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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Beer Guide: Top 6 Places to Drink Beer in Salzburg
Let’s talk about Salzburg’s beer scene. Salzburg is where the beers have as much history as the city itself. You can walk into a brewery that’s been around longer than most countries and sip on… -
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… -
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,… -
Salzburg’s Surroundings: Top 7 Places to Visit Nearby Salzburg
With the stunning Alpine scenery, Salzburg is the perfect base for various day trips. But, let’s be real, sometimes our travel plans don’t allow for a full-day excursion. You may be left with just a… -
7 Things to Do in Bad Ischl: A Guide to the Imperial Spa Town
Nestled in the picturesque Salzkammergut Lake District in Upper Austria lies the historic spa town of Bad Ischl. Once the summer refuge for the Habsburg emperor, the town exudes an imperial vibe with its grand… -
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… -
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 Ultimate Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Eats in Salzburg
Austrian food isn’t inherently vegetarian, let alone vegan-friendly. Traditional cuisine is rooted in meats and dairy. In the past, as someone working in tourism, finding suitable vegan and vegetarian options for travelers was a daunting… -
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… -
Day Trip to Bavaria: How to Visit Lake Königssee from Salzburg?
My German guests told me that Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee are not only known in the area but are widely considered the most beautiful nature destination in all of Germany. Thinking about it, I can… -
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… -
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…
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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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