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Salzburg

Baroque fairy tale where Mozart was born, where Sound of Music was shot, and sleeping in the lap of the Alps

Continent
Europe
Country
🇦🇹 Austria
Population
156k
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German, English
Time Difference
TR -2 hours
Plug Type
Type F (230V, 50Hz)
Best Months
December, March, May
4.6
Overall
4.6
Kids
4.4
Food
3.8
Nightlife
4.0
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Must-See Places

Ranked by interestingness score, based on real experience

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Untersberg Cable Car
Google: 4.7 (6.2K) Tripadvisor: 4.7 (2.1K)

Untersberg Cable Car

The cable car takes you up the 1853-meter mountain in the south of the city in 8 minutes. 360 degree panorama from the top: Salzburg to the north, Berchtesgaden Alps to the south, lake district to the west. Hiking trails in summer, skiing in winter. The German-Austrian border below passes right above you — you're in two countries in one foot. It is possible to sit outdoors under the clouds and drink cold beer.

Hours
08:30 - 16:00 (varies according to season)
Price
34 EUR (round trip adult)
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Berchtesgaden + Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)
Google: 4.6 (19K)

Berchtesgaden + Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)

30 minutes south of Salzburg, just over the German border. Built as a 50th birthday gift from Hitler, the chalet (Eagle's Nest) is at an altitude of 1834 meters and can only be reached by bus and private elevator. It's heavy on history, but the scenery is striking. In the same area is Königssee — a glacial lake of turquoise water surrounded by mountains, navigable by electric boats without motors. Berchtesgaden salt mine is also a separate day trip.

Hours
Mid-May - Mid-October (Eagle's Nest closed for winter)
Price
Eagle's Nest bus+elevator 34.70 EUR
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Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg)
Google: 4.7 (13K) Tripadvisor: 4.5 (4.4K)

Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg)

One of the masterpieces of early baroque European architecture. It was opened in its current form in 1628, but there has been a church underneath since the 8th century — you can see that old foundation at the excavation site. Mozart was baptized here (his baptismal font is still in the same place). The dome is high and the acoustics are so good that classical music concerts are held here. Entry is free, museum + excavation combination ticket is separate.

Hours
08:00 - 19:00 (Sunday 13:00 - 19:00)
Price
Free (DomQuartier museum 15 EUR)
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Festspielhaus
Google: 4.7 (1.7K) Tripadvisor: 4.5 (197)

Festspielhaus

The main stage of the Salzburg Festival — the former episcopal stable building complex converted into opera and concert halls. Großes Festspielhaus, which Karajan managed for years, has a capacity of 2179 people and its acoustics are world-leading. During the non-festival period, there is a backstage tour for 50 EUR, allowing you to visit the backstage, rehearsal halls and costume warehouses. The last scene of Sound of Music also begins with an escape from here — those looking for a movie reference should not miss it.

Hours
Tour 14:00 (varies by season)
Price
Tour 7-12 EUR, concert tickets 40-450 EUR
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Getreidegasse
Google: 4.7 (868) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (641)

Getreidegasse

The heart of Salzburg is the narrow pedestrian street passing under the hanging signs from the iron guilds. Even McDonald's has to use gothic letter iron signs here — that's the city rule. The house where Mozart was born is here, but what really makes the street a street is the courtyards from the 16th century: you dive into a passage under the signs, pass through the stone-paved courtyards and come out to the back street. Is it touristic? A lot. But it is one of the best preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe.

Hours
24 hours (shops 10:00 - 18:00)
Price
Free
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Hohensalzburg Castle
Google: 4.6 (53K) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (12K)

Hohensalzburg Castle

Standing tall above the city, it is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Construction began in 1077, and it has not fallen in more than 900 years — simply because of its location at the top of the mountain. You can get out in a minute with the Funicular, or 20 minutes on foot. From above, the tile roofs of the old city and the Alps in the distance fit into your pocket together. Inside there are the princely bishops' apartments, a museum of torture instruments (cliché but true) and a marionette collection.

