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!

Tour Salzburg and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside as you visit locations used in "The Sound of Music." Hear songs from the soundtrack and discover historical landmarks as you go.

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

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.

• 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 than booking individual tickets to 3 major landmarks like the Folklore Museum, Panorama Museum, and Mozart’s Birthplace.
• 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 unique evening in the stunning Baroque Marble Hall at Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Listen to chamber music by great composers, performed by renowned ensembles and soloists.

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.

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

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!

• Head out to the serene city of Salzburg, an Austrian city with lavish views of the Eastern Alps.
• See the Mirabell Gardens, the Pegasus Fountain, Nonnberg Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace, the church in Mondsee, and more.
• Follow in the footsteps of the Trapp family and picture Julie Andrews singing among the hills and find out about Salzburg's architectural landmarks.
• Don’t hesitate to ask your tour guide any questions you have about the musical or the Trapp family!
• Fun fact: In the movie, the von Trapp family escapes the Nazis by crossing mountains into Switzerland, but in reality, they took a train to Italy!

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.

Discover the Bavarian Alps on a trip to the Eagle's Nest from Salzburg. Explore Adolf Hitler's famous retreat and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the region's mountainous landscape.

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.

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

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

• Explore Salzburg and beyond with a flexible ticket valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, customize your journey, and discover multiple destinations at your own pace.
• Travel is made easy with buses arriving at regular intervals, choosing from Yellow and Blue Lines, covering numerous stops across iconic locations.
• Enjoy the added advantage of free bus tickets for selected city buses and attractions while you enhance your experience with free wifi onboard.
• Enrich your travel with multi-lingual audio guides available on both lines as you dive into the city's history while viewing it through a modern, comfortable bus journey.
• Stop by popular attractions like the majestic Hohensalzburg Fortress or the beautiful Mirabell Gardens.

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

Discover Hallstatt on this day trip from Salzburg. Take a lakeside walk, enjoy scenic views of the region including the Mullbach Waterfall, visit the Bone House, and do the skywalk if you wish.

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.

Take an exciting audio-guided tour through Baroque history in Salzburg

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

• 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.

Start planning your trip today and reserve your storage location in Salzburg with confidence.

Experience a classical evening at the Fortress Hohensalzburg and let the sounds of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart enchant you. Enjoy a romantic meal and a truly incredible view of the city.

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.

Soar in the sky over the Austrian Alps

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.

• Ride in comfort on a modern boat with up to 1200 HP.
• Admire magnificent panoramic views of the “Salt Fortress”.
• Marvel at the backdrop of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge peaks.
• Take in the best side of the city from the vantage point of the Salzach River.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of winter wonder and festive magic with this Christmas Market tour.

As the clock chimes 12 times, enjoy an organ music spectacle in the top landmark of Salzburg, Austria. Listen to classical sounds from two different organists while admiring the iconic Baroque interiors.

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.

Experience Salzburg's charm at your own pace

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

• This super-saver combo tour of Salzburg's two must-visit attractions is convenient in every way.
• Explore Berchtesgaden's stunning salt mine in the morning and the original filming locations of “The Sound of Music” in the afternoon.
• At the 500-year-old salt mine of Berchtesgaden, you'll pass through the Alpenstrasse, along the Königseeache up the Obersalzberg.
• Visit the salt room and the Salt Cathedral, and enjoy a raft ride across Mirror Lake.
• Get whisked away to the original filming locations of the '60s film, The Sound of Music next!
• With an English-speaking guide, visit iconic filming locations of the Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, the Salzburg Lake District, Hellbrunn Palace, and more.
• Direct all your burning questions about the musical to your expert tour guide.

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

Admire panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Use the funicular to enjoy the quickest and most comfortable way to reach Salzburg's most dominant landmark.

Experience the heart, history and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Visit Mirabell Garden and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town, such as Mozart's Birthplace, Kollegienkirche, & Salzburg Cathedral (outside only) 3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Kollegienkirche Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town 4-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town 6-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town

Chase the melody to Mozart's heritage in Salzburg!

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.

• For the perfect blend of a scenic drive, cultural exploration, and leisure time, a half-day trip to the picturesque Hallstatt from Salzburg, is just the one for you!
• With convenient round-trip bus travel and the vast knowledge of a bilingual guide, your journey promises to be seamless and informative.
• Explore this fairy-tale town, the serene lake, creating your itinerary and absorbing its distinctive charm with the 2.5 hours that you have all to yourself.
• The return journey radiates old-world charm, meandering through the scenic towns of Gosau, Russbach, and Abtenau, adorned with pastel houses and wooden balconies.
• Fun fact: The Hallstatt Bone House contains over 600 painted skulls, a custom that dates back to the 12th century when the town ran out of space in its cemetery.

Book now and explore Salzburg's rich historic heritage guided by your own in-app audio tour.

Follow the Sound of Music and discover Mozart's legacy in Salzburg. See the highlights of the Old Town and visit Mirabell Gardens with a licensed guide, who will share the city's interesting history.

Time to take off! Experience the feeling of freedom on a paragliding flight in the middle of the fantastically shaped mountain landscape in the heart of the Pinzgau. Flanked by the mighty peaks of the Hohe Tauern, high above the picturesque Zellersee, your tandem flight here will be an epic nature experience that you will tell your grandchildren about. The paragliding tandem 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.

Ride the original mine train and slide down wooden miner’s slides

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

• Book this Eagle's Nest guided tour for remarkable panoramic views of the Alps and surroundings. • Skip-the-line tickets make your excursion all the more convenient. • On your way up, you'll pass by Mirabell Square, Bavaria, Obersalzberg, and more. • Pass along the road leading to the Eagle's Nest, an architectural feat you'll want to look out for. • Ascend up the 4-mile-long road, through the 124-meter-long tunnel on specially-equipped buses. • Ride up a decorated elevator that takes you up 124 meters in under 41 seconds. • Be enveloped by the stunning Alps, at a dizzying height of 1,834 meters. • Gaze out at the unique alpine flora and fauna at the summit cross. • This tour is available to book in English and German.

Book now and explore the bustling Old Town of Salzburg at your own pace with this in-app audio tour.

Experience the nicest side of Salzburg by gliding past the impressive town scenery, the natural landscape of the Salzach river and along to the exclusive residential area in the south of the town.