Salzburg, Austria
A storybook city with a rich musical heritage, from Mozart’s birthplace to The Sound of Music, Salzburg enchants with cobblestone streets, cozy cafés, and elegant baroque architecture.
Located 30 minutes from the city center, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl offers a peaceful retreat on the shores of Lake Fuschl. After a day exploring Salzburg’s Old Town, Mirabell Palace, and the banks of the Salzach River, relax at this restored 15th-century castle with lakeside dining, spa treatments, and views of the surrounding alpine landscape.
A storybook city with a rich musical heritage, from Mozart’s birthplace to The Sound of Music, Salzburg enchants with cobblestone streets, cozy cafés, and elegant baroque architecture.
Located 30 minutes from the city center, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl offers a peaceful retreat on the shores of Lake Fuschl. After a day exploring Salzburg’s Old Town, Mirabell Palace, and the banks of the Salzach River, relax at this restored 15th-century castle with lakeside dining, spa treatments, and views of the surrounding alpine landscape.
Destination Highlights
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Altstadt City Center
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salzburg’s Old Town is the best-preserved city center in the Alps. This charming central district is home to shops, cafes, and churches dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Festung Hohensalzburg
Situated high on a cliff above Salzburg is this thousand-year-old fortress. The largest intact fortress in Central Europe, Hohensalzburg is now home to multiple museums and a self-guided tour offering a peek into the lavish life of royalty at the time.
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Mozart’s Birthplace and Residence
Tour the birthplace and childhood home of Salzburg’s most famous resident. Furnished as it would have been in Mozart’s time, the museum also contains the composer’s childhood instruments and original compositions.
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Sound of Music Tour
Visit landmarks important in the life of the real-life and movie-version von Trapp family such as their original villa, Mirabell Gardens, Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Convent, and Mondsee Basilica.
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Augustiner Bräustübl
Drawn from wooden barrels and served in stone-made steins, beer has been brewed and enjoyed at this monastery-turned-meeting-place since 1621. Austria’s largest tavern also offers several regional dishes sold in market stalls called the "Schmankerlgang."
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Gaisberg Mountain
Located just outside the city, this mountain is a popular spot for recreational sports and family-friendly hiking. There are also numerous restaurants and huts with refreshments.
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Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG) -
Currency
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Language
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Time Zone
6 hours ahead of NYC -
Average Temperature
77℉ in the summer; 30℉ in the winter
Weather
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Forecasting Your Salzburg Vacation
Summers in Salzburg are consistent and pleasant, with the temperature rarely rising above the mid-80s. Snowfall during the colder months turns the town into a picturesque winter spot, and temperatures hover in the low-20s. On average, the warmest month is August and the coldest January, both offering unique views of this spectacular city.
