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.
How to go to Hallstatt from Salzburg?
You can reach Hallstatt by bus 150 from Salzburg to Bad Ischl, where you change to a train to Obertraun. In Obertraun you have to take a boat to cross the lake. The whole trip by train is possible, but [...]
How to reach the Werfen Ice Caves from Salzburg by Public Transport?
The largest Ice Caves in the World, the Werfen Ice Caves, are only 38 kilometers from Salzburg, and everything is set up to reach them. They are the main attraction in the town of Werfen and easy to reach on [...]
What to expect from a visit to the Werfen Ice Caves?
The Ice Caves in Werfen, Austria are the largest in the world. They are convenient to reach from Salzburg, and besides the Lake district and Berchtesgaden, the Ice Caves in summer are the most popular day trip to take while [...]
How to hike Hitler’s Eagles Nest in Berchtesgaden, Germany?
The eagle’s nest is located in my favorite area for day trips from Salzburg. Most people visiting the eagle’s nest, stay in Salzburg, and do the eagle nest as a day trip. The eagle’s nest is only 30 kilometers from [...]
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 [...]
The Best Free Things to do in Salzburg
In another article, I wrote about the Salzburg Card and how to use it. The Salzburg Card is the best deal if you want to save money while visiting all the sights. I understand, however, if you are on a budget. You only [...]
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.
