Things to Do in Salzburg

Book your concert ticket and experience the sounds of the unique organ landscape of Salzburg Cathedral at lunchtime as it was centuries ago!

Discover Hallstatt’s lakeside charm and the fairytale Schloss Ort on a scenic guided tour through Austria’s Alps, exploring history, culture, and breathtaking views in one unforgettable day.

Experience the lake-side village Hallstatt and the Austrian lake country in style on a 6-hour private tour from Salzburg. Nowhere else are the most beautiful features of Austria situated as closely together as they are in the Lake District known by locals as the “Salzkammergut". The combination of mountains, lakes, and one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the world, makes this region in Austria absolutely unique.

See the city of Mozart at your own pace with museum entry and free transport

Retrace the steps of the nobility of years past, climbing up to the Hohensalzburg Fort, to enjoy a Mozart concert, and eat in the Panorama Fortress restaurant.

• Discover Salzburg hassle-free with the Salzburg Card that lets you skip lines, enjoy free admission to attractions, and get discounts on cultural events.
• Save 59% with this card compared to booking individual tickets to landmarks like Salzach Cruise, Mozart’s Birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains, DomQuartier, House of Nature (Haus der Natur), and Salzburg Zoo.
• Enjoy discounted tickets to concerts by the renowned Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra and discover the heart of the Old Town with free public transport and
• Explore Salzburg at your pace with 24, 48, or 72-hour passes, and get discounts on walking tours, cruises, and fast-track entry to select attractions.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at the historic Hohensalzburg Fortress. Listen to great music at the Best of Mozart concert afterward.

Enjoy a peculiar live performance of Mozart's best-known opera, The Magic Flute, staged for young and old. Book your ticket to see talented puppeteers at the world-famous Salzburg Marionette Theater.

It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest).

Experience a classical concert in the magnificent Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

Enjoy the best views of Salzburg on this boat trip through the Salzach River. A journey full of curious facts and extraordinary panoramas!

• Follow in the footsteps of the Trapp family and picture Julie Andrews singing among the hills, and find out about Salzburg's architectural landmarks.
• Enjoy an English-guided tour that showcases Salzburg, its picturesque countryside, and the iconic filming locations from *The Sound of Music*.
• Relive the movie magic with live commentary and songs from the beloved soundtrack as you travel.
• See the Mirabell Gardens, the Pegasus Fountain, Nonnberg Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace, the church in Mondsee, and more.
• Explore Leopoldskron Palace and Mondsee Cathedral, two standout stops from the film.

Book now and discover the charming and picturesque Mirabell Square guided by your own in-app audio tour.

Discover the beauty of the Austrian countryside on a day trip from Vienna. Explore the charming village of Hallstatt, admire the Dachstein Mountains, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Salzburg.

On this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg you will not only experience the natural beauty of the Lake District including a visit one of the most famous lake villages of the World, the World Heritage Village Hallstatt you will also visit the Eagle's Nest at the Bavarian Alps. Inclusive tickets for bus and elevator to the Eagel's Nest. Unlike regular tours, this private option lets you make stops at places that interest you along the way. Taking that unique private tour you will cover two of the most famous tour region of Salzburg, the 'Salzkammergut' lake district and the Bavarian Alps.

Enjoy a night of Mozart with a concert and an exquisite candle-lit dinner

The Salzburg Card offers discounts for over 30 tourist attractions and shows as well as unlimited public transport. The perfect way to dive into Salzburg!

• Select from 24, 48, or 72-hour bus pass for unlimited rides through Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and home to 'Sound of Music' filming sites.
• Reach 10 key attractions with buses passing every 30 to 45 minutes, so you control the pace and never feel rushed as you explore each stop.
• Score free bus tickets on local lines around town and a McArthur Glen Golden Pass that brings you offers and deals at a Designer Outlet Salzburg.
• Travel with ease using multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and Sound of Music audio guides that give you a full picture of Salzburg.
• Discover Mirabell Palace with fountains and pathways, Hanusch-Platz at the shopping district, and Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz near the performance venues.

Experience a great half-day trip to the famous and historic Eagles nest and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

Experience hands-on cooking of Austria and Salzburg's most popular sweet dishes. During this cooking lesson, you will be given the opportunity to cook on your own while being carefully guided by an experienced chef.

Our fun Kickbike Tour is a great option for everyone who would like to try something new and discover the city in an active, unique and healthy way. Riding a kickbike is even easier than riding a bike and brings a lot of fun. You will see not only the most important but also hidden, picturesque spots and you will enjoy the nature out of the city center.

Walk through Baroque history and see Salzburg's old town from the terrace

Tour the Salzburg locations where the musical The Sound of Music was filmed, immersing yourself once more in the story of the Von Trapp family and their nanny.

• Combines the iconic Original Sound of Music tour in Salzburg with free time to explore the charming village of Hallstatt.
• Visit legendary Sound of Music filming locations and discover behind-the-scenes stories from the beloved film such as Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, the Salzburg Lake District, Hellbrunn Palace among others.
• Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage site, invites you to wander its lakeside beauty and historic streets at your own pace.
• Admire sweeping views of the Austrian Alps as you travel between Salzburg and Hallstatt–camera highly recommended.

Uncover Salzburg's hidden gems with a self-guided digital scavenger hunt. Explore the landmarks at your own pace.

Explore the charming village of Hallstatt and the historic city of Salzburg on a day trip from Vienna.

