Salzburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kapuzinerberg Hill which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements
Kapuzinerberg Hill showing forest scenes and a city
Residenzplatz Square showing château or palace, heritage architecture and a city
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Salzburg which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral
The home of Mozart is a bustling cultural capital, framed by beautiful mountains and packed full of medieval lanes and striking architecture.

Salzburg's picturesque architecture makes it a treat to stroll around, as do its musical celebrations and range of gastronomic treats. The city is situated on the Salzach River, and that's a good place to begin your visit too – try the rich variety of the Salzach Galleries (Salzachgalerien), a wonderful open market along the banks of the riverThe western shore is where you'll find the Old Town (Altstadt), whose ancient buildings have stood for centuries. It has been granted World Heritage Site status, and any changes to the built environment are strictly regulated. Some of the historical landmarks here include Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) and the Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom).The 16th century rulers of the city looked down from their opulent Residenz palace down onto the Residenzplatz. Their former home contains luxuriously appointed salons and a collection of fantastic paintings by a number of world-famous painters, including Rembrandt. Check out Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus) along Getreidegasse, a street from the Middle Ages which is home to the classiest fashion shops, but where you can also buy authentic souvenirs.Monchsberg mountain stands guard over the Old Town – take the cable train up to Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) at the top to see one of biggest and most imposing castles in Europe.Another place from which to get some of the best vantage points over Salzburg (particularly at sunset) is the Kapuzinerberg, a high hill on the east banks of the Salzach.For a day out of the city, take a trip to the ornate baroque Hellbrun Palace (Schloss Hellbrun). Its immaculate gardens contain delightful novelty Trick Fountains – a big favourite with the young, and with the young-at-heart.A visit to the home town of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart would of course not be complete without plenty of music. The best time for lovers of classical music to come is when the Salzburg Festival (Salzburger Festspiele) is on during the summer. Follow the guided tour of the many local locations from the famous family film, The Sound of Music. Mirabell Palace will be included in any tour, with its many memorials and elegant gardens.Salzburg is well known for its high-quality choice of food: enjoy a coffee, have a top-class meal, or visit a beer hall or a brewery such as Augustiner Brewery. Cafe Tomaselli offers a charming old-world experience with cakes and strudels on sale in the longest-running cafe in the city.

Where to stay in Salzburg

Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing a city, a castle and flowers

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.

City Centre Salzburg
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Altstadt Salzburg

5/5(12 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Old City Hall while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Altstadt Salzburg
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Neustadt

If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.

Neustadt
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Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(30 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.

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Schallmoos

4/5(5 area reviews)

Schallmoos is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and historical sites. Though there may not be top sights in Schallmoos, consider stopping by Linzer Gasse or Mirabell Palace, located nearby.

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Riedenburg

Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Stiegl's World of Brewing or Leopoldskron Swimming Pool while you're exploring the area.

Riedenburg
arte Hotel Salzburg
arte Hotel Salzburg
4 out of 5
Rainerstr. 28, Salzburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$300 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$300
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (712 reviews)
Great Stay
"Perfect - no comments. The bar and the breakfast was also excellent!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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H+ Hotel Salzburg
H+ Hotel Salzburg
4 out of 5
Südtiroler Platz 13, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$265 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$265
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable Sauna facility was very nice .and location is perfect. Front desk male Clark was very unpleasant I Asked if they have any Ice ,he almost shouted me that they don’t have any ice"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

H+ Hotel Salzburg
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
4.5 out of 5
Rainerstrasse 6-8, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$494 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$494
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice bathroom and roof restuarant was grest"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
3 out of 5
Vogelweiderstrasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mirabell Palace and Salzburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Although there's no reception, the check in and check out was seamless and the guests is taken care of through communication via the messages. The nearest Billa supermarket was a plus and the bus stop just infront of the property. Aircon was not really cooling. Too bad for the scorching heat of Salzburg ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
master Mirabell
master Mirabell
3.5 out of 5
Rainerstraße 7, Salzburg
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
"We loved the area. The comunication with the host was great. We didn’t like that the eletricity went down a few times. We had to get up at night to go to the bathroom in the dark. The second night the eletricity went down again but then we had figure out that it was a problem with the light switch ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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Numa Salzburg Mozart
Numa Salzburg Mozart
3.5 out of 5
Franz-Josef-Straße 27, Salzburg, Salzburg
Stay at this aparthotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Mirabell Palace and Salzburg Christmas ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
"Stayed in the XL room- cute clean spacious apt and bathroom…close to city centre and train station- 5 min walk to bridge and all amenities..great bar attached to hotel- with great drinks and food- sitting area outside Numa staff excellent when we had trouble checking in- prompt and friendly ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Numa Salzburg Mozart
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Salzburg

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

My visit to Salzburg castle via funicula railway was very enjoyable. I also really liked the Sound if Music bus tour, even thougj it wad an overcast & simetimes rainy morning.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The city centre is very compact, almost all the attraction is within the city centre so you don’t need to spend much at transportation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Mozart and Sound of Music are the main draw cards.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Puppet theatre excellent such a treat & an unesco place .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We Loved Salzburg and if we didn’t have our next part of our trip booked, we would have stayed longer. We enjoyed just meandering The streets and getting lost. Each turn would take us through a different and just as fantastic alley.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It's a beautiful city, Untersburg is well worth the trip, if you get a Salzburg card, it makes it totally worth it.

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