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

  • Discover the 5 Most Romantic Hotels in Salzburg

    If you’re looking for romance and adventure, Salzburg is an ideal destination. With its picturesque landscape and fascinating culture, it’s easy to see why Salzburg has long been a sought-after spot for romantic getaways. And…
  • 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…
  • Gerhard Reus and the 24 hour Salzburg Card

    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…
  • Journey Into the Past: a Review of the Open Air Museum Salzburg

    The Open Air Museum Salzburg, also known as the Freilichtmuseum Salzburg, is a historical open-air museum located just outside Salzburg. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional rural architecture and culture of…
  • Hotel Stein Salzburg

    A Guide to the Best Boutique Hotels in Salzburg

    Are you planning a trip to beautiful Salzburg and want it to unique? With its stunning landscapes and historical attractions, it’s a place worth visiting. But with many hotels to choose from, how do you…
  • Dachstein Krippenstein: Five Fingers, Two Buses, a Train and the Cable Cars

    Let me tell you about my experience visiting Dachstein Krippenstein. The Dachstein mountain range in the Austrian Alps is breathtaking, with Dachstein Krippenstein in the Salzkammergut Lake District as the crown jewel. It’s located near…
  • Gerhard and Hyunok in the Salzburg Salt Mines

    Salzburg’s Salt Mines: A Day Trip Worth Taking

    There are three salt mines scattered around Salzburg, Hallein, Hallstatt, and Berchtesgaden, that you might want to visit. All three salt mines offer the same experience. What’s that experience? When it’s time to delve deep…
  • Interior of the Church of Saint Peter in Salzburg

    22 Churches in Salzburg: A Guide to the City’s Sanctuaries

    If you have been to Salzburg, you know that the old town is small. It’s just about 1.5 km². How many churches can there possibly be in the old town, you ask? In the old…
  • ÖBB Travel Lounge and Ticket Office in Salzburg

    The 10 CLOSEST Hotels near Salzburg Train Station

    Are you planning a trip to Salzburg and looking for a hotel near the train station? Look no further! While it may not be necessary to book a hotel at or near the train station…
  • Gerhard Reus in the Schafbergbahn St Wolfgang

    Schafbergbahn: How to Take the Cog Railway, and Be Amazed?

    Have you heard of the Salzkammergut? The Salzkammergut is the Austrian Lake District, one of the most beautiful areas around Salzburg. You have probably heard about Hallstatt, which is the most popular day trip from…
  • 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….
  • 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…
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    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…
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    Salzburg in One Day: The Perfect Itinerary for Independent Travelers

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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…
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    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…

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