Top 10:

Off The Beaten Path Things to Do in Salzburg

    • Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs - Salzburg

      • 1. Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs

      • Technology meets spectacular scenery high in the Alps
        • Lakes and Rivers
        • Salzburg Umgebung (surrounding area)
      • Nile Expert Tip: Kaprun has a fun-park for kids, and there are kid-friendly activities at the reservoirs.
    • Untersberg - Salzburg

      • 2. Untersberg

      • A view from the top of the world
        • Outdoor