10 days in Salzburg Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg and Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus) for their historical value. Visiting Dachstein Giant Ice Caves and Traunsee will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salzburg: Badestrand Hallstatt (in Hallstatt), Obertraun (Obertraun Bathing Area/Lakeside Recreation Area & 5 Fingers) and Golling an der Salzach (Gollinger Wasserfall & Bluntautal Valley). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wallfahrtskirche Maria Plain, admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and view the masterpieces at Residenzgalerie Salzburg.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Salzburg trip planner.

If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Salzburg Airport, Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base and Innsbruck Airport. In November, daytime highs in Salzburg are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C.