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What to see in Salzburg in 3 days

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3-day itinerary for Salzburg (Austria): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Salzburg blends music, history, architecture and mountains at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

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Best time to visitAll year
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forMusic, history, architecture and mountains

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What to see in Salzburg day by day

Day 1Old Town · Fortress and Mönchsberg

Mozart's Birthplace
Yellow house on the Getreidegasse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756.
from 12€
Salzburg Cathedral
Baroque domed cathedral where Mozart was baptised, presiding over the main square.
Free
Getreidegasse Street
Getreidegasse Street
Narrow shopping street famous for its old wrought-iron guild signs.
Free
St Peter's Abbey
St Peter's Abbey
Benedictine monastery with a rococo church and one of the country's oldest cemeteries.
Free
Residenzplatz Square
Broad Baroque square dominated by a large marble fountain and the archbishop's palace.
Free
Franciscan Church
Church with a Romanesque nave and a Gothic choir of star vaults in the heart of the old town.
Free
Collegiate Church
Baroque masterpiece by Fischer von Erlach next to the university square.
Free
Free Walking Tour of Salzburg
Walking tour of the old town with a Spanish-speaking guide to discover its history.
Free
🍽️ St Peter Stiftskulinarium Restaurant
Former dining hall of St Peter's Abbey serving refined Austrian cuisine.
~45€
🍽️ Café Tomaselli
Historic Salzburg café famed for its cakes and classic atmosphere.
~12€
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Huge 11th-century medieval fortress crowning the city, reached by funicular.
from 13.3€
Mönchsberg Hill
Wooded hill with trails and viewpoints over the rooftops of the old town.
Free
Museum of Modern Art Mönchsberg
Contemporary art museum atop the hill, reached by a panoramic lift.
from 8€
🍽️ Augustiner Bräustübl Brewery
Large monastic brewery with a garden where beer is served in stoneware mugs.
~15€
🍽️ Bärenwirt Restaurant
Historic house by the river with Austrian recipes such as the Wiener schnitzel.
~25€

Day 2Mirabell and right bank

Mozart Residence
The Mozart family home from 1773 to 1787, now a museum with original instruments.
from 12€
Mirabell Gardens
Mirabell Gardens
Baroque gardens with flower beds and fountains featured in The Sound of Music.
Free
Mirabell Palace
Mirabell Palace
17th-century palace famed for its Angel Staircase and marble hall.
Free
Kapuzinerberg Hill
Green hill on the right bank with a Capuchin friary and views of the fortress.
Free
The Sound of Music Tour
Tour of the filming locations of The Sound of Music in and around the city.
from 45€
🍽️ Zum Fidelen Affen Restaurant
Cosy tavern with homemade Austrian specialities and hearty dishes.
~20€
🍽️ Café Sacher Salzburg
Elegant riverside café to try the famous Sacher chocolate cake.
~18€

Day 3Hellbrunn and outskirts

Hellbrunn Palace and its trick fountains
Renaissance palace with gardens and surprising water-powered fountains and automatons.
from 15€
Day Trip to Hallstatt
Trip to the picturesque lakeside village of Hallstatt among mountains and alpine waters.
from 55€
Day Trip to the Salzkammergut Lakes
Route through the region of lakes and mountains east of the city, with scenic stops.
from 50€
Day Trip to the Berchtesgaden Eagle's Nest
Outing to the Bavarian Alps to visit the Kehlsteinhaus and Lake Königssee.
from 60€

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Frequently asked questions about Salzburg

How many days do I need to see Salzburg?

With 3 days you can see the must-sees of Salzburg. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Salzburg?

The best time to visit Salzburg is year-round, thanks to its warm climate. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Salzburg?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Salzburg?

The must-sees in Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral and Mirabell Gardens. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Salzburg?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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