Salzburg
Salzburg's Baroque old town sits between a river and a cliff topped by one of Europe's largest intact medieval fortresses. It is Mozart's birthplace and the setting for much of The Sound of Music, and the summer festival fills the city in July and August. Two days covers the centre and one mountain or lake trip.
How long to stay
May, June and September; July and August for the festival with higher prices.
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Is Salzburg right for your trip?
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- History & culture
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- Nature
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Top things to do
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Entrance €5.20 · VerifiedSalzburg
An eleventh-century hilltop fortress above the old town, reached by funicular, with state rooms and a rampart view over the Alps.
Mirabell Gardens
Free entry · VerifiedSalzburg
Formal Baroque gardens laid out on axis with the fortress, with hedge terraces, fountains and the steps used in The Sound of Music.
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Popular activities
Salzach old town walk
Guided route through Getreidegasse, the cathedral squares and Mozart's houses.