Salzburg

4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

4 places in Salzburg

Family~£45

Sound of Music Locations

Various

A guided tour of the locations used in the famous film, including Leopoldskron lake.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Tours daily

View Tickets
ViewpointsFree

Mönchsberg Viewpoint

Mönchsberg

A wooded hill above the old town, with paths and the best free city view.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open daily; lift runs to the top

Day Trips~£20

Hallstatt Day Trip

Hallstatt (75 km)

A picture-postcard village beside an Alpine lake, a UNESCO site.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Buses run daily; busy in summer

View Tickets
Viewpoints~£30

Untersberg Cable Car

Grödig (10 km)

A cable car up the mountain behind Salzburg, with big Alpine views.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Daily; weather dependent

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Salzburg