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

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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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 - Tours & Sightseeing | City Tours Salzburg

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city! Hop aboard the modern, comfy city tour buses, all equipped with free WiFi and audio guides in 13 different languages. This tour offers a sweeping overview of the city's most significant landmarks, transporting you to the heart of its vibrant culture and history. You'll marvel at the city center's highlights, including the grand **"Mirabell Palace"**, the verdant **"Mirabell" Gardens**, the bustling **"Getreidegasse"**, and the **Mozart's home** and birthplace, not to mention the majestic **Hohensalzburg Fortress**. Opt for a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket to tailor your Salzburg holiday to your own pace. With the freedom to hop on and off at any stop, you can create your own unique adventure.

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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 - 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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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 - Mountain bike in Salzburg

Enjoy Salzburg on your mountainbike! Ride through the city, discover the famous sights before heading into the countryside to improve your mountainbike skills! Please note that this tour does not include bike rental, so be sure to bring your own or w...

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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 - Petersfriedhof

The Petersfriedhof or St. Peter's Cemetery is - together with the burial site at Nonnberg Abbey - the oldest cemetery in the Austrian city of Salzburg, located at the foot of the Festungsberg with Hohensalzburg Castle.

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22 - Sigmundstor, Salzburg

The Sigmundstor, generally known as the Neutor, is a tunnel in Salzburg built in the 18th century. 131 metres long, connecting the Altstadt with the Riedenburg quarter, it is the oldest road tunnel in Austria.

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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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