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.
Where to go Hiking in Salzburg City?
Many summer mornings I got up at 5 am to hike one of the city mountains next to my house and take photos. Yes, hiking in Salzburg city is so close. In this article, I will present you with three [...]
Brief History of the Hohensalzburg Fortress
If I could only recommend one sight in Salzburg, it would be the Hohensalzburg fortress. First of all because of the three viewing platforms, but also because of the building, the museums, the funicular, and the history that is inseparably [...]
Walk from Fuschl to St Gilgen – Hiking the Salzkammergut Lake District
The more I explore places around Salzburg, the more I appreciate when places are still off the beaten path. As much as I love being among fellow travelers and as much as I am dedicated to tourism, as much I [...]
What to Expect from a Visit to the Werfen Ice Caves?
The Ice Caves in Werfen, Austria are the largest Ice Caves in the world. They are convenient to reach from Salzburg, and besides the Lake district and Berchtesgaden, the Werfen Ice Caves in summer are the most popular day trip [...]
How to go to Hallstatt from Salzburg?
Hallstatt is a small village in the Austrian Salzkammergut, located at the shore of the Hallstattsee. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Austria. In this article, you will find out how to go to Hallstatt from [...]
How to reach Kitzsteinhorn from Salzburg?
Kitzsteinhorn is advertised as the top of Salzburg. While it is not the highest mountain in the province of Salzburg, it’s close to it, and it’s the highest mountain you can reach by cable car. But how to reach Kitzsteinhorn from [...]
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.
