Salzburg in May (2026)

Hohensalzburg Fortress

One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval castles, towering over the old town — reachable by funicular, with a museum and panoramic ramparts inside.

Mirabell Palace & Gardens

Baroque gardens laid out for a 17th-century archbishop and his mistress, familiar to many as a filming location for The Sound of Music — free to enter and popular for wedding photos.

Getreidegasse

Salzburg's main shopping street, lined with wrought-iron guild signs and Mozart's birthplace at number 9 — one of the most atmospheric old-town streets in Austria.

Salzburg Cathedral

A 17th-century baroque cathedral where Mozart himself was baptised and later worked as organist — its dome and twin towers dominate the old-town skyline.

Sound of Music Tour

Guided tours (bus or bike) visiting the real filming locations around the city and Salzkammergut lakes — a genuine pilgrimage for fans, and a good way to see the wider countryside.

Hellbrunn Palace

A 17th-century pleasure palace famous for its "trick fountains," hidden water jets originally built to surprise (and soak) unsuspecting guests — still fully operational on the guided tour.