destination practicalities
Getting around Salzburg: how to navigate Mozart’s hometown with easeJun 12, 2025 • 8 min read
The marvelous Austrian city of Salzburg is a breeze to get around, whether you use the train, the bus or your own two feet.
Salzburg Travel Stories
water sportsThe 9 best swimming spots in and around SalzburgJun 6, 2025 • 5 min read
The landlocked around Salzburg brims with lakes, canals and rivers in which to take a refreshing swim. These are the nine best beaches near Salzburg.
art and cultureThe 10 best museums in Salzburg: from historic palaces to music heritageJun 6, 2025 • 6 min read
Salzburg's magnificent array of museums will dazzle you and keep you culturally enriched. Here are the best ones.
- destination practicalitiesEssential tips every Salzburg local knows – and that every visitor should, too
Jun 4, 2025 • 11 min read
Make the most of your trip to the vibrant city of Salzburg with tips on what to pack, how to get around, where to find medical help and more.
entertainmentWhere to celebrate "The Sound of Music" in SalzburgMar 11, 2025 • 10 min read
Make the most of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of "The Sound of Music" in Salzburg in 2025.
hikingSalzburg vs Vienna: which awesome Austrian city has more allure?Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read
Does mountain-adjacent Salzburg or sophisticated Vienna offer the better introduction to Austrian art and culture? We asked two writers to make the case.
activitiesSalzburg for free: how to live it up in the city of Mozart and Maria for nothingJul 17, 2022 • 7 min read
Get the lowdown on what to see and do in Salzburg for free - from above-the-city strolls to refreshing canal swims.
hiking8 top day trips from Salzburg to palaces, peaks and the world’s biggest ice cavesJul 10, 2022 • 11 min read
One glance at Salzburg’s palaces and mountains and it’s love, but the rest of central Austria is worth exploring too. Try these top day trips from Salzburg.
destination practicalitiesSalzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardensJul 8, 2022 • 6 min read
Compact Salzburg is easy to explore on foot or by bike, so fascinating neighbourhoods are all well within range. These are the best.
activitiesThe best parks in Salzburg (not all the hills are alive with the sound of music)Jul 2, 2022 • 5 min read
Don't let Salzburg's impressive architecture distract you from its incredible green urban spaces. Here's our pick of the parks in this Austrian gem.
festivals and eventsThe best times to visit Salzburg for sumptuous skiing, fun festivals and cheap hotel dealsJun 13, 2022 • 6 min read
With a singer on every street corner, Salzburg really is filled with the sound of music. Here are the best times to come for every kind of traveler.