City Guide for Salzburg
Get prepared for your visit to Salzburg with the Free Walking Tour Blog written by a local, licensed Tour Guide. Topics range from Sightseeing to Day Trips to Food and Drinks.
A local’s Salzburg travel guide with advice on where to go AND what to do.
Things to See and Do in Salzburg
This is your guide to my hometown. Discover what to do and see, where to stay, and what to eat in Salzburg. Find out about Salzburg’s best day trip destinations and how to reach them. There is more to Salzburg than the Sound of Music and Mozart.
My name is Gerhard. I am deeply rooted in Salzburg Tourism and passionate about traveling and travelers. Passionate about meeting and guiding you. It’s my desire to share what I love and know about my city. I believe and hope that my knowledge in form of this Salzburg City Guide will prove useful to you on your journey.
Your Comprehensive Salzburg travel guide to help you plan better and explore more.
All Salzburg Blog Posts
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The 8 Best Restaurants for Austrian Food in Salzburg
The aim of this article is to guide you through some of the best restaurants in Salzburg, each offering a variety of recommended traditional Austrian dishes. These restaurant recommendations are in different areas of the… -
Public Holidays in Austria: Full List with Cultural Insights
Nowadays, about 60 percent of the Austrian population is Catholic. While that doesn’t seem much, this was different not long ago. At the end of the second world war, more than 90 percent of Austrians… -
Salzburg in One Day: The Perfect Itinerary for Independent Travelers
There are certain ingredients for the perfect day in Salzburg. In this article, I will give them to you. This article will help design your day from start to finish, so you don’t miss anything…. -
Breakfast in Salzburg: Local Favorites for a Delicious Dawn
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While you could argue about that, there is no arguing that a good breakfast is one of the greatest pleasures when traveling, especially when… -
Hallstatt Bucket List: 11 Things to Do in Hallstatt
Hallstatt, the picturesque alpine village at Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see day trip destination for many tourists visiting Salzburg. With stunning scenery and a rich history,… -
Salzburg with Kids: The Best Family-Friendly Activities in Salzburg
If you’re planning to bring the kids along to Salzburg, you’ve got a lot of experiences waiting for you. Think of wandering through the halls of castles where you can almost hear the echoes of… -
The Best Viewpoints for Landscape Photography in Salzburg
I am not only passionate about meeting people and introducing them to my city but also about landscape photography in Salzburg. In this article, I will tell you about the best viewpoints in Salzburg and… -
5 WONDERFUL Spa and Wellness Hotels in Salzburg
Did you know that Salzburg is not just steeped in history, culture, and beauty but also a destination for spa and wellness? As someone who loves spas, I can attest that Salzburg offers some of… -
Museums in Salzburg: The Complete Cultural Collection
Like I tell you in many of my articles, Salzburg is small, but there is a lot to see. That also applies to museums. This guide to museums in Salzburg introduces you to all of… -
Safety: Is Salzburg Safe for Independent Travelers?
My name is Gerhard, and I have been working as a tour guide, a Rikscha driver, and in hostels in Salzburg for over ten years now. I have met travelers who have expressed their concerns… -
Modern Art in Salzburg: Exploring The Walk of Modern Art
I don’t like modern art. But I walked and cycled the streets of Salzburg for years on my tours and got used to the many strange statues. They grew on me and I am now… -
Von Trapp Saga: The True Story Behind the Sound of Music
The story of the von Trapp family, as depicted in “The Sound of Music,” has captivated audiences for decades. The movie draws an estimated 300.000 visitors to my hometown of Salzburg every year, even though…
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Recommended Reads
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Salzburg Card Secrets: The Complete Guide to Salzburg Cards
The Salzburg Card allows you admission to most of the attractions in Salzburg at a fixed price. There are 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hour Salzburg cards, allowing you free admission within those timeframes. You can visit all the museums, head out… -
7 Best Day Trips from Salzburg: A Local’s Guide to Top Spots
You can explore the essentials of Salzburg in a day or two. If you are a curious traveler, you could keep going and won’t run out of new discoveries in the old town. However. If… -
Salzburg in One Day: The Perfect Itinerary for Independent Travelers
There are certain ingredients for the perfect day in Salzburg. In this article, I will give them to you. This article will help design your day from start to finish, so you don’t miss anything…. -
The Definitive List of 100+ Things to Do in Salzburg
Salzburg is small. You could see the main sights in a day or even half a day. However, there are many more things to do in Salzburg than just the essentials. We need the details… -
Where the Hills are Alive: The Sound of Music Locations in Salzburg
Most Austrians have never seen the Sound of Music, but as a local guide with over a decade of experience, first navigating the streets on a bike taxi and now on foot, I’ve gone deep… -
The 15 BEST Hotels in the Old Town of Salzburg
Are you looking for the perfect place to stay while visiting Salzburg? Salzburg’s Old Town is one of Austria’s most precious gems and showcases the country’s best-preserved architectural and cultural monuments. A stay in the…
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