Hours
09:30 - 17:00 (summer 08:30 - 20:00)
Price
19.20 EUR (including funicular + museums)
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Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Google: 4.6 (32K) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (7.1K)

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Sound of Music's 'Do-Re-Mi' scene was filmed right here — the Pegasus fountain, the marble dwarf statues, the rose gardens, it's all in place. The palace started as a mansion built by a prince bishop for his mistress in 1606, and later became an official residence. Weddings and classical music concerts are still held in the Marble Hall today — Mozart gave a concert here. Entrance to the gardens is free, go early in the morning, without crowds and filters.

Hours
06:00 - sunset (garden), palace at certain times of the day
Price
Free (garden), Marble Hall concerts 32-50 EUR
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Hellbrunn Palace and Water Games (Wasserspiele)
Google: 4.6 (22K) Tripadvisor: 4.5 (1.5K)

Hellbrunn Palace and Water Games (Wasserspiele)

In 1615, a prince bishop built it to joke with his guests: fountains suddenly gush out as you walk in the garden, water comes out of the bench you sit on at the stone table, medieval mechanical figures work with wetting traps. The 400-year-old joke still works — bring a change of clothes, especially when traveling with kids. The zoo is also in the same park. 20 minutes by Bus 25 from the city.

Hours
09:00 - 17:30 (April - October), closed in winter
Price
16.50 EUR (adult), 6.50 EUR (child)
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Hallstatt Day-Trip
Google: 4.4 (551)

Hallstatt Day-Trip

75-minute drive from Salzburg — UNESCO village of 700 people clinging to the side of a mountain on the shores of a lake. One of the most photographed villages in the world, an exact replica was even built in China. Go early in the morning, if you walk before the tour buses arrive at noon, the village is yours. Also venture into the salt mine (the oldest in the world, 7000 years old) and the main panoramic viewpoint is not to be missed. You can also go by train (2.5 hours), but a car is practical.

Hours
Village 24 hours
Price
Village free, salt mine 49 EUR
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The House Where Mozart Was Born (Mozarts Geburtshaus)
Google: 4.3 (28K) Tripadvisor: 3.8 (3.5K)

The House Where Mozart Was Born (Mozarts Geburtshaus)

Getreidegasse 9, with its yellow facade, is perhaps the most photographed birthplace in the world. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here in 1756 and lived with his family until he was 17. His childhood violin, keyboard, letters and family portraits are on display. Even if you're not a Mozart fan, the aura of this place is different — the sections depicting daily life in 18th-century Salzburg break away from the romantic tourist trap cliché.

Hours
09:00 - 17:30 (summer 08:30 - 19:00)
Price
15 EUR (combined Wohnhaus ticket 23 EUR)
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Mozart Wohnhaus
Google: 4.0 (8.1K) Tripadvisor: 3.6 (1.3K)

Mozart Wohnhaus

The house where the Mozart family lived between 1773 and 1787 is in Makartplatz. It's different from the house he was born in — this is young adult Mozart's inventory of houses, rooms, belongings. The original building was bombed in World War II and was restored. The museum has a family fortepiano, authentic letters and sections describing the Salzburg social life of the period. Calmer, deeper than Geburtshaus.

Hours
09:00 - 17:30
Price
15 EUR (23 EUR combined)
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3 Day Plan

What will you do from hour to hour, from morning to evening?

3
1

Old Town + Hohensalzburg

Mozart, castle and baroque center

08:30 - 09:30
Getreidegasse morning walk

Walk down the narrow street before the tourists arrive, photograph the shops with iron signs, and see the house where Mozart was born from the outside.

Free
09:30 - 11:00
The House Where Mozart Was Born

Mozart's childhood violin, letters and family rooms. Get an audio guide.

