Top Things to do in Salzburg Region
Top 9 Lookouts in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps
Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Edelweissspitze, Burgerwehr Monchsberg, Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge, Richterhohe am Monchsberg, Gipfelwelt 3000, MoenchsbergAufzug, FestungsBahn, Franziskischlossl.
Restaurants in Salzburg Region
1. Edelweissspitze
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Pamandfamtravels - Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
A beautiful day makes this a place of unmatched, panoramic views of the Alps! Some in our group wondered if we wanted to invest the time in this journey on the Grossglockner High Alps road. This extra high vantage point was a real plus to an already amazing drive!! It takes some driving skills to manage the grade and the hairpin turns, but getting out on "terra firma" and having shopping, food and drink, plus restrooms all available - excellent! It's also fun to see the bicyclists, motorcyclists, sports cars and their drivers enjoying the great views!!
2. Burgerwehr Monchsberg
3. Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,689 reviews
This amazing 11th-century castle overlooks Salzburg from a hill on the outskirts of the city. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal the history visitors experience at first hand within these sturdy defenses. Opening hours: We are open for you 365 days a year - even on public holidays! January – April and October– December: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. May – September: 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Advent weekends and Easter: 9.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Please note: On 24th of December, we are closing at 2pm.
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Whether you walk up the road to get to the fortress or take the funicular, visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg is a must-do/see in Salzburg. It's well worth the 13 euro or so (which includes a one-way ride on the funicular as well and a free audio tour). The fortress is very well-preserved, the audio tour and museum offer a lot of interesting history (of the region, the fortress, the rulers over various times, etc.), and the views from the top are stunning. I'd budget at least two hours, but you can easily spend more time up there. From late November to late December, they sell gluhwein, and other beverages and snacks as well.
4. Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By maksmatejc
If you come to the top on foot, it is free. I should point out that it gets pretty cold up there, so be appropriately dressed. that all, enjoy the breathtaking views of Austria motherland.
5. Richterhohe am Monchsberg
6. Gipfelwelt 3000
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
High above, in 3.029 metres above sea level and directly at the border to the Hohe Tauern National Park, you can feel alpine nature with all your senses. An alpine experience, which is usually reserved for experienced alpinists on their mountain tours, turns into a leisurely excursion at the Kitzsteinhorn in 3.000 metres above sea level. Reached easily with the comfortable cable cars, the Gipfelwelt 3000 is a popular excursion destination all year round. The view from the viewing platforms "Top of Salzburg“ and "National Park Gallery“ is marvellous. The glaciated peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park glisten in the sunshine and Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, peeks at eye level through the clouds. Austria's mightiest mountains are at your fingertips here. You can experience the glacier close up on a summerly slide in the Ice Arena below the peak.
Reviewed By Andyroot - Halstead, United Kingdom
We arrived early thinking we would beat the rush, however I’d failed to realise we had gone on a national holiday, and the place was busy at 8.30am. We parked with ease as car park attendants were in place. We joined the line for tickets, about a 5 minute wait, then onto the cable car, again about 5 min wait. Then off up the mountain. The trip up in 3 parts, as it’s to high for one single cable car, so a couple of changes are need on the way up. Each time you get off a cable car, you have to join another line to get the next one. Once you reach the top most cable car house, most people head to the ski slopes, the Gipfelwelt visitors take one more trip, this time on a short funicular railway to the viewing platform. Once there, you can go up and outside to see the spectator views. They have provided a camera, which you can activate a 3 second timer to take a photo of you and your party (this is then download from the website, free of charge) the views are stunning and well worth the trip up. The temperature at the top was -4 degrees and much lower with the wind chill factor, so take a hat and gloves. The building had good heating, so you can pop inside to warm up as needed. A restaurant is also available at the viewing platform, although we didn’t use it, so can’t comment on that. Make sure you take the walk down the “Tunnel” we didn’t know what this was, so decided to go and investigate, its was a pretty steep walk in places, along a man made tunnel, at the other end is another viewing platform on the other side of the mountain, with equally impressive views, it didn’t appear that many people knew about it (although it is signposted) as it was basically empty, with only a few people there, we had it to ourselves for the most part. The trip down was much easier, as the skiers were still amusing themselves, very few people were going down the mountain, so walked straight onto cable cars without waiting. The whole experience from parking until driving away was around 3 hours. I thought the €43 euro entry was well worth it. If you are in the Zell am see region, a really good place to see nature in all its glory.
7. MoenchsbergAufzug
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 569 reviews
Step into the Mönchsberg lift and float to the top of Salzburg City's very own mountain. This electric elevator will bring you to the Museum of Modern Art as well as to the Restaurant m32.
Reviewed By Shelleyash - San Diego, United States
The view at Moenchsberg is fantastic because you can see Hohensalzburg, Kapuzinerkloster and the Salzach river. There are a few hiking trails you can take from the top of the mountain down to the city. You can access the Hohensalzburg fortress from here. We visited three view areas: Moenschsberg, Hohensalzburg and Kapuzinerberg. The view from Kapuzinerkloster has an amazing view of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the river and city, but you have to walk a long distance. If you are in a wheelchair or have difficulty walking you can take the Monchsberg lift to the view area on Moenschberg! The Hohensalzburg view was great but seemed too high for good photos and also has lots of stairs. We loved the view here and would recommend hiking one of the trails, eating at the restaurant or visiting the Modern Art Museum at the top. If you have small children or may not be able to walk up the hill, take the lift. If you have a Salzburg card, the lift is free!
8. FestungsBahn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 492 reviews
Enjoy a comfortable, relaxing ride to the emblem of Salzburg City. The FestungsBahn, Austria's oldest funicular, carries you up to Fortress Hohensalzburg in just 54 seconds. Amazing views included!
Reviewed By asmar77 - Istanbul, Turkey
Opened in 1892, this funicular railway provides access to 1 of Europe's largest medieval castle. If you want to see the city from above then you will need to visit
9. Franziskischlossl
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