Things to Do in Salzburg - Top Tours and Activities

Check out these top things to do on your next trip to Salzburg!
1. Join a Sound of Music tour of Salzburg and relive your favorite scenes with stops at sites featured in the film, including the Leopoldskron Palace, the Nonnberg Abbey Convent and more
2. Walk in the halls of Mozart’s birthplace (Hagenauerhaus) and Mozart’s residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), see exhibits of original portraits and family possessions, and discover the life of the composer in his hometown
3. Travel to the picturesque Salzkammergut lake region and spend some time in the quaint lakeside town of Hallstatt, known for its beautiful baroque buildings and breathtaking alpine views
4. Take a day trip to the to the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) in Berchtesgaden, where you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind panoramic view of the Bavarian Alps and learn about the building’s wartime history
5. Spend an evening at a classical music concert at notable Salzburg venues and combine the experience with a sumptuous dinner at a local restaurant or the renowned Stiftskeller St Peter
6. Walk around the Altstadt, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center of Salzburg, and stop by medieval churches, palaces and more
7. Ascend the Festungsburg hill and visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, a medieval castle once home to the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg
8. Discover the salt-mining heritage of Salzburg with a visit to the fascinating centuries-old Salt Mines
9. Visit the 18th-century Hellbrunn Palace, known for its baroque architecture and unique water-operated attractions, and experience the Hellbrunn trick fountains
10. Cruise along the Salzach River and see another side of the city as you travel along the banks of Salzburg