13.50 EUR
11:30 - 13:00
Salzburg Cathedral + Residenzplatz

Visit the cathedral where Mozart was baptized, and listen to the glockenspiel chiming the clock in the outer square.

Free
13:00 - 14:30
Noon — St. Peter Stiftskulinarium or Triangel

Traditional schnitzel at the 1200-year-old monastery restaurant, or the seasonal menu at Triangel.

30-45 EUR
15:00 - 17:30
Hohensalzburg Castle

Take the Funicular and visit the Prince Bishop's Apartments and the Marionette Museum. Coffee break upstairs — view included.

16.80 EUR
18:00 - 19:00
Café Tomaselli

Choose a cake from the tray at the 320-year-old coffee house where Mozart also went.

10-12 EUR
19:30 - 22:30
Evening — Augustiner Bräustübl

Liter beer and local snacks in the 400-year-old monastery beer garden, chatting with the next table.

15-25 EUR
2

Mirabell, Mozart and Hellbrunn

Sound of Music and baroque gardens

09:00 - 10:30
Mirabell Palace gardens

Find the Sound of Music 'Do-Re-Mi' stage, Pegasus fountain and rose garden. Early morning — tourist buses fill up after 10:30.

Free
10:30 - 12:00
Mozart Wohnhaus

The home of young adult Mozart — a deeper, calmer museum experience than the Geburtshaus.

13.50 EUR
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch — Café Bazar

Light lunch and river view in a Habsburg-era coffee house on the banks of the Salzach.

12-18 EUR
14:00 - 17:00
Hellbrunn Palace + Wasserspiele

Bus 25 to 20 minutes. Get wet with the 400-year-old joke fountains and visit the gardens. Bring a spare t-shirt.

15 EUR
17:30 - 18:30
Linzergasse shopping

Local boutiques, stop by Fürst for Mozartkugel (buy the one with the original silver-blue wrapper, the others are imitations).

10-30 EUR (gift)
19:30 - 22:00
Evening — Bärenwirt or Gasthof Auerhahn

Traditional Austrian dinner: Wiener Schnitzel and Salzburger Nockerl dessert.

25-40 EUR
3

Mountains and Monastery

Untersberg, museums and farewell

08:30 - 12:00
Untersberg Cable Car

Go to the cable car station with Bus 25, climb to 1853 meters in 8 minutes. Breakfast upstairs, 360 degree Alpine views.

31 EUR
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch — Stieglkeller terrace

Stiegl beer and schweinsbraten on the terrace with views over Hohensalzburg.

25-35 EUR
14:30 - 16:00
Festspielhaus tour

Behind the Salzburg Festival stage, costume warehouses and rehearsals.

12 EUR
16:30 - 17:30
Steinasse walk

Browse the antique shops on the narrow cobblestone street dating back to the 9th century.

Free
18:00 - 20:00
Mönchsberg walk + Museum of Modern Art

Take the elevator to the top of Mönchsberg and watch the city at sunset from the museum's terrace.

10 EUR (museum) or 3.80 EUR (elevator only)
20:30 - 23:00
Evening — Take Five or Republic

Say goodbye with cocktails — gin infusions at Take Five, on the terrace at Republic.

20-35 EUR

7 Day Plan

One week holiday plan with sightseeing tours

7
1

Old Town + Hohensalzburg

Mozart, castle and baroque center

08:30 - 09:30
Getreidegasse morning walk

Walk down the narrow street with iron signs before the tourists arrive.

Free
09:30 - 11:00
The House Where Mozart Was Born

Mozart's childhood belongings.

13.50 EUR
11:30 - 13:00
Cathedral + Residenzplatz

Visit the cathedral where Mozart was baptized.

Free
13:00 - 14:30
Noon — St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

1200 year old monastery restaurant.

30-45 EUR
15:00 - 17:30
Hohensalzburg Castle

Take the Funicular, museums and panoramic views.

16.80 EUR
19:30 - 22:30
Evening — Augustiner Bräustübl

400 year old beer garden.

