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Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, is a baroque city on the Salzach River beneath a hilltop fortress, with the Alps at its edge.

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The old town, on the left bank of the Salzach, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of baroque church domes, narrow lanes and arcaded courtyards, built on the salt trade and presided over by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Mozart was born in 1756 in a yellow house on Getreidegasse, now a museum, while Residenzplatz and Domplatz hold the cathedral and the palaces of the prince-archbishops.

Across the river, the Mirabell gardens, with their Pegasus fountain and dwarf statues, appear in The Sound of Music, which was filmed in and around the city. A funicular climbs to the fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe to survive intact, and a cable car rises up the Untersberg. East lie the lakes of the Salzkammergut, south the ice caves at Werfen, and across the border Bavaria's Berchtesgaden.

Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet soufflé baked in three peaks, is the local pudding, and Mozartkugeln, balls of pistachio marzipan in chocolate, were first made here in the 1890s. Beer is poured from wooden barrels at the monastery brewery in Mülln. The Salzburg Festival fills the summer with opera and theatre, and Advent markets set up in front of the cathedral.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Salzburg

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  1. Number 1

    Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Schloss Mirabell und Mirabellgarten)

    4.611k reviewsfrom $5
  2. Number 2

    Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn)

    4.69k reviewsfrom $1
  3. Number 3

    Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg)

    4.78k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    Salzburg Old Town (Salzburger Altstadt)

    4.58k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg)

    4.76k reviewsfrom $1
  6. Number 6

    Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)

    4.55k reviewsfrom $74
  7. Number 7

    Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)

    4.33k reviewsfrom $1
  8. Number 8

    Getreidegasse

    4.42k reviewsfrom $1
  9. Number 9

    Mozart’s Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $1
  10. Number 10

    Mozart Residence (Mozart-Wohnhaus)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $1

Special offers in Salzburg

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Hop-on hop-off in Salzburg

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Day trips from Salzburg

93

Guided tours in Salzburg

159

Walking and bike tours in Salzburg

53

Food and drink experiences in Salzburg

21

Outdoor and adventure activities in Salzburg

13

Family days and theme parks in Salzburg

9

Go beyond Salzburg

  1. Berchtesgaden · 19 km

    Nationalpark Berchtesgaden

    8 hr4.56k reviewsfrom $74
  2. Berchtesgaden · 19 km

    Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg

    8 hr4.54k reviewsfrom $74
  3. Hallstatt · 52 km

    Hallstatt Skywalk

    8–10 hr4.8692 reviewsfrom $6
  4. Hallstatt · 52 km

    Hallstatt Old Town

    12 hr, 30 min4.3279 reviewsfrom $105
  5. Linz · 108 km

    Ars Electronica Center

    2 hr, 30 min4.69 reviewsfrom $6
  6. Linz · 108 km

    Pöstlingbergbahn

    2–4 hr4.73 reviewsfrom $225
  7. Munich · 115 km

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    9 hr4.724k reviewsfrom $10
  8. Munich · 115 km

    Marienplatz

    3 hr4.719k reviewsfrom $1
  9. Innsbruck · 137 km

    Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten)

    9 hr4.21k reviewsfrom $29
  10. Innsbruck · 137 km

    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)

    2 hr4.8256 reviewsfrom $6
  11. Český Krumlov · 147 km

    Cesky Krumlov State Castle

    9 hr4.53k reviewsfrom $9
  12. Garmisch-Partenkirchen · 148 km

    Zugspitze

    8 hr4.7496 reviewsfrom $160

Questions about Salzburg

What is there to do in Salzburg?
We list 424 experiences in Salzburg. The largest groups are day trips (93), city tours (62).
What are the top attractions in Salzburg?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Salzburg are Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Schloss Mirabell und Mirabellgarten), Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn), Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg), Salzburg Old Town (Salzburger Altstadt).
What is the most popular experience in Salzburg?
By number of traveller reviews it is "The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,815 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Salzburg?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Salzburg; the most reviewed is "Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour" with 179 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Salzburg take?
The typical experience in Salzburg lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Salzburg?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 424 experiences we hold for Salzburg. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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