Your Winter in Salzburg
Historic streets. Magical moments.
With its baroque backdrop and alpine setting, Salzburg feels like a stage made for winter. The city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a harmonious blend of architecture, tradition and modern life. Winding alleyways, domed churches, and grand squares lead visitors from one festive scene to the next, while the mighty Hohensalzburg Fortress watches over the rooftops below. Music, history and beauty converge here in the smallest of spaces.
At the heart of it all is Salzburg’s most famous son: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His birthplace in the Getreidegasse remains one of the city's most visited landmarks, and his legacy lives on in concert halls, museums and daily life. Culture pulses through Salzburg year-round, with over 4,500 events annually – including the world-famous Salzburg Festival.
Winter also brings cinematic charm. “The Sound of Music”, filmed in and around Salzburg, has enchanted generations worldwide. Visitors can explore original filming locations or see the musical come to life at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre – a nostalgic experience for all ages.
Whether you’re here for music, history, or the atmosphere of twinkling lights and crisp mountain air, Salzburg offers a season full of magical contrasts: small in size, grand in feeling.
Christmas market season:
20 November 2025 - 24 December 2025
Salzburg Guest Mobility Ticket
Free public transport for all overnight guests in SalzburgerLand.
Several charming Christmas markets within walking distance in the UNESCO-listed old town
Mozart’s birthplace and a city filled with music, lights and winter atmosphere
The iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress offering panoramic views and festive concerts
Original Sound of Music locations and live performances at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre
Baroque beauty meets alpine charm – perfect for exploring in snow-dusted silence
Warm cafés, delicious local treats and colourful traditions around every corner
A magical setting for families, with cosy Advent spots and historical flair
Experience Salzburg in winter
The festive season in Salzburg
There is hardly a more famous Austrian dessert than the Salzburger Nockerln. Made of eggs, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla sugar, it's like biting into a cloud of sweet dreams - a must-try! If you want to make them yourself, we have the recipe for you here.
Take home the Salzburg Mozartkugel, invented by the confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890, as your favourite souvenir. It is still made using the same traditional manufacturing process and recipe as back in the day and remains a handmade specialty without artificial additives or preservatives.
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Insider Tip
Tucked between Mirabell Gardens and the Salzach River, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre has been bringing handcrafted figures like the Queen of the Night and Maria von Trapp to life since 1913.
Recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, this private theatre continues to enchant audiences of all ages with its opera and fairytale productions. Guided backstage tours reveal the magic behind the scenes – from carving and painting to performance.
Tourism Salzburg
Auersperggasse 6
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 662 88987-0