Things to Do in Salzburg
19 curated spots from Salzburg itineraries
Activities & Attractions
10 curated experiences
FestungsBahn & Hohensalzburg Fortress
Ride the funicular up to the fortress, explore the courtyards and ramparts, and enjoy panoramic views over the Old Town and Alps.
2h · $20-30
Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains
Explore the early Baroque pleasure palace, gardens, and playful trick fountains; reachable by a short bus or bike ride from the center.[1]
2h 30m · $20-30
Hohensalzburg Fortress Evening Concert
Stay on the hill for a classical concert featuring Mozart and other composers in an atmospheric historic hall overlooking the city lights.
2h · $40-70
Mirabell Palace & Gardens
Stroll through the symmetrical Baroque gardens, Pegasus fountain, and flower beds with the fortress rising behind for classic couple photos.[1]
1h 30m · Free
Mozart Residence (Mozart-Wohnhaus)
Tour the former home of Mozart on Makartplatz with exhibits about his family, life in Salzburg, and musical instruments.[1]
1h · $15-20
Salzach Riverside Walk & Mönchsberg Lift Viewpoint
Walk along the Salzach, cross the Makartsteg love-lock bridge, then take the Mönchsberg lift up for easy-access clifftop viewpoints over the city.[1]
1h 30m · $5-10
Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom)
Visit the Baroque cathedral’s grand nave, ornate chapels, and atmospheric crypt; step outside to admire its facade framing Domplatz and nearby Residenzplatz.
1h · $5-10
Salzburg Old Town Lanes & Photography Stroll
Wander Getreidegasse and its narrow side alleys, courtyards, and wrought-iron shop signs; pause on Mozartplatz and Residenzplatz for fortress-framed photos.
1h 30m · Free
St. Peter’s Abbey & Cemetery
Explore the atmospheric cemetery, rock-cut catacombs, and church buildings set below the cliffs of the Mönchsberg.[1]
1h · $5-10
Wine Tasting at Wein & Co Salzburg
Sample Austrian wines by the glass or in a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar/shop, with the option to share a cheese or charcuterie plate.
1h 30m · $25-40Restaurants & Food
9 local favorites
Augustiner Bräustuben (Müllner Bräu)
Historic brewery with large halls and a self-service food arcade where you can choose from hearty local dishes to pair with freshly tapped beer.
2h · $20-35 per person
Bärenwirt
Traditional inn near the river and Müllner Kirche serving hearty Salzburg specialties; consider the roast pork or fried chicken and local beer.
1h 15m · $25-35 per person
Café Fingerlos
Local favorite patisserie-café offering generous breakfasts and excellent pastries just a short walk from Mirabell Gardens.
1h · $15-20 per person
Café Tomaselli
Historic café on the Alter Markt; share a Viennese-style breakfast with pastries and order a slice of traditional cake from the dessert tray.
1h · $15-25 per person
Gasthof Goldgasse
Charming, narrow-lane restaurant serving refined takes on Austrian classics; try the Salzburger Nockerl to share as a dessert.
1h 15m · $30-45 per person
Restaurant M32
Modern restaurant next to the Mönchsberg lift upper station with floor-to-ceiling windows; order seasonal Austrian dishes and local wines.
1h 30m · $45-70 per person
Röstzimmer by Didi Maier
Stylish café and roastery with excellent coffee and creative breakfast plates, just across the river from the Old Town.
1h · $15-25 per person
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
One of Europe’s oldest restaurants, set in atmospheric stone-walled rooms and courtyards; enjoy refined Austrian cuisine and local wines.
2h · $50-80 per person
Zwettler’s Wirtshaus
Lively traditional tavern serving schnitzel, dumplings, and local beers in a cozy wood-paneled interior.
1h 15m · $20-30 per person