15-25 EUR
2

Mirabell + Hellbrunn

Sound of Music and baroque gardens

09:00 - 10:30
Mirabell Palace gardens

Do-Re-Mi stage venue.

Free
10:30 - 12:00
Mozart Wohnhaus

Home of young adult Mozart.

13.50 EUR
14:00 - 17:00
Hellbrunn + Wasserspiele

Joke fountains and gardens.

15 EUR
19:30 - 22:00
Evening — Bärenwirt

Wiener Schnitzel and Salzburger Nockerl.

25-40 EUR
3

Untersberg + Festspielhaus

Mountain and festival

08:30 - 12:00
Untersberg Cable Car

Alpine panorama at 1853 meters.

31 EUR
14:30 - 16:00
Festspielhaus tour

Behind the Salzburg Festival stage.

12 EUR
18:00 - 20:00
Mönchsberg + Museum of Modern Art

Sunset from the hill.

10 EUR
4

Hallstatt Day-Trip

UNESCO village and salt mine

07:30 - 09:00
Journey from Salzburg → Hallstatt

75 minutes by car, buses also go. Leave early in the morning — tour buses fill the village in the afternoon.

30 EUR (fuel) or 28 EUR (train+ship)
09:00 - 11:30
Village of Hallstatt

Main panoramic viewpoint, church cemetery, lakeside walk.

Free
12:00 - 13:30
Noon — Bräugasthof Hallstatt

Baked trout on the terrace overlooking the lake.

25-35 EUR
14:00 - 16:30
Hallstatt Salzwelten (Salt Mine)

The oldest salt mine in the world, 7000 years old. Go up with the funicular and go down with the wooden slides inside.

38 EUR
18:00 - 19:30
Return to Salzburg

Into town for dinner.

30 EUR
5

Wolfgangsee + Bad Ischl

Salzkammergut lake region

09:00 - 11:00
St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee

45 minutes from Salzburg. Lakeside village and its well-known church with its cross structure.

20 EUR (fuel)
11:00 - 12:30
Schafberg mountain train (seasonal)

From May to October, take the historical steam train to 1783 meters with views of five lakes.

44 EUR (round trip)
13:30 - 15:00
Noon — Bad Ischl

Habsburg cakes at Konditorei Zauner, the Habsburg summer capital.

18-25 EUR
15:30 - 17:30
Kaiservilla

Summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph, hunting memorabilia and items from the period.

20 EUR
19:00 - 21:00
Return to Salzburg + dinner

Light evening at Triangel or Café Bazar.

25-35 EUR
6

Berchtesgaden + Königssee

Germany side mountain-lake

08:30 - 09:30
Salzburg → Berchtesgaden

30 minutes, German side. No passport required, Schengen.

15 EUR (fuel)
09:30 - 13:00
Königssee electric boat tour

By quiet boat on the glacial lake St. To Bartholomä church. The boat captain blows a trumpet at a certain point, the mountains answer with seven echoes.

21 EUR (boat)
13:30 - 15:00
Noon — St. Bartholomä restaurant

Traditional Bavarian restaurant next to the lakeside church, fresh fish from the lake.

25-35 EUR
15:30 - 18:30
Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest, in season)

Mid May - October. By bus + elevator to 1834 meters. Its history is heavy, but the panorama is precious.

32.50 EUR
20:00 - 22:00
Salzburg → dinner

Traditional in Gasthof Auerhahn.

25-40 EUR
7

Skiing (winter) or Salzkammergut lake tour (summer)

Termination by season

08:00 - 09:30
Winter — Zell am See / Kaprun

80 minutes from Salzburg. Ski and equipment rental is available at the Kitzsteinhorn glacier all year round.

65 EUR (lift) + 35 EUR (rental)
08:00 - 09:30
Summer — Mondsee + Attersee

Sound of Music wedding scene church in Mondsee. Then paddleboard or swim in Attersee.

