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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

$99
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg

Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg

$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg
Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Magic Flute SHORT version

Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Magic Flute SHORT version (1 hour)

$38
per adult
Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Magic Flute SHORT version (1 hour)
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The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 2902 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $86 per adult
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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Activity duration is 13 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 370 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $115 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 142 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $161 per adult
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From Salzburg: Hallstatt, St.Gilgen & St. Wolfgang Day Trip

From Salzburg: Hallstatt, St.Gilgen & St. Wolfgang Day Trip

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $309 per adult*
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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Panoramic view of Salzburg at winter morning

Salzburg Christmas Market

4.5/5(73 reviews)

During your trip to Salzburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Salzburg Christmas Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.

Salzburg Christmas Market
Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace

4.5/5(281 reviews)

See one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world at this magnificent palace, originally built as a grand gesture of love.

Mirabell Palace
A formal garden with a statue, manicured lawns, and a castle in the background.

Mirabell Gardens

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Mirabell Gardens
Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral

4.5/5(335 reviews)

Step back in time to the eighth century at one of Salzburg’s most important historic sites and one of Europe’s most beautiful churches.

Salzburg Cathedral
Getreidegasse

Getreidegasse

4.5/5(89 reviews)

Salzburg’s famous shopping street is known for its narrow, medieval houses as well as Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum.

Getreidegasse
Mozart's Birthplace

Mozart's Birthplace

4.5/5(285 reviews)

Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.

Mozart's Birthplace
Fortress Hohensalzburg

Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.5/5(267 reviews)

Hop on a cable car and climb up to this mountaintop fortress, one of the biggest medieval castles in Europe.

Fortress Hohensalzburg
Hellbrunn Palace

Hellbrunn Palace

4.5/5(159 reviews)

This palace, originally a summer residence for the archbishops of Salzburg, is famous for the whimsical water games of the Trick Fountains.

Hellbrunn Palace
Old City Hall

Old City Hall

Find the heart of the city in Salzburg’s 14th-century town hall, featuring a beautiful Rococo façade, magnificent original clocktower and refurbished interior.

Old City Hall

Where to stay in Salzburg

Find the best Salzburg areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Salzburg
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Altstadt Salzburg

Historic sites, museums, and live music are some highlights of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Old City Hall while you're exploring.

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Schallmoos

Visitors highly recommend Schallmoos for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kartworld while you're in town.

A cityscape with a river, a prominent hill, and a castle-like structure.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt

Historic 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.

On the shore of the river Salzach in Salzburg city, district of Itzling, Austria, Europe. In the background the mountains Kapuzinerberg (l.) and Gaisberg.

Lehen

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Lehen. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Augustiner Brewery and Messezentrum Salzburg Exhibition Center, a few notable attractions nearby.

City Centre Salzburg

City Centre Salzburg is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Linzer Gasse and Old City Hall.

 

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Popular day trips from Salzburg

Panoramic aerial view of Salzburg outskirts snowy villages during sunset hour with clouds after snow storm in winter

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Siezenheim

Siezenheim

Baroque church in Bergheim with meadow in Salzburger Land, Austria

Bergheim

On the foothills of the alps: View of the mountains Untersberg and Kapuzinerberg. Hallwang, next to Salzburg. Austria. Europe.

Hallwang

Beautiful alpine summer view with the famous Hochstaufen summit in the background near Freilassing, Bavaria, Germany

Freilassing

Panoramic view of Salzburg

Wals-Siezenheim

Austria, Salzburger Land, Grodig, Drone panorama of highway stretching past rural town in summer

Groedig

Koppl

Koppl

Frequently asked questions

Is Salzburg worth visiting?
Renowned for its watersports and cycling, finding awesome things to do in Salzburg is simple. Don't forget to add Mirabell Gardens to your trip itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in Salzburg?
Mirabell Gardens and Salzburg Zoo are two great places to begin your vacation adventures. Be sure to explore the shopping and dining options in Salzburg while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Salzburg?
You can't leave without checking out Mirabell Gardens, rated the top tourist attraction in Salzburg.
Is three days enough to stay in Salzburg?
You can easily tick off popular sights like Mirabell Gardens, Untersberg Cable Car and Salzburg Zoo with a three-day getaway in Salzburg. On average, most travelers plan two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a while longer and check out Salzkammergut.
Is Salzburg a walkable city?
Some leading sights in Salzburg, such as Mirabell Gardens and Salzburger Landestheater, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Just 0.2 miles from central Salzburg is City Centre Salzburg and Elisabeth-Vorstadt is 1 mile away.
What are some activities to do in Salzburg with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a schedule filled with fun activities is the key to a stress-free getaway. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do in Salzburg with kids.

What to do in Salzburg for adults?
Hofbrau Kaltenhausen Brewery and Stiegl's World of Brewing are just a few of the things to do in Salzburg. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Salzburg?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in Salzburg is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Mirabell Gardens is one sight that doesn't have an entrance fee.

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