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.
What to Do in St Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut Lake District
Salzburg may be the second most famous Austrian city after Vienna, but it's just a stone's throw away from some of the countries most spectacular natural wonders. The Austrian lake district is one of them. St Wolfgang, a small village [...]
Day Trip to Bavaria: How to Visit Lake Königssee from Salzburg?
My German guests told me that Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee are not only known in the area but are widely considered the most beautiful nature destination in all of Germany. Thinking about it, I can imagine. It's at least up [...]
Where to Get Breakfast in Salzburg: The Best Places for Pastries, Buffets and Plates
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 visiting a country that's known [...]
Hellbrunn Palace: An Introduction to Salzburg’s Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn might be the most visited place in the surroundings of Salzburg. On the one hand, that's because of its proximity to the city and because the castle and the trick fountains are included in the Salzburg Card. On the [...]
How many Days to stay in Salzburg?
When traveling, time is precious. We don’t want to miss out on any of the must-see sights. After all, we are often going to visit the same place once in a lifetime. At the same time, there are so many [...]
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 [...]
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