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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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… -
The Salzburg Festival: What it is and Why It Matters
The Salzburg Festival is the biggest, most iconic Festival for classical music globally. Therefore, it is also not only the most important cultural event in Salzburg but also the main event in Salzburg overall. The… -
Rupertikirtag: A Guide to the Most Traditional Festival in Austria
As a local tour guide of over a decade and an old town resident, I have to admit that Rupertikirtag is not my favorite event for reasons I will disclose later. However, as a visitor… -
Celebrating Christmas in Austria: The Full Cultural Guide
Christmas in Austria is the coziest time of the year. Christmas is when everything slows down, and the tradition of Advent, the heartwarming sights and smells of Christmas, and the “Silent Night” carol all come… -
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 Best Budget Hotels in Salzburg that don’t Sacrifice Quality
Are you looking for an affordable way to experience Salzburg? Look no further! I have scoured the city to bring you a list of budget-friendly hotels that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a student… -
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… -
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… -
Modern Art in Salzburg: Exploring The Walk of Modern Art
I don’t like modern art. But I walked and cycled the streets of Salzburg for years on my tours and got used to the many strange statues. They grew on me and I am now… -
Breakfast in Salzburg: Local Favorites for a Delicious Dawn
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While you could argue about that, there is no arguing that a good breakfast is one of the greatest pleasures when traveling, especially when… -
3 Favorite Off-the-Beaten-Path Escapes from Salzburg
Hallstatt, the Eagles Nest, and the Ice Caves. These are the most popular places to visit from Salzburg and for a reason. Each of those places is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Due to their… -
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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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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