Salzburg, Austria - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Salzburg is an enchanting city known as Mozart's birthplace and for its breathtaking Alpine scenery. Visit to experience a unique blend of rich history, magnificent Baroque architecture, and classical music.

Top things to do in Salzburg

Things to do in Salzburg include Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Salzburg

Here is what 3 days in Salzburg look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
39 min
  1. 1
    Sound of Music filming sites / tour
    550 m (🚶 7 min)
  2. 2
    GetreidegasseStreet · Altstadt
    650 m (🚶 16 min)
  3. 3
    Hohensalzburg FortressCastle · Altstadt
    300 m (🚶 12 min)
  4. 4
    Salzburg CathedralChurch · Altstadt
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  5. 5
    St. Peters Abbey & CemeteryMonastery
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Stiegl BrauweltBrewery
    1.5 km (🚶 31 min)
  2. 2
    MönchsbergMountain
    300 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    Toy Museum
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  4. 4
    Mozarts ResidenceConcert hall
    600 m (🚶 9 min)
  5. 5
    ResidenzplatzSquare · Altstadt
    4.1 km (🚶 59 min / 🚌 24 min)
  6. 6
    Hellbrunn PalaceCastle
    4.3 km
  7. 7
    Untersberg Cable CarCable car
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Mozart's BirthplaceMuseum · Altstadt
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Salzburg?

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace, Hellbrunn Palace, Hallstatt and 9 more. Hohensalzburg Fortress: A medieval fortress offering magnificent panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.

What can you do in 3 days in Salzburg?

Day 1: Sound of Music filming sites / tour, Getreidegasse, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral. Day 2: Stiegl Brauwelt, Mönchsberg, Toy Museum, Mozarts Residence. Day 3: Mozart's Birthplace.

Which museums are worth visiting in Salzburg?

Museums worth visiting in Salzburg: Mozart's Birthplace (Altstadt) and Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg (Mönchsberg).

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