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

  • Backpackers at the Ceconi Weather Station at Alter Markt in Salzburg

    Best Time to Visit Salzburg: A Seasonal Travel Guide

    Salzburg is beautiful all year round, but the best time to visit Salzburg depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for perfect weather and lots of tourists, high season (June–August and December) is…
  • Hallstatt old Houses in Winter

    Salzburg to Hallstatt: How to go to Hallstatt from Salzburg

    Hallstatt is a small village in the Austrian Salzkammergut, located at the shore of the Hallstattsee. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Austria. In this article, you will find out how…
  • Five Star Superior Hotel Salzburg Mönchstein

    3 Beautiful Fairytale Castle Hotels in Salzburg

    Are you a lover of castles and majestic buildings? Do you want to create magical moments in an ornate palace fit for a king or queen? Then Salzburg might be the best place for you…
  • Vanitas Symbol at Sebastiansfriedhof Cemetery

    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…
  • View from the Hohensalzburg Fortress at Sunset

    The Best Viewpoints for Landscape Photography in Salzburg

    I am not only passionate about meeting people and introducing them to my city but also about landscape photography in Salzburg. In this article, I will tell you about the best viewpoints in Salzburg and…
  • On the Train from Vienna to Salzburg

    The Best Way to Travel Between Vienna and Salzburg

    Heading from Vienna to Salzburg? The train ride between these two Austrian cities is not just a mere transfer. Fast and convenient, the train stands out as the go-to mode of transport but I will…
  • 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….
  • Inneneinrichtung vom Cafe Tomaselli, dem ältesten Cafe Salzburgs

    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 front of Kaffee Alchemie in Salzburg

    Best Coffee Spots: Mapping the Best Coffee in Salzburg

    Austria is famous for its coffee house culture. There is a difference, however, between the best coffee and the best traditional Austrian coffee houses. Traditional Austrian coffee-houses are more about the atmosphere than about good…
  • 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…
  • Original Bosna at Balkan Grill in Getreidegasse

    Austrian Fast Food and Where to Find it in Salzburg

    In this article, I will tell you about the three most popular Austrian fast food dishes and where to find the best Austrian street food in the old town of Salzburg. Original Bosna at the…
  • View from Mozartblick in Sankt Gilgen

    Walk from Fuschl to St Gilgen – Hiking the Salzkammergut Lake District

    The more I explore places around Salzburg, the more I appreciate when places are still off the beaten path. As much as I love being among fellow travelers and as much as I am dedicated…
These posts are probably worth your time. Straight from a local guide.

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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…
  • 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…

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.