Travel Guide of Land Salzburg in Austria by Influencers and Travelers

Salzburg is a state of the modern Republic of Austria. It is officially named Land Salzburg to distinguish it from its eponymous capital — the city of Salzburg. For centuries, it was an independent Prince-Bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire.

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1 - Salzburg

Salzburg is the capital city of the State of Salzburg and with 155,031 inhabitants, it is the fourth-largest city in Austria. The town is located on the site of the former Roman settlement of Iuvavum.

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2 - Fortress Hohensalzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress sits atop the Festungsberg, a small hill in the Austrian city of Salzburg. Erected at the behest of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg with a length of 250 m and a width of 150 m, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.

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3 - Paragliding in Salzburg

Take off from Mount Gaisberg at an altitude of 1287 meters for an incredible flight in the middle of the mountains! Go and enjoy the fresh air and the unbelievable nature in the area of Salzburg. Don't miss the chance to fly in breathtaking landscape...

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4 - Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral is the seventeenth-century Baroque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg in the city of Salzburg, Austria, dedicated to Saint Rupert and Saint Vergilius.

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5 - Getreidegasse

Getreidegasse is a busy shopping street in the historic Altstadt of Salzburg, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. It is known for the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at No. 9, where he lived until the age of 17. The narrow street is characterised by numerous high town houses side by side with its wrought iron guild signs.

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6 - Helicopter Tours in Salzburg

Hop on a helicopter and discover the wonders of the Salzakammergut region: fly from Laakirchen to the High Tauern, near Salzburg. The beauty of the Salzakammergut region will leave you speechless: rivers, crystal-clear lakes and the Eastern Alps in t...

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7 - Attersee

Attersee, also known as Kammersee, English sometimes Lake Atter, is the largest lake of the Salzkammergut region in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.

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8 - Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace is a historic building in the city of Salzburg, Austria. The palace with its gardens is a listed cultural heritage monument and part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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9 - Tours & Sightseeing | City Tours Salzburg

Curious why Salzburg is known as the City of Music? Find out on a group walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide. You'll visit the city's key monuments, churches, and historical sites, all while listening to commentary in your chosen language. This 2-hour tour kicks off at Mirabell Gardens, near the grand Mirabell Palace. A guide will lead a group of up to 25 people through these beautiful gardens, highlighting film locations from _The Sound of Music_ – perfect for music fans! The tour moves on to the historic Old Town, offering great views of the Salzach River. You'll also stop at Mozart’s former home and birthplace.

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10 - Gosauseen

Gosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria. They are situated near the town of Gosau, which is close to Salzburg.

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11 - Schafberg

Schafberg is a mountain in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Situated within the Salzkammergut Mountains range of the Northern Limestone Alps, the Schafberg rises at the shore of Wolfgangsee Lake.

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12 - Canyoning in Salzburg

The Strubklamm is one of the biggest and most impressive canyons in Austria. During this thrilling half-day canyoning adventure, you will experience the breathtaking nature just 20 kilometres east of Salzburg from an entirely new perspective! But fir...

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13 - Werfenweng

Werfenweng is a municipality in the St. Johann im Pongau district in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

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14 - Anif

Anif is a municipality of Salzburg-Umgebung District in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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15 - Snowshoeing in Salzburg

Discover the winter wonderland in Salzkammergut on a Snowshoe exploration with Martin, a true trekking enthusiast! Many paths cross Salzkammergut and many ways to discover this area of the Pre-Alps in Austria. Far from the big city life and the noisy...

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16 - Salzburg Marionette Theatre

Salzburg Marionette Theatre was established in 1913 and is one of the oldest continuing marionette theatres in the world. It is based in the city of Salzburg, Austria. Original productions featured live actors and musicians. Today soundtracks are recorded.

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17 - Kollegienkirche

The Kollegienkirche in Salzburg, Austria, is the church of the University of Salzburg. It was built in Baroque style by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

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18 - Lofer

Lofer is a market town in the district of Zell am See in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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19 - Hohensalzburg Castle

Hohensalzburg Fortress is a large medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It sits atop the Festungsberg at an altitude of 506 m. It was erected at the behest of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg. The fortress is 250 m long and 150 m wide making it one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.

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20 - Untersberg

The Untersberg is the northernmost massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps, a prominent spur straddling the border between Berchtesgaden, Germany and Salzburg, Austria. The highest peak of the table-top mountain is the Berchtesgaden Hochthron at 1,973 metres.

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21 - Gemeinde Annaberg-Lungötz

Annaberg-Lungötz is a municipality in the district of Hallein, in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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22 - Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge

Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge is a municipality in the St. Johann im Pongau district in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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23 - Unkenberg

Unken is a municipality in the district of Zell am See, in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

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24 - Saint Gilgen

St. Gilgen International School co-educational boarding and day school between the ages of 9 and 18. The school offers a primary and middle school curriculum leading to the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme qualification in the final two years.

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25 - Gosau

Gosau is a municipality in the district of Gmunden in Upper Austria, Austria.

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