Travel Guide of Salzburg in Austria by Influencers and Travelers

Salzburg is a state of Austria. It is officially named Land Salzburg, colloquially Salzburgerland, to distinguish it from its eponymous capital Salzburg city and as such is the only state to be named after its capital.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Salzburg

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1 - 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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2 - 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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3 - 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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4 - 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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5 - Helicopter Tours in Salzburg

Explore the stunning beauty of the Eastern Alps and taste a gourmet meal in Pogusch. Sit back and enjoy a memorable helicopter tour from Salzburg! If you are looking for a relaxing experience near Salzburg, this private helicopter tour is what you ne...

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6 - 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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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 - Canyoning in Salzburg

The Almbachklamm is just 30 minutes away from the city of Salzburg but easily one of the most impressive gorges in the German-Austrian alpine region. On this exciting canyoning trip, you can actively create your own tour by deciding if you wish to ch...

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9 - 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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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 - 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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12 - Werfenweng

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

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13 - 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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14 - Hiking in Salzburg

Come and hike with Martin throughout Salzkammergut and discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of this region in Austria.Martin grew up in Wels and has been hiking his whole life. He knows the Salzkammergut region very well and he&nb...

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15 - Kapuzinerberg

Kapuzinerberg is a hill on the eastern bank of the Salzach river in the city of Salzburg in Austria, which rises to an elevation of 640 metres.

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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 - Anif

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

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18 - 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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19 - Lofer

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

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20 - Gaisberg

The Gaisberg is, at 1,288 meters above sea level, a mountain to the east of Salzburg, Austria. It belongs to Salzkammergut Mountains, a range of the Northern Limestone Alps.

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21 - Salzburg Festival

The Salzburg Festival is a prominent festival of music and drama established in 1920. It is held each summer in the Austrian town of Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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22 - Residenzgalerie

The Residenzgalerie is an art gallery in the Alte Residenz, Salzburg, Austria. Its collection includes works by Rembrandt, Carel Fabritius, Carlo Saraceni and Hieronymus Francken II.

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23 - Gemeinde Annaberg-Lungötz

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

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24 - 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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