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Top sights in Salzburg
- Hohensalzburg Fortress – Fortress in Salzburg, Austria
- Salzburg Cathedral – Church in Austria
- Mirabell Palace – Château in Salzburg, Austria
- Getreidegasse – Street in Salzburg, Austria
- Mozart's Birthplace – Building and museum in Salzburg, Austria
- Hellbrunn Palace – Château
- Residenzplatz – Square in the old city of Salzburg, Austria
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Salzburg
Best time to visit
May to September brings the best weather for the old town, gardens and day trips into the lakes and mountains. The Salzburg Festival in July and August fills the city with music lovers, so book early if visiting then. December's Advent markets make winter a charming option, and the nearby Alps are close for snow.
How many days you need
One to two days covers the old town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace and Hellbrunn Palace with its trick fountains. Add a day or two for the Salzkammergut lakes and Hallstatt, the salt mines, or Berchtesgaden just across the German border.
Getting around
The old town is compact and walkable on both sides of the Salzach river. A funicular climbs to the fortress, and trolleybuses and buses cover the rest of the city, including the airport. Trains connect Salzburg with Vienna and Munich, and regional buses serve the lake district.
What to skip
Hallstatt gets extremely crowded with day-trippers; arrive early or late in the day, or visit quieter lakeside villages in the Salzkammergut instead. The Getreidegasse shopping street is packed at midday, so walk it early in the morning or in the evening.
Where to stay in Salzburg
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Best time to visit Salzburg
The most comfortable months in Salzburg are May to September, with average daytime highs of 64 to 77°F (18 to 25°C) and 13 to 19 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 77°F (25°C), and January the coolest at 41°F (5°C). May sees the most rain, around 19 days, while October is the driest with about 12.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 90 | 16 | Shoulder: 41°F (5°C), 16 rainy days |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 70 | 13 | Shoulder: 49°F (9°C), 13 rainy days |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 80 | 13 | Shoulder: 53°F (12°C), 13 rainy days |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 70 | 14 | Shoulder: 58°F (14°C), 14 rainy days |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 140 | 19 | Best: 19 rainy days |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 160 | 14 | Best: 14 rainy days |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 150 | 17 | Best: 17 rainy days |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 150 | 17 | Best: 17 rainy days |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 110 | 13 | Best: 13 rainy days |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 90 | 12 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 12 rainy days |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 70 | 13 | Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 13 rainy days |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 80 | 15 | Shoulder: 43°F (6°C), 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Salzburg: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
- The best time to visit Salzburg is May to September, when average highs run 64 to 77°F (18 to 25°C) with 13 to 19 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 77°F (25°C) on average, and January the coolest at 41°F (5°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Salzburg?
- May, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is October, with about 12. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Salzburg?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 77°F (25°C) by day and 58°F (14°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 41°F (5°C) by day and 27°F (-3°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Salzburg?
- The wettest months in Salzburg are January, May, July to August and December, with 15 to 19 rainy days a month. October is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Salzburg?
- One to two days covers the old town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace and Hellbrunn Palace with its trick fountains. Add a day or two for the Salzkammergut lakes and Hallstatt, the salt mines, or Berchtesgaden just across the German border.
- How do I get around Salzburg?
- The old town is compact and walkable on both sides of the Salzach river. A funicular climbs to the fortress, and trolleybuses and buses cover the rest of the city, including the airport. Trains connect Salzburg with Vienna and Munich, and regional buses serve the lake district.
- Is it safe to travel to Austria right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Austria on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Austria before you book.
- What other places are near Salzburg?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Salzburg are Munich (70 miles), Vienna (160 miles), Venice (170 miles).
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