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Salzburg is the most complete Baroque city north of the Alps, its old town a UNESCO World Heritage Site of church domes, squares, and beautiful lanes. It's the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the filming location of the timeless film The Sound of Music. Set on the Salzach River, with the Hohensalzburg Fortress standing tall on its hill, the city hosts the world-class Salzburg Festival every summer.
Why stay in Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
The largest and best-preserved medieval hilltop fortress in Central Europe — take the funicular up for views of the city and the surrounding Alps.
Follow in Mozart's footsteps
Visit Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse and the family residence, hearing the story of the great musical genius.
Sound of Music scenes
Tour the Mirabell garden, fountains, and meadows that featured in the timeless film, with dedicated full-day tours to follow the trail.
World Heritage Baroque old town
Stroll the cathedral square, church domes, and perfectly preserved medieval lanes.
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Local dishes to try in Salzburg
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Salzburger Nockerl
Salzburger Nockerl, a fluffy sweet souffle in three peaks shaped like the mountains around town, dusted with icing sugar — the city's signature dessert.
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Mozartkugel
Mozartkugel, round chocolates filled with marzipan and pistachio nougat — a famed gift produced in this city.
📍 Old confectioners - 3🍖
Schnitzel and beef stew
Crispy fried schnitzel and Tafelspitz, the emperor's boiled beef — warming Austrian fare that suits the cool mountain air.
📍 City eateries - 4🍺
Augustiner abbey beer
Augustiner Bräu, an old abbey brewery — sip fresh beer from a stone mug in a beer garden with an authentic local atmosphere.
📍 Mülln district
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
A large medieval fortress on the hilltop — take the funicular up to see the prince-bishop's rooms and panoramic views of the old town.
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Mirabell Palace & Gardens
Geometric Baroque gardens with fountains and statues, the Do-Re-Mi scene from The Sound of Music, with the fortress as a backdrop.
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Mozart's Birthplace
The yellow building where Mozart was born, now a museum displaying his instruments and personal belongings.
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Salzburg Cathedral
An elegant twin-domed Baroque cathedral in the heart of the old town, where Mozart was baptised, ornately decorated within.
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Getreidegasse
A medieval shopping street lined with artistic wrought-iron shop signs — the most classic charm of the old town.
📍 Old town
Things to do in Salzburg
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3 Salzburg hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.0LuxuryHotel Sacher Salzburg
#1 most luxurious · on the Salzach river
★ 8.8ValueAltstadt Hotel Stadtkrug
#3 in the Old Town · 700-year-old building
★ 8.8Upper-midStar Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbräu
#4 Old Town · roomy Scandinavian rooms
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Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg
#2 next to the station · Panorama views
Cityhotel Trumer Stube
#9 boutique with a standout breakfast · near Mirabell
Pension Jahn
#10 budget pick · 300m from the main train station
H+ Hotel Salzburg
#6 Business 4-star · 1 min from the train station, with a spa
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🚆 Getting around Salzburg
Walk the old town
The World Heritage old quarter is compact and mostly pedestrianised, with key sights within walking distance along the Salzach River.
Funicular to the fortress
The FestungsBahn funicular takes you up to Hohensalzburg Fortress in minutes, saving the steep climb.
City buses
A bus network covers the whole city, handy for getting from the train station into the old town and outer districts.
Trains to other cities
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof connects to Vienna, Munich, and Hallstatt — a good base for exploring the Salzkammergut region.
Where to go next near Salzburg
ViennaOne of Europe's most opulent imperial capitals, birthplace of the waltz, home of the Habsburgs and World Heritage coffee-house culture.
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InnsbruckA city in the embrace of Tyrol's snowy mountains, blending a medieval old town and the Golden Roof with Olympic-level ski slopes right by town.
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GrazAustria's second-largest city, a World Heritage old town that blends a medieval clock tower with cutting-edge architecture.
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HallstattA lakeside village in the Alps ranked among the world's most beautiful, with the oldest salt mine and the celebrated view of timber houses reflected in the water.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Salzburg
How many days do I need in Salzburg?+
Two days is about right — enough to see the fortress, the old town, the Mirabell garden, and follow the Mozart trail. Add a day for a Sound of Music tour or a trip to Hallstatt.
How do I get to Hallstatt from Salzburg?+
Take a train plus ferry or a direct bus, about 1.5–2.5 hours, or choose a day tour that combines Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut lakes.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?+
Summer (Jul–Aug) has the world-class Salzburg Festival, while December brings cosy, beautiful Christmas markets in the old town.
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