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Salzburg by train

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Discover Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of Mozart, is a city of baroque architecture and Alpine beauty. The Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooks the old town, while Mirabell Palace and Gardens add elegance. The Sound of Music filming locations bring a touch of Hollywood charm. Salzburg’s mix of music, history, and natural splendor makes it unforgettable.

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Holidays by land and sea

Salzburg train holidays

  • Short break to Salzburg

    Vienna, Salzburg, Munich

    A short jaunt to Salzburg ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.

  • Discover Salzburg

    Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Paris

    Get under the skin of Salzburg on an overland journey by train through Austria, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.

  • Multi-stop adventure through Salzburg

    Paris, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Cologne

    Travel through Austria on a multi-stop adventure to Salzburg, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.

  • Salzburg soundscapes

    Brussels, Salzburg, Paris

    The backdrop to the Sound of Music. The birthplace of Mozart. Home to a thriving jazz scene. The hills of Salzburg couldn’t be more alive.

  • Austrian opulence

    Graz, Zürich, Ulm, Vienna, Salzburg

    Once acquainted with Vienna’s grand coffeehouses, travel to Graz on the UNESCO Semmering line and on to Mozart’s appropriately opulent birth town: Salzburg.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Salzburg

  • Mirabell Gardens

    Embrace your inner Julie Andrews and take a walk around the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, where they filmed scenes from The Sound of Music.

  • Mönchsberg

    Take a twenty-minute stroll to the top of Mönchsberg for breathtaking views of the city.

  • The Birthplace of Mozart

    Visit the house in which the musical prodigy was born in the centre of the city. Now a museum, you'll be able to learn about Mozart's life and music.

  • Stiegl Brewery

    Take a short bus ride out of town to visit Stiegl Brewery, the home of Salzburg's most popular beer.