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
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
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The 8 Best Restaurants for Austrian Food in Salzburg
The aim of this article is to guide you through some of the best restaurants in Salzburg, each offering a variety of recommended traditional Austrian dishes. These restaurant recommendations are in different areas of the… -
The Sound of Music Quiz: Do you know these 25 Sound of Music Facts?
Think you know everything there is to know about the Sound of Music? Prove it by taking our fun quiz on Sound of Music facts and see how you stack up against other film fans…. -
Public Holidays in Austria: Full List with Cultural Insights
Nowadays, about 60 percent of the Austrian population is Catholic. While that doesn’t seem much, this was different not long ago. At the end of the second world war, more than 90 percent of Austrians… -
Hallstatt Bucket List: 11 Things to Do in Hallstatt
Hallstatt, the picturesque alpine village at Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see day trip destination for many tourists visiting Salzburg. With stunning scenery and a rich history,… -
Silent Night: The Salzburg Origins of the Christmas Carol
The Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol in the world. The song has been translated into more than 300 languages, is recorded hundreds of times every year in all types of music genres,… -
Easter in Austria: 8 Easter Traditions and Customs
Easter in Austria marks the beginning of Spring and the beginning of my favorite season. Tourist season. But Easter is far from a random holiday in spring. In fact, Easter is the most important Christian… -
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… -
Salzburg’s Highlights: 15 Must-See Places You Can’t Afford to Miss
Are you planning a trip to Salzburg and wondering what the Must-See Sights in Salzburg are? Don’t worry. We got you covered. No matter if you join the Free Walking Tour or not, Salzburg is… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
Decoding Mozart’s Death: Facts, Myths, and Mysteries
Many myths revolve around Mozart’s death. Some believe he was poisoned, and many think he was buried in a paupers’ grave. Why do we not know where his grave is, and is there really a…
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Recommended Reads
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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… -
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… -
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…. -
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… -
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… -
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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