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.

Nature
100
Winter
100
Safety
93
Adventure
85
Relaxation
75

Top 5 highlights in Salzburger Land

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Festung Hohensalzburg

The largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe towers over the Salzburg old town and offers a grand panoramic view.

2

Krimmler Wasserfälle

With a drop of 380 meters, they are the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe.

3

Salzburger Sportwelt

Ski amadé combines over 760 kilometers of slopes and is one of the largest ski associations in the world.

4

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.

5

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

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Budget

60–85 €

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

100–170 €

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

200–380 €

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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5 travel tips for Salzburger Land

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!

Salzburger Nockerl
Kasnocken
Pinzgauer Kasnock'n
Mozartkugeln
Bosna (sausage in white bread)
Hechtnockerl
Suitable for:CultureAlpsLakesSkiingMozart

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