Salzburg: visitor guide
Europe’s 20 Most Romantic Cities and TownsAustria · Baroque · river · Alpine views
Salzburg’s old town spans both banks of the Salzach and is largely walkable. Avoid forcing the fortress, Mirabell and Mönchsberg into one rush; end with a concert or riverside walk.
Getreidegasse · Salzburg, Austria
Garden morning · Old town and fortress noon · Music evening
2–3 days
2–3 days
April–June, September–October or December
2–3 days
Take the lift to Mönchsberg and walk towards the fortress for one of the calmest city viewpoints.
Why is it romantic?
- A Baroque skyline, river and nearby Alpine hills deliver three moods within one compact centre.
Do not miss
- See Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
- View the old town from a Mönchsberg walk.
What to do together
- Choose an intimate chamber concert or cycle beside the Salzach.
- Use an extra day for Wolfgangsee or Berchtesgaden.
What to eat
- Try Salzburger Nockerl, Mozartkugel, Bosna sausage and kasnocken.
- Take a long lunch in a historic tavern with local beer or an alcohol-free malt drink.