Salzburg, Austria
Our curated guide to Salzburg as the 2026 Festival opens: free opening-weekend events, standing tickets and open-air screenings, the Augustiner beer garden ritual, Salzkammergut lake day trips, and boutique stays in the old town.
Curated by Epic Itineraries · 20 saved links · updated 13 July 2026
Places in this collection
Sights (74)
- Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg
- Hohensalzburg fortress, Salzburg
- Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg
- Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg
Food & drink (28)
- Bärenwirt, Salzburg
- Gasthof Goldgasse, Salzburg
- Augustiner Bräu, Salzburg
- Augustiner Bräu Klosterbraueri Mülln, Salzburg
Stays (26)
- Hotel Stein, Salzburg
- Hotel Goldgasse, Salzburg
- Arthotel Blaue Gans, Salzburg
- Boutique Hotel am Dom, Salzburg
Areas (24)
- Salzburg
- Getreidegasse, Salzburg
- Salzkammergut
- Altausee, Salzkammergut
Getting around (13)
- 150 bus, Salzburg
- Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Attnang-Puchheim
- Bad Ischl Bahnhof, Bad Ischl
- Bad Ischl station, Bad Ischl
Things to do (11)
- Salzburg Festival, Salzburg
- Brewery Tour, Salzburg
- Falkenstein, Wolfgangsee Lake
- Free Walking Tour Salzburg, Salzburg
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Where this comes from
20 saved links · 6 articles · 4 activities · 4 videos · 3 restaurants · 3 stays · from youtube.com, nationalgeographic.com and 13 more
ActivitySalzburg Festival 2026 • Tickets • Programme
Salzburg Festival Whitsun 2026 • Subscription online! • Order Now!
salzburgerfestspiele.at
ArticleThe 6 golden rules to experience the Salzburg Festival at a low price or for free
Blog • The 6 golden rules to experience the Salzburg Festival at a low price or for free • Salzburg Festival 2022 - Find out more here!
salzburgerfestspiele.at
ArticleAsmik Grigorian, Kate Lindsey, Jonathan Tetelman, Benjamin Bernheim, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2026 Season
The high and low notes from around the international opera stage
operawire.com- Activity
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Free nightly opera and concert screenings on a daylight-readable LED wall at Kapitelplatz, 25 July – 30 August 2026, with food tents opening an hour before each broadcast.
salzburg.info 
Article21 Unique & Fun Things to Do in Salzburg, Austria
To be honest, it's difficult to think about Salzburg without doing a dramatic twirl. After all, this is a city best known (by North American tourists anyway) for its starring role in the Sound of
happytowander.com
ArticleSalzburg Hidden Gems: 10 Offbeat Experiences Beyond Mozart.
Tired of Mozart tours? Discover Salzburg hidden gems! Explore offbeat experiences & local secrets beyond the typical tourist trail. Plan your SillySuitcase adventure now! | sillysuitcase
sillysuitcase.com
ArticleFans of 'The Sound of Music' can follow in the footsteps of the famous von Trapp family
From the hills of the opening scene to the mountain over which they escape, here’s how to follow in the footsteps of the von Trapp family in real life.
nationalgeographic.com
ArticleExplore Salzkammergut: Essential Guide for First-Time Visitors
Embark on a journey to Salzkammergut with confidence. Our guide offers all you need to know for a memorable trip to Austria's enchanting lakes.
freewalkingtoursalzburg.com
ActivityThe 3 BEST Ways to Do a Salzburg to Hallstatt Day Trip + How I Avoided the Crowds - Girl on a Zebra
Wondering what's the best way to do a Salzburg to Hallstatt day trip? here are the 3 best ways of doing it and my experience of driving there myself
girlonazebra.com- Activity
Book your online ticket now!
Buy your tickets for Fortress Hohensalzburg online and save time at the entrance!
festung-hohensalzburg.at - Food
Augustinerbräu Kloster Mülln - Brewery and beer pub in Salzburg, beer from wooden barrels and regional delicacies
The Bräustübl Tavern and Brewery is a place of encounter and tradition, a piece of living history in the heart of the Salzburgs World Cultural Heritage since over 400 years. We „live“ best beer, fantastic regional food and regional tradional charm for all! We are unique with up to 900 seats in 4 big halls and some smaller ones and additional 1,500 seats in our famous shady beer garden.
augustinerbier.at 
FoodSalzburg Food Guide: The best restaurants & what to eat!
The best food in Salzburg: Where to go and what to eat! You have to try these Salzburg specialties: Nockerln, Mozartkugeln etc.!
thehappyjetlagger.com
FoodBärenwirt Salzburg: Dining in Traditional Austrian Tavern
Bärenwirt Salzburg offers authentic Austrian comfort food in a cozy tavern atmosphere. Deep fried chicken, käsespätzle, and local beer reviewed.
liveyounglivewell.com
Stay10 of the best hotels in Salzburg, the Austrian home of The Sound of Music
With The Sound of Music celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, there’s never been a better time to sleep in this most Austrian of cities, whether it’s in a budget-chic room or luxurious castle stay.
nationalgeographic.com- Stay
The best hotels in Salzburg, Austria (2025)
Find the best places to stay in Salzburg using our very fast highlights search
thehotelguru.com 
StayBoutique Hotel in Salzburg | Hotel Goldgasse in Salzburg City
Salzburg's only 4-star Small Luxury Hotel in the heart of Salzburg's old town, away from the hustle and bustle in a historic alleyway.
hotelgoldgasse.at
VideoSalzburg and Surroundings
The full 25-minute Rick Steves episode: Old Town, Mozart, beer gardens, a farmhouse B&B and the lake district — evergreen and the single best video primer on Salzburg (2.9M views).
youtube.com
VideoThe Don'ts of Salzburg, Austria
Wolters World's honest list of tourist mistakes to avoid in Salzburg — recent (Dec 2024), practical and from an allowlisted channel (72k views).
youtube.com
VideoThings to Do in SALZBURG, AUSTRIA | A Fun One Day Itinerary (+ Map & Tips)!
Tight one-day Salzburg itinerary with a map, filmed recently (Feb 2025) and well received at 82k+ views.
youtube.com
VideoSALZBURG TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 10+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Salzburg + What NOT to Do!
First-timer tips (May 2025, 44k views) from the creator behind the Happy to Wander blog — pairs well with her written 21-things guide.
youtube.com
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