How many days do you need in Salzburg?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Berchtesgaden and Bad Reichenhall).

What are the top things to do in Salzburg?

Highlights: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Museum, St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg and Mozart's birthplace. The map has 25 things to do in total.

How do you get from the airport to Salzburg city centre?

Salzburg Airport (SZG): Trolleybus 2 ≈ 20 min · Munich Airport (MUC): Train via Munich ≈ 2 h 30 min

What is the emergency number in Salzburg?

Emergency: 112 (police 133, ambulance 144, fire 122).

Do you tip in Salzburg?

Round up 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.

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Salzburg Things to do and walking itinerary

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Salzburg travel guide

25 things to do in Salzburg, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Salzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress — fortress in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 120 min)
Salzburg Cathedral — church in Austria (visit ≈ 35 min)
Salzburg Museum — Austrian museum in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 120 min)
St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg — Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 40 min)
Mozart's birthplace — building and museum in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 120 min)
Church of the Holy Trinity, Salzburg — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
Franciscan Church, Salzburg — church in Salzburg (visit ≈ 30 min)
Kollegienkirche, Salzburg — church building in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 30 min)
Nonnberg Abbey — Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 40 min)
Schloss Leopoldskron — building in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 30 min)
Salzburg Zoo — zoo in Austria (visit ≈ 150 min)
Großes Festspielhaus — opera house in Salzburg, part of the Festspielhaus theatre complex (visit ≈ 20 min)
Haus für Mozart — opera house in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 20 min)
Residenzplatz — square in the old city of Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 15 min)
Museum der Moderne Salzburg — art museum in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 120 min)
Salzburger Landestheater — theatre and opera house in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 20 min)
Hangar-7 — building at the airport in Salzburg, Austria, housing an air museum, art exhibition space, and Ikarus Restaurant (visit ≈ 120 min)
Sebastianskirche — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
Schloss Goldenstein — building in Elsbethen, Austria (visit ≈ 75 min)
Mirabellgarten — garden of Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 45 min)
Michaelskirche — church building in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 30 min)
Markuskirche (Salzburg) — church building in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 30 min)
Kajetanerkirche, Salzburg — hospital in Austria (visit ≈ 30 min)
Capuchin Monastery — building in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 40 min)
Dancing Master's House — building and museum in Salzburg, Austria (visit ≈ 120 min)

2-day Salzburg walking itinerary

Starting point: Old Town (Altstadt). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 2.5 km · 3,420 steps · 33 min on the way): Church of the Holy Trinity, Salzburg → Mozart's birthplace → Kollegienkirche, Salzburg → Franciscan Church, Salzburg → St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg → Hohensalzburg Fortress → Salzburg Cathedral
Day 2 (≈ 0.3 km · 430 steps · 4 min on the way): Salzburg Museum

Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Salzburg

Hellbrunn Palace — 17th-century summer palace south of town, famous for its trick fountains that soak unwary visitors. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Salzburg Toy Museum — Historic toy collection in the old town with sections where children can play. (visit ≈ 45 min)
Wolfgangsee — Mountain-ringed lake with the towns of St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang, boat trips and a rack railway. (visit ≈ 300 min)
Hallstatt — Postcard village squeezed between lake and mountain, with a salt mine and skywalk; can be very crowded. (visit ≈ 360 min)

Where to stay in Salzburg

Old Town (Altstadt): The cathedral, Getreidegasse and fortress funicular are steps away.
Right Bank / Linzer Gasse: Near the Mirabell Gardens; quieter and better value.
Mülln: Home of the Augustiner beer garden; quiet by the river.
Around the Main Station: Handy for trains and buses; ≈ 20 min walk to the centre.

Getting from the airport to Salzburg

Salzburg Airport (SZG): Trolleybus 2 ≈ 20 min
Munich Airport (MUC): Train via Munich ≈ 2 h 30 min

Getting around

The old town is compact and walkable; trolleybuses link the station to the centre. Reach the fortress by funicular or on foot.

Classic places to eat

Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln: A huge beer hall where you fill your own stein with monastery beer.
Café Tomaselli: Open since 1705, one of Austria’s oldest coffee houses.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium: Mentioned since 803, said to be Europe’s oldest restaurant.
Zum Fidelen Affen: A cosy, busy tavern serving Austrian dishes.
Café Bazar: A classic Viennese-style café on the river, facing the old town.
Café Konditorei Fürst: Making the original Mozartkugel since 1890.

Romantic views

Mönchsberg Terrace (Sunset): Old town domes and the fortress from a hill reached by lift.
Mirabell Gardens (Morning): Baroque flower beds framing the fortress.
Makartsteg Bridge (Evening): A footbridge over the Salzach covered in love locks.
Kapuzinerberg (Afternoon): A wooded hill path with a view across to the fortress.

Football stadiums in Salzburg

Red Bull Arena: Home of FC Red Bull Salzburg, FC Liefering

Day trips

Berchtesgaden — 19 km from the centre
Bad Reichenhall — 15 km from the centre
Ruhpolding — 30 km from the centre
Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden — 24 km from the centre
Schönau am Königsee — 24 km from the centre

Good to know before visiting Salzburg

Fine: In Vienna riding without a valid ticket is fined; some paper tickets must be stamped.
Fine: A vignette is mandatory on motorways and expressways.
Fine: Nazi symbols and salutes are illegal.
Fine: Pedestrians crossing on red can be fined.
Fine: Smoking is banned in restaurants and bars.
Warning: Don't walk on cycle paths.

Emergency: 112 (police 133, ambulance 144, fire 122)
Plugs: C/F, 230V
Tap water: Tap water comes from Alpine springs and is excellent.
Tipping: Round up 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Austria, Wikivoyage — Austria, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Salzburg travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Salzburg?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Berchtesgaden and Bad Reichenhall).
What are the top things to do in Salzburg?: Highlights: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Museum, St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg and Mozart's birthplace. The map has 25 things to do in total.
Where to stay in Salzburg?: Old Town (Altstadt): The cathedral, Getreidegasse and fortress funicular are steps away. Other options: Right Bank / Linzer Gasse, Mülln and Around the Main Station.
How do you get from the airport to Salzburg city centre?: Salzburg Airport (SZG): Trolleybus 2 ≈ 20 min · Munich Airport (MUC): Train via Munich ≈ 2 h 30 min
How do you get around Salzburg?: The old town is compact and walkable; trolleybuses link the station to the centre. Reach the fortress by funicular or on foot.
What is the emergency number in Salzburg?: Emergency: 112 (police 133, ambulance 144, fire 122).
Do you tip in Salzburg?: Round up 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.

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