TripSmithSalzburg
A curated guide to Salzburg, Austria: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Salzburg Open-Air Museum 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Open air museum
- Salzburg Cathedral 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Mirabell Gardens 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Haus der Natur 4.7★ (14,000 reviews) · Natural history museum
- Red Bull Hangar-7 4.7★ (19,000 reviews) · Technology museum
- Fortress Hohensalzburg 4.6★ (53,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Mirabell Palace 4.6★ (32,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Hellbrunn Palace 4.6★ (22,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- nur coffee Salzburg 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Cafe am Kai 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Café Bazar 4.3★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
- JOHANNESKELLER 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Kaffee-Alchemie Speciality Coffee -Since 2011- 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Afro Cafe 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Restaurant Brunnauer 4.8★ (540 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- Shake-it Cocktailbar 5.0★ (602 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Darwin's Cafe Bar 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Burdock Punch&Cocktails 4.9★ (606 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Whiskey Lounge 4.8★ (629 reviews) · Bar
- Monkeys cafe bar cityoasis 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
Where to stay
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein 4.8★ (590 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Holiday Inn Salzburg City by IHG 3.9★ (1,349 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel Elefant 4.4★ (819 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel Goldgasse, an SLH Hotel 4.8★ (389 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Altstadt Hotel Stadtkrug 4.4★ (248 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Salzburg Open-Air Museum
- Afternoon: Haus der Natur
- Dinner: nur coffee Salzburg
- Nightcap: Shake-it Cocktailbar
Day 2
- Morning: Salzburg Cathedral
- Afternoon: Red Bull Hangar-7
- Dinner: IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg
- Nightcap: Darwin's Cafe Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Mirabell Gardens
- Afternoon: Fortress Hohensalzburg
- Dinner: Cafe am Kai
- Nightcap: Burdock Punch&Cocktails
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Salzburg?
With 17 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.