20 EUR (fuel)
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch — lakeside selection

Iglhauser on Mondsee or Brunnwirt on Attersee — fresh fish.

30-45 EUR
15:00 - 17:00
Stop at Fuschlsee on the way back

The small lake closest to Salzburg is a quiet farewell.

Free
19:00 - 22:00
Farewell evening — Mozart Dinner

St. 18th century recipes + Mozart chamber music at Peter Stiftskulinarium.

86 EUR

What to Eat and Drink?

From local classics to hype places

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Gasthof Auerhahn Local Classic
Google: 4.7 (441) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (92)

Gasthof Auerhahn

A traditional inn run by a simple family, just outside the city. Wiener Schnitzel is made here according to the Austrian state standard — the non-beef ones are sold as 'Schnitzel Wiener Art', be careful. For dessert, try the Salzburger Nockerl: a dessert made of three peaks of egg foam, it comes to the table 30 cm high, three of which represent the three hills of Salzburg. 15 minutes from the city by tram.

Price
Main course 18-32 EUR
Cuisine
Traditional Austrian
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Bärenwirt Local Classic
Google: 4.5 (6.3K) Tripadvisor: 4.3 (1.7K)

Bärenwirt

350-year-old house on the Linzergasse side of the Salzach River — where local families come for Sunday dinners. Bauernschmaus (peasant plate: roasted pork, sausage, knödel, sauerkraut), pork knee (Schweinshaxe) and Tafelspitz are the core menu. Beer local: Stiegl. There is no tourist menu, and the price is not touristy — reasonable for central Salzburg.

Price
Main course 16-28 EUR
Cuisine
Traditional Austrian
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Augustiner Bräustübl Local Classic
Google: 4.5 (5.4K) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (2.6K)

Augustiner Bräustübl

The beer, brewed by monks since 1621, is served in liter stone glasses in its own monastery beer garden. There is no waiter — pick up your own glass from the counter, bring it to the fountain, have it filled. Buy local snacks (sucuk, cheese, schnitzel sandwich, fish) from the stalls in the side corridor and bring them to the table. Local families, university students, and hikers are all together in the beer garden with a capacity of 1400 people. It's the most democratic place in Salzburg, and so are its prices.

Price
Liter beer 7.50 EUR, meals 4-10 EUR
Cuisine
Beer Garden / Traditional
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St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Premium
Google: 4.3 (3.6K) Tripadvisor: 4.0 (2.2K)

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Europe's oldest restaurant has been operating within the same monastery walls since 803. The 1,200-year history here is not an advertisement, but recorded fact — it has been serving food since the time of Charlemagne. The Mozart Dinner concert program is the most familiar format: chamber musicians perform Mozart pieces while chefs cook from 18th-century recipes. Classic Austrian: schnitzel, tafelspitz, kaiserschmarrn. Expensive but once in a lifetime style.

Price
Main course 28-48 EUR, Mozart evening 86 EUR
Cuisine
Traditional Austrian / Fine Dining
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Café Bazar Local Classic
Google: 4.3 (3.2K) Tripadvisor: 4.0 (742)

Café Bazar

Located on the banks of the Salzach since 1909, it is one of the last representatives of the coffeehouse culture of the Habsburg period. Stefan Zweig, Marlene Dietrich, Thomas Mann wrote here. The view of Hohensalzburg is directly opposite from the terrace. The service is slow, the waiters are decent, the newspaper sticks are still in use. Order your coffee and prepare to sit for two hours — Viennese style.

Price
Coffee 4-6 EUR, breakfast 12-18 EUR
Cuisine
Coffeehouse / Habsburg Culture
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Triangel Current Hype
Google: 4.1 (1.2K) Tripadvisor: 4.1 (995)

Triangel

Right next to the Festspielhaus, on the art street. Where artists, musicians and critics sit during festival weeks. In addition to the classics Wiener Schnitzel and käsespätzle (cheese noodles), there is a seasonal menu that changes daily. The signed artist portraits on the walls can be eaten by reading who's who. Evening reservation is required.

