Holiday in Salzburger Land
Region in Austria — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇹
Country
Austria
Type
Region
Best time to travel
Jun–Sep (Hiking/Lakes), Dec–Mar (Ski)
Budget/day
100–170 €
Getting there from Germany
Salzburg is only 2 km from the German border. By train from Munich in 1.5h, from Vienna in 2.5h. Salzburg Airport has many direct connections.
About Salzburger Land
The Salzburger Land combines cultural world heritage with spectacular alpine landscapes and is one of the most diverse holiday regions in Austria. At its center is the city of Salzburg, whose baroque old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996 and attracts millions of visitors each year. However, the true Salzburger Land extends far beyond the city limits — from the gentle hills of Flachgau to the lakes of Salzkammergut and the glaciated peaks of the Hohe Tauern. In winter, the ski resorts of Obertaürn, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, and the Ski Circus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn are among the best in the Alps. In summer, the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, and the Krimml Waterfalls — with a drop of 380 meters, the highest waterfalls in Austria — beckon. Lake Wolfgang, Lake Fuschl, and Lake Zell offer crystal-clear bathing enjoyment against an alpine backdrop. Culinary delights abound in Salzburger Land: Salzburger Nockerln, Pinzgauer Kaspressknödel, and Kasnocken are regional classics. Over 70 managed alpine huts invite visitors to stop by. The Salzburg Festival, Advent at the Cathedral, and the traditional Perchtenlaufen provide a year-round cultural program. For families, the Eisriesenwelt in Werfen, the largest accessible ice cave in the world, and the Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen offer unforgettable excursion destinations.
Top 5 highlights in Salzburger Land
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Festung Hohensalzburg
The largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe towers over the Salzburg old town and offers a grand panoramic view.
Krimmler Wasserfälle
With a drop of 380 meters, they are the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe.
Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski amadé combines over 760 kilometers of slopes and is one of the largest ski associations in the world.
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
The most famous panoramic road in the Alps leads to an altitude of 2,504 meters with a view of Austria's highest mountain.
Zeller See
The emerald green lake in Zell am See is surrounded by mountains and offers bathing, sailing, and winter sports opportunities.
Hotels in Salzburger Land
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Salzburger Land
Recommended travel time
Jun–Sep (Hiking/Lakes), Dec–Mar (Ski)
Summer
20–28 °C, pleasantly warm
Winter
-5–3 °C, snow reliable in higher altitudes
How much does a holiday in Salzburger Land cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60–85 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100–170 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200–380 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The Salzburg Card offers free entry to all attractions and public transport.
The Sound of Music tour is cheesy but surprisingly fun.
Order Salzburger Nockerl for dessert – a giant sweet soufflé.
Book festival tickets in winter for the Salzburg summer in advance.
Hike to the Eisriesenwelt – the largest ice cave in the world near Werfen.
Food & drink in Salzburger Land
These specialties you must try!
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