Things to see and do in Salzburg – from a Locals Perspective
This is your guide to Salzburg, Austria. Discover what to do and see, where to stay and what to eat. Find out about the best day trip destinations from Salzburg 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 proof useful to you on your journey.
Public Holidays in Austria
Nowadays, about 60 percent of the Austrian population are 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 was a member of the [...]
Easter in Austria
Easter in Austria marks the beginning of Spring and the beginning of my favorite season. Tourist season. But Easter is far from a random holiday in spring. In fact, Easter is the most important Christian holiday, despite Christmas being more [...]
Things to do in St Gilgen
Are you planning a trip to Salzburg and are looking for day trips? The Salzkammergut, Lake District, is one of three main areas to visit on day trips from Salzburg, and this article will tell you everything you need to [...]
Where to find Traditional Austrian Cafés in Salzburg?
Are you wondering why Viennese coffee house culture became part of the UNESCO world heritage? In this article, I will tell you why and point you to the best Viennese Coffee houses in Salzburg. I only recommend two places because you [...]
Where to find Concerts in Salzburg
Considering that Salzburg is most famous for classical music, it can be surprisingly hard to find quality concerts. If you know where to look, however, and with a bit of luck, there are plenty of musical highlights. In this article, [...]
Should you visit the Fortress in Werfen? Is Hohenwerfen worth it?
In Werfen, there are the largest Ice Caves in the world. That's why Werfen is one of the most popular day trips from Salzburg. But while the ice caves are the main attraction in Werfen, the first thing you will [...]
Get a Locals Advice and help other Travelers!
To help you explore the city of Salzburg is my mission. If you have questions, feel free to drop me a line or leave a comment in one of the articles. In case your question is relevant to other fellow travelers I will add it as an article to the Salzburg city guide.