Price
Main course 19-30 EUR
Cuisine
Modern Austria
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Café Tomaselli Current Hype
Google: 3.8 (4.8K) Tripadvisor: 3.6 (3.1K)

Café Tomaselli

Open since the early 1700s, it is one of the oldest coffeehouses in Austria. Mozart was a regular here, and the waiter, who was a cigarette collector, personally used to argue with young Mozart (rumor). The custom of choosing from a cake basket served on a tray remains the same — Topfentorte (with curd cream), Esterházy and Mozart Bombe are the most reliable. Grab the tables overlooking the historical courtyard on the first floor, which keeps the tradition alive even though it's not on the upper floor.

Price
Coffee 4-6 EUR, cake 5-8 EUR
Cuisine
Coffeehouse / Pastry
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Nightlife

Entertainment from evening to morning

5
Augustiner Bräustübl Local Classic
Google: 4.5 (5.4K) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (2.6K)

Augustiner Bräustübl

It's not just a beer drinking place, it's Salzburg's meeting point in the evening. On summer evenings, while 1400 people are sitting under the chestnut trees at the same time, they start chatting with the crew they met at the next table. It closes at 23:00 (monastery rule), night owls move to another place afterwards, but the best hours of the evening are spent here.

Price
Liter beer 7.50 EUR
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Yuma Local Classic
Google: 4.1 (253) Tripadvisor: 4.9 (658)

Yuma

At the end of Steingasse — the night heart of the narrow cobblestone street that has existed since the 9th century. Latin music, small dance area, crew in front of the door on summer evenings. One of Salzburg's few 'until the morning' addresses. On Steingasse, different bars are lined up in a row, two or three meters apart — if you want to bar hop, this is the street.

Price
Beer 5 EUR, cocktail 9-12 EUR
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Fridrich Bar Premium
Google: 4.4 (175) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (1.2K)

Fridrich Bar

A tiny cocktail bar in the vaulted cellar of Steingasse, not easily noticed from the outside. Inside, it's a single, twisted room — a few tables, stone arches and a bartender with a penchant for gin. The selection of Austrian wines is also good, but the real deal here is gin: its own infusions, recipes that change with the season. Those who know the place enter, there is no noise, there is no window display. Whatever the word 'speakeasy' means in Salzburg, this is the closest. Closed Monday-Tuesday, opens in the evening.

Hours
Wed-Sun 18:00 - 01:00 (Closed Mon-Tue)
Price
Cocktail 11-16 EUR
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Stieglkeller Current Hype
Google: 4.2 (4.5K) Tripadvisor: 3.8 (836)

Stieglkeller

An old beer cellar carved into the mountain, on the outskirts of Hohensalzburg. Salzburg's Stiegl brand has been brewed here since 1492. Drinking beer from the terrace in the evening while illuminated by the lights of Hohensalzburg is a different feeling. There is a classic schnitzel and schweinsbraten menu, but you come here for the view.

Price
Beer 5.50 EUR, main course 18-26 EUR
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Republic Café Bar Current Hype
Google: 3.1 (63) Tripadvisor: 4.2 (2.2K)

Republic Café Bar

Multi-level venue close to the Festspielhaus, open from morning coffee to night cocktails. There's a small club upstairs — DJ sets Thursday-Saturday nights. Salzburg's young generation of office workers and university professors. Lively view of the square from the terrace in summer.

Price
Beer 4.50 EUR, cocktail 9-13 EUR
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Shopping Guide

Gift, local, premium

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Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)
Google: 4.7 (25K)

Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)

Open at Domplatz and Residenzplatz from late November until New Year's Eve. One of the longest-established Christmas markets in the world — there are records dating back to the 15th century. Mulled wine (Glühwein), chestnuts, lebkuchen, baked apples, handmade wooden toys and glass ornaments. There is a high probability of snow falling, the view is truly a postcard. Handicrafts such as candles, soaps and silver jewelry are also of high quality.

