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

Photographer hiking Kapuzinerberg via the Imbergstiege 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

  • Sunday in Salzburg: Church Bells and Coffee Smells

    If you find yourself in Salzburg on a Sunday, don’t worry – shops are closed, but there are plenty of things to see and do on Sunday in Salzburg! As a local tour guide, I…
  • The View from the Entrance to the Werfen Ice Caves

    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 for you to reach the Werfen Ice Caves from Salzburg. They are the…
  • Inneneinrichtung vom Cafe Tomaselli, dem ältesten Cafe Salzburgs

    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…
  • The Yoho Hostel bar when its closed

    The First Hostel in Salzburg – an Insider’s Review of the Yoho

    When looking for budget accommodation in Salzburg, you will come across the Yoho hostel. You notice that the Yoho stands out from the competition. Are you wondering if the Yoho is the best hostel in…
  • The Taste of Austria: 9 Traditional Austrian Dishes to Try

    As a travel enthusiast, I know that one of the best parts of any trip is experiencing new cultures through their food. If you’re planning a visit to Austria for the first time, you’re in…
  • Girl enjoying the sunset from Capuchin Mountain in Salzburg

    How Many Days in Salzburg: Customizing Your Ideal Visit

    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…
  • Easy hiking path on Untersberg

    How to get to the Untersberg Cable Car from Salzburg?

    The nearest mountain from Salzburg, apart from the three house mountains in the city of Salzburg, is Untersberg. With almost 2000 meters of altitude and jagged cliffs, a hike to the peak of mount Untersberg…
  • Fortress Museum in Salzburg

    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…
  • Stadtalm viewpoint next to Bürgerwehr in Salzburg

    Scenic Stays: 7 Hotels with a Stunning View of Salzburg

    As a tour guide and photography enthusiast, I’m always looking for great views in Salzburg. And when it comes to hotels, nothing beats waking up to a stunning panorama of the city. Whether you’re a…
  • Sacher Hotel Wien Cake SachertorteRAF

    Austrian Desserts: The Icing on the Cake in Salzburg

    While Austrian main courses may become repetitive over time, the opposite is true for Austrian desserts. Austrian cuisine is renowned for its pastries and sweets, featuring a wide variety of cakes, tarts, and cookies found…
  • Königsseeschifffahrt

    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…
  • Lobby of the Hotel Sacher Salzburg

    5 of the Most Stunning Historic Hotels in Salzburg

    I have had the pleasure of studying many hotels in Salzburg as a licensed local guide. I can tell you that the city doesn’t disappoint with beautiful historic accommodations and rich heritage. Salzburg is home…
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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…
  • Königsseeschifffahrt

    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…
  • Photographer hiking Kapuzinerberg via the Imbergstiege in Salzburg

    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….
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    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…
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    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…
  • Landestheater Salzburg and Hotel Bristol Salzburg

    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…

Still Undecided on Where to Stay?

I’ve hand-picked the best places to stay in Salzburg. From inexpensive hostels to cozy boutique hotels and luxury hotels, my recommendations have got you covered.