Salzburg has a Baroque old town beneath a medieval fortress, with Mozart's birthplace, the Salzach river and Alpine day trips nearby. Summer brings the Salzburg Festival; December has Christmas markets.
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How long to stay
2–3 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 9h from the US East Coast, 1.5h from Europe, 9.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Buy the Salzburg Card for entry to sights and free public transport.
- Festival tickets sell out months ahead; check the program.
- The Mozart Week in January is smaller but lovely.
Plan a trip to Salzburg
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