Situated on both sides of the Salzach River near the foothills of the Alps and the Bavarian, this beautiful town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a mixture of art and architecture. 

Salzburg isn’t the ideal place on anyone’s bucket list when planning a European trip. But this gorgeous town is not just a hidden gem, but an artistic backdrop for The Sound of Music, a 1965 film. Relive this enchanting movie in Salzburg. 

Old Town Salzburg — Also known as Altstadt in German, the old town is one of the most popular attractions including the Mozarts Geburtshaus, the Salzburg Museum, and Getreidegasse Street. A tour of the old town of Salzburg demands a whole day or two to absorb the whole place to the fullest.

Getreidegasse — This busy shopping street is the most famous place in Salzburg. This is the perfect place if you want to relax and collect some pretty souvenirs. Hop down the bus and explore some aesthetic cafés or shop to your heart’s content in the luxury outlets.

Mirabell Palace and Gardens — This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also considered one of the most beautiful wedding halls in the world. Mirabell Garden is the place where one of the most important scenes from the world-class movie “The Sound of Music”.

Schloss Leopoldskron — Schloss Leopoldskron is a rococo palace and a national historic monument in Leopoldskron-Moos. The palace is now a privately owned hotel with more than 55 rooms and 12 suites and is nothing but pure inspiration for the artists.

Hohenwerfen Castle — The fortress is a medieval rock 900-year-old castle situated at an altitude of 623 meters overlooking the Austrian market town of Werfen. This is another scenic location covered in a popular movie “Where Eagles Dare”.

Hop on hop off bus tours are the best way to truly explore the city when you don’t have much time on your hand. The bus tours have pre-determined routes so you don’t have to spend time building an itinerary. 

Hop off the double-decker AC bus at any of the fix stops you like to explore the natural beauty of this place and then hop back on whenever you like!