Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Salzburg
Austria · SZG
Mozart, baroque domes, and mountains at the end of the street.
About
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2026 its population was 157,994. The city lies on the Salzach River, near the border with Germany and at the foot of the Alps mountains.
Source: Wikipedia — Salzburg (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan41°F15d wet
- Feb47°F13d wet
- Mar53°F14d wet
- Apr59°F13d wet
- May65°F18d wet
- Jun75°F15d wet
- Jul76°F18d wet
- Aug76°F16d wet
- Sep68°F13d wet
- Oct61°F13d wet
- Nov49°F13d wet
- Dec43°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private TourFrom $394 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Apple Strudel and Austrian Pastries - with Salzburg Fortress ViewFrom $90 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bake Apple Strudel and Pretzels – Salzburg Dinner Fortress ViewsFrom $108 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hallstatt and The Eagle's NestFrom $525 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mozart Violin Sonatas St. Peter Romanesque HallFrom $32 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kickbike Tour - discovering the city in a fun and active wayFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 1.9 mi away.
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