🇦🇹 Austria
Salzburg travel guide
Salzburg is Austria's baroque masterpiece, birthplace of Mozart and filming location of The Sound of Music. This UNESCO-listed city sits dramatically along the Salzach River beneath the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress. The Old Town's architecture is pristine, the Salzburg Festival world-renowned, and the surrounding Alpine scenery spectacular.
Language
German (English widely spoken)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
CET (GMT+1) / CEST (GMT+2 summer)
Best time
April to October (sightseeing), December (Christmas markets)
Budget/day
€75-150/day
When to visit
Jan
-4°C to 3°C
Feb
-3°C to 5°C
Mar
0°C to 11°C
Apr
4°C to 15°C
May
8°C to 19°C
Jun
12°C to 23°C
Jul
14°C to 25°C
Aug
13°C to 25°C
Sep
10°C to 20°C
Oct
5°C to 14°C
Nov
0°C to 7°C
Dec
-3°C to 3°C
Safety
very safeSalzburg is extremely safe. Watch for crowds and uneven cobblestones in the old town.
Women travellers
Salzburg is very safe for solo women. The Altstadt (Old Town, UNESCO listed), Mirabell Gardens, and Getreidegasse are immaculately maintained and safe. The Salzach riverside is safe to walk in the evenings. Austria has very low crime rates.
Culture & etiquette
- + Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress
- + Attend a concert
- + Walk Getreidegasse
- + Try original Mozartkugeln
- - Don't skip the fortress
- - Don't miss Mozart connection
- - Don't overtip (included)
- - Don't visit August without booking
Food to try
Salzburger Nockerl
Sweet soufflé dessert
Wiener Schnitzel
Breaded veal cutlet
Kasnocken
Cheese dumplings
Bosna
Salzburg's sausage sandwich
Mozartkugeln
Mozart chocolate balls
Apfelstrudel
Apple strudel
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.