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

  • The Yoho Hostel bar when its closed

    The First Hostel in Salzburg – an Insider’s Review of the Yoho

    When looking for budget accommodation in Salzburg, you will come across the Yoho hostel. You notice that the Yoho stands out from the competition. Are you wondering if the Yoho is the best hostel in…
  • 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…
  • Rathaus and Mozartstatue on the main square in Sankt Gilgen

    Things to Do in St Gilgen: From Mountain Tops to Lakeside Spots

    Are you planning a trip to Salzburg and are looking for day trips? The Salzkammergut, Lake District, is one of three main areas to visit on day trips from Salzburg, and this article will tell…
  • Gerhard Reus at Andreas Hofer

    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…
  • Mountain Lake Cottage Obersee Berchtesgaden

    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…
  • Hotel Sacher Salzburg Suite

    Ultimate List of the Best Luxury Hotels in Salzburg

    As a local who works in tourism, founded the Free Walking Tour Salzburg, and runs this travel blog you are reading, I have had the pleasure of experiencing some of the most luxurious hotels in…
  • Finding The Best Christmas Markets In Salzburg: An Insider’s Guide

    The best Christmas markets in Salzburg are the ones that have a little bit of everything: traditional handicrafts, tasty food, and a festive atmosphere. And luckily for you, I am an insider when it comes…
  • 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,…
  • Hallway with Mozart grafitti at the yoho hostel

    The Best Hostels in Salzburg (according to a Local Receptionist)

    A hostel is much more than just an inexpensive place to stay. They are a way of traveling and a way to make friends. Because I usually stay in hostels when I travel, and because…
  • 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…
  • Fortress Museum in Salzburg

    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…
  • Concert in Salzburg

    Where to find Concerts in Salzburg without Spending a Fortune

    Considering that the city of Mozart is most famous for classical music, it can be surprisingly hard to find quality concerts in Salzburg. If you know where to look, however, and with a bit of…
These posts are probably worth your time. Straight from a local guide.

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  • 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…
  • Königsseeschifffahrt

    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…
  • 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….
  • Free Walking Tour Postcard

    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…
  • String Puppet Museum

    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…
  • Landestheater Salzburg and Hotel Bristol Salzburg

    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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