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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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 Truth about the Mozart Chocolate in Salzburg
I recently read on a popular travel blog, focused on local culture, that Mozart chocolate balls are one of the Salzburg population’s favorite foods. You will find Mozart chocolate at every corner of the old… -
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… -
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,… -
Hellbrunn Palace: An Introduction to Salzburg’s Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn might be the most visited place in the surroundings of Salzburg. On the one hand, that’s because of its proximity to the city and because the castle and the trick fountains are included in… -
A Guide to the Best Boutique Hotels in Salzburg
Are you planning a trip to beautiful Salzburg and want it to unique? With its stunning landscapes and historical attractions, it’s a place worth visiting. But with many hotels to choose from, how do you… -
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… -
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…. -
Visiting the Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Salzburg
A visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp is a humbling experience, to say the least. Mauthausen was a slave labor camp built by the Nazis to exterminate unwanted opponents. When it opened in 1938, Mauthausen was… -
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… -
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…. -
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…
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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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