Salzburg's neighborhoods, City Centre Salzburg is 0.16 kilometers away from downtown, while Elisabeth-Vorstadt is 2 kilometers away from the city center and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Salzburg with kids?
If you're searching for sights and tours for all ages, we've got some excellent ideas for what to do in Salzburg with kids.

What to do in Salzburg for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Salzburg, with experiences for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Hofbrau Kaltenhausen Brewery or Stiegl's World of Brewing.
Are there free things to do in Salzburg?
One of the top ways to learn about free things to do in Salzburg is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighborhoods, parks and other hotspots you can visit without reaching for your wallet. Mirabell Gardens is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.

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