Salzburg will forever have an association with Mozart! And to this day memories can be seen not only all over the city of Salzburg, but all over Austria. Mozart is remembered in street names, restaurants and cafes, chocolates, liquers and so much more.
Salzburg really is proud of itself, and although there is a lot to see and in the city itself, it can act as a set off place for many other places around Salzburg, such as the lakes, the alps, and the setting for the much loved musical, The Sound of Music. It is so close to the border of Germany, you can even head into Barvaria for the day from Slazburg.
So why not at some tours that will take you to not-to-be-missed placed in and in easy day tour distance of Salzburg!
1.Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg
This tour of Salzburg includes a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. Tickets book up quickly for this one, so make sure you book early to avoid missing this fabulous experience. For more details on this popular tour, and to make a booking, click here.
2. Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodles
The ‘Schitzel & Noodles’ say it all! Bring back memories of The Sound of Music on this bus tour, which leaves from Salzbrg. This tour includes b key Sound of Music filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle It then takes you into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee. It’s so much easier than having to negotiate these mountain areas yourself! Then, enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in a traditional country inn, which dates from the 15th century.
You can choose between a morning or afternoon departure. Read more about this exciting tour, and make a booking here.
3. Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg
See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on a half-day trip from Salzburg. Travel along the scenic Alpenstrasse, winding through the Bavarian Alps. Then, descend into the 500-year-old salt mines. Listen to the mine’s history and lore as you explore on foot, by boat, and by mini-train. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour concludes back in Salzburg. To learn more and book click here!
4, Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music
Would you love to be able to make all of the Austrian culinary delights you’ve been enjoying? In this cooking class, you can learn just that! Learn how to make Austria’s most popular treats – apple strudel and pretzels, in this hands-on cooking class right in the heart of Salzburg. Guided by a chef, learn the techniques to make two delicious baked goods at home and ask for practical tips. After you’ve created you own culinary delights, you can sit down to enjoy them alongside a bowl of Goulash, while listening to some live singing. Read more and book here!
5, Salzburg Christmas Eve Tour to the Silent Night Chapel
If you’re planning to be in Salzburg around Chrismas, you can pend Christmas Eve outside the city on a guided evening trip from Salzburg to Oberndorf, home of the Silent Night Chapel. This tour takes you by coach through the Alpine foothills to reach this small riverside town, where you can visit the chapel built on the site where the carol “Silent Night” was first performed. You can also attend a Christmas Eve mass held in multiple languages and learn about the history of the chapel before returning to Salzburg. Learn more and book here!
Salzburg really is a magical city, and one with a pride that stands out in it’s cultural heritage, its history and it magnificent mountain setting. Make the most of your time there and enjoy this magical city!
