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.

Things to see and do in Salzburg – from a Locals Perspective

This is your guide to Salzburg, Austria. Discover what to do and see, where to stay, and what to eat. 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.

Photographer hiking Kapuzinerberg via the Imbergstiege in Salzburg

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.

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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.

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