Price
Free entrance (Glühwein 4 EUR)
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Getreidegasse
Google: 4.7 (868) Tripadvisor: 4.4 (641)

Getreidegasse

Salzburg's main shopping axis — the narrow pedestrian street passing the house where Mozart was born. Under iron guild signs (obligation) Austrian brands, Loden jackets, dirndl-lederhosen traditional clothing, clockwork and Mozartkugel chocolates are sold. IMPORTANT NOTE: the original Mozartkugel is made only in the Fürst pastry shop (Brodgasse 13), it is the one with the silver-blue wrapper; Other colors are imitation and mass production. A single distinction, memorize it.

Price
Variable
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Linzergasse
Google: 4.3 (3.4K) Tripadvisor: 4.2 (450)

Linzergasse

On the northern shore of the Salzach, the less touristy sibling of Getreidegasse. Local boutiques, antique dealers, bookstores and family-run shops. Closed on Sunday (Austrian rule). If you are buying a gift and do not want to ask the price, this place is more reasonable.

Price
Variable
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Designer Outlet Salzburg
Google: 4.3 (17K) Tripadvisor: 3.8 (376)

Designer Outlet Salzburg

Outlet stores of over 80 brands, near the airport. Good deals from Hugo Boss to Calvin Klein, Adidas to Diesel — especially during the late summer and January dumping periods. 15 minutes to the city. If there is time, you can stop by before going to the airport.

Price
Variable (outlet discounts 30-70%)
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City Guide

When to go, how to get there, city transportation, accommodation, budget and practical tips.

Events

Festivals, concerts and public holidays — 2026 calendar

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Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival)

Culture

Jul 18, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026

Festspielhaus, Felsenreitschule, Domplatz

The world's most prestigious classical music and opera festival, held every summer since 1920. This summer, world orchestras, especially the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic, are taking part in the stage, which was marked by conductors such as Karajan, Solti and Abbado. Tickets go on sale from October to November, and popular opera premieres sell out within a few days. The city is selling for triple the price in these six weeks — book hotels well in advance.

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Rupertikirtag (St. Rupert's Festival)

Festival

Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026

Old City central squares

Traditional folk festival held at the end of September in memory of Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg. Locals wearing lederhosen and dirndls, rib stalls, beer tents, traditional music. One of the most authentic few days in the city.

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Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

Holiday

Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026

Domplatz, Residenzplatz

One of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. Its history dates back to the 15th century. Glühwein, chestnuts, lebkuchen, handmade wooden ornaments and gifts. In case it snows, Hohensalzburg is in the background — the photo gets sweeter. Weekends are busy, weekday afternoons are more relaxed.

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Visa Information (Turkish Passport)

Current according to passport type

Ordinary (Burgundy)

Visa Required — 90 days/180 days (Schengen)

Austria is included in the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is required for ordinary (burgundy) passport holders. Applications are made through VFS Global Austria Turkey. During busy periods, an appointment should be made 4-6 weeks in advance. Required documents: Passport not less than 6 months old, 35x45mm biometric photo, bank statement, hotel reservation, flight ticket reservation, travel insurance (at least 30,000 EUR guarantee), business letter or student certificate. Visa fee 90 EUR + VFS service fee.

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Special (Green)

Visa-Free — 90 days/180 days

Special (green) passport holders can enter Schengen countries without a visa. It is sufficient for the passport to be valid for at least 6 months and to have a return ticket.

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Service (Grey)

Visa-Free — 90 days/180 days

Service (gray) passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

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Diplomatic (Black)

Visa-Free — 90 days/180 days

Diplomatic (black) passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

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All visa details for 4 passport types for Austria

For application links and other countries, check the Turkish Passport Visa Guide.

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