Travel guide · Austria
Salzburg: what to see and when to go
Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace, a Baroque city beneath a clifftop fortress, framed by the Alps and the Salzach river. It is where The Sound of Music was filmed and the gateway to the lakes and villages of the Salzkammergut.
What to see and do in Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, reached by funicular from the old town.
Old Town and Getreidegasse
Wrought-iron shop signs, Mozart's birthplace and the cathedral, all a UNESCO site.
Mirabell Gardens
Baroque gardens with the classic view of the fortress.
Hellbrunn Palace
A prince-archbishop's summer palace with trick fountains that soak visitors.
Salzkammergut
Hallstatt, the Wolfgangsee and St. Gilgen: lakes and villages about an hour away.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Oct.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr | ≈ €120 · See flights |
| New York | 9 hr | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr, 15 min | ≈ €370 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr, 30 min | ≈ €800 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €410 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Austria
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- culture · calm · city
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- The Old Town, or the Neustadt near Mirabell, to walk everywhere.Find a place to stay in Salzburg
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Salzburg and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Oct. Average highs range from 5° in January to 25° in July.
How many days do you need in Salzburg?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Salzburg cost?
Accommodation runs at around €100 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €410 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr.
Where should you stay in Salzburg?
The Old Town, or the Neustadt near Mirabell, to walk everywhere.