Having a professional local guide and a luxury private vehicle ensures to save time and get the maximum out of a full day private sightseeing tour to the Eagle's Nest, the Obersalzberg region and Berchtesgaden. Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your luxury touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous Bavarian Mountains have to offer.

Walk along the lakeside and visit the historic Bone House

Fascinating history, beautiful mountains, a peaceful lake, and traditional wooden houses: explore the picturesque Austrian town of Halstatt.

• Join a guided group tour from Salzburg, exploring Hallstatt’s old town, historic sites, and lakeside beauty with expert insights.
• Enjoy round-trip bus transfers with no taxi hassle, and guided commentary in both English and German throughout the tour.
• Step inside the Bone House, Catholic Church, and local museum for a closer look at Hallstatt’s fascinating heritage.
• Stroll Hallstatt’s scenic lakeside paths, soaking in mountain views, baroque homes, waterfalls, and timeless village charm.

Book your ticket to visit the KTM Motohall and discover KTM's history, motorcycle design, and racing legends across three interactive floors.

Secure your ticket to a Mozart concert with a candlelight dinner in Salzburg at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Central Europe's oldest restaurant. Enjoy specialties based on recipes from Mozart's time.

Combine two of our most popular private tours, The Eagle's Nest and Hallstatt into a memorable day and get the most of your time. Start the morning with a tour through the Bavarian Alps and explore Adolf Hitler's World War II lairs, visit the Nazi leader's  mountaintop retreat the Eagle's Nest. Experience the building and its bird's-eye views before we descend to Obersalzberg from where we make our way to Hallstatt. Drive along the emerald-green Fuschlsee and stop at its castle; take a picture from a great view point above the town of St Gilgen where Mozart's mother was born. You will have 2 hours to explore Hallstatt, where you can visit all the hidden gems and of course the must-sees and enjoy 7000 years of history. On our way back to Salzburg we will make a short stop at the Gosausee with the glistening Dachstein glacier as its backdrop.

Experience Salzburg's charm at your own pace

Venture into the subway labyrinths of the Berchtesgaden salt mines on this tour from Salzburg. Enjoy family-friendly fun and channel your inner miner!

• Relive 'Sound of Music' at the film locations in Salzburg, Vienna and Mondsee Lakeside – from Mirabell Garden to the Pegasus Fountain.
• Hotel pick-up from central Vienna, air-conditioned transport, and a professional guide, and walking tour are all included in this day trip.
• Enjoy sweeping vistas of the Austrian Alps, Lake Wolfgang, and the Salzkammergut region, just like scenes from the iconic film.
• Stroll through Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi,’ then continue to Nonnberg Abbey and Mondsee lake, both iconic film locations. If you can, sneak in some apple strudle at the village there!
• Learn fascinating stories about the real von Trapp family as you explore Salzburg’s charming old town.

Follow the route on the app's map and discover the main sights of the city.

Experience a classical evening at Hohensalzburg Fortress and listen to the most popular pieces of W. A. Mozart and his contemporaries. Enjoy an exceptional atmosphere and incredible view of the city.

The impressive mountain scenery when flying from the Bischling, at the foot of the Tennengebirge (a mountain range south of Salzburg), guarantees an unforgettable adventure. At the launch site already, comfortably accessed by a cable car, you can see the Hochkönig, the Dachstein and the Tennengebirge. And the parking site is situated a mere 5 minutes walk from the landing place. The tandem paragliding flight lasts up to 20 minutes and can be carried out in any season. Our flight leads from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. In between you can enjoy the wonderful view. Photos and videos can be purchased on site for an extra 29 euros.

Descend into the salt mines under the Bavarian mountains

Discover the best sights around the beautiful old town of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, on this sightseeing bus tour. You can hop on and off at any time.

• This unique tour of the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden lets you learn about the vital element of salt.
• Experience it with all senses on this guided expedition through the mountains.
• Salt mining in Berchtesgaden goes as far back as the 12th century!
• Gasp at the impressive Salt Cathedral dedicated to Emperor Franz Josef I.
• Take the wooden slide 34 meters down the Stone Salt Grotto.
• Float peacefully across Mirror Lake on a raft and find out how this lake got its name.
• This tour is available to book in English and German.

Embark on a historic journey into the oldest salt mine open to visitors. Book your guided tour and Salzwelten ticket now.

Why is Salzburg known as the City of Music? Follow the Sound of Music's trail and discover Mozart's legacy with a Licensed Guide. Visit the famous Mirabell Gardens, explore the Old Town.

Experience a concert with violin and piano in the afternoon of 45 minutes in Salzburg’s Old Town with Mozart’s masterpieces, performed by international prizewinners.

Join a music tour and learn to make apple strudel

​Discover Mozart's birthplace and visit its landmarks in a different way on this amphibious bus tour of Salzburg. Ready for this unique ride?

• Dive into Austria's vibrant wine culture with a guided tasting at a local, hidden wine bar, led by a professional wine expert.
• This experience offers tasting of three fine Austrian wines and also regional delicacies like cheeses and cured meats.
• Choose from tour options in English or German, tailored to provide a seamless and enriching wine-tasting experience.
• Fun Fact: Despite its small size, Austria is the 17th largest wine producer in the world, with over 45,000 hectares of vineyards.

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Take a day trip from Munich to visit scenic Salzburg. Pass by Bavaria's largest lake, the Chiemsee, then head on to the Salzkammergut resort area and its beautiful lakeside settlement, St. Wolfgang.