Salzburg
Austria
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September offer mild weather, while the summer festival and December's Christmas markets are highlights.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Mozart's baroque birthplace dazzles with a UNESCO old town crowned by a mighty clifftop fortress and ringed by Alpine peaks. Salzburg blends musical heritage, ornate churches, and 'The Sound of Music' nostalgia into one of Austria's most beautiful cities.
Top attractions
Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart's Birthplace, Mirabell Palace gardens, and the baroque Salzburg Cathedral.
Getting around
The compact old town is pedestrian-friendly, with efficient buses and a funicular up to the fortress.