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Salzburg travel guide

Mozart, a baroque old town and The Sound of Music

Salzburg old town below the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 45mflight from London
SZGnearest main airport
19° in Julwarmest month
-2° in Jancoolest month

Salzburg is a beautiful baroque city on the river Salzach, with church domes, a hilltop fortress and the house where Mozart was born.

Sound of Music tours visit the film's locations, and the mountains, lakes and salt mines of the Salzkammergut are on the doorstep.

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What Salzburg is known for

  • Mozart

    His birthplace and residence.

  • Hohensalzburg

    A huge hilltop fortress.

  • The Sound of Music

    Film locations to visit.

  • Baroque old town

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Top things to do in Salzburg

  1. 1

    Hohensalzburg Fortress

    A funicular to the castle and views.

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  2. 2

    Mozart's Birthplace

    The family home on Getreidegasse.

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  3. 3

    Mirabell Gardens

    Where "Do-Re-Mi" was filmed.

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  4. 4

    A Sound of Music tour

    Coach or bike tours to the locations.

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Where to stay in Salzburg

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Best time to visit Salzburg

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May, June and September: warm and sunny. December for the Christmas market.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h 45m from London to SZG, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Walk the old town. Buses link the station and suburbs.

Airport transfer to Salzburg

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Good to know

  • The Salzburg Card includes the funicular and most museums.
  • Book well ahead for the summer festival.
  • Try Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet soufflé.
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Salzburg FAQ

How many days in Salzburg?

Two days, plus a day trip.

Is it a good base for the lakes?

Yes, Hallstatt is about 1.5 hours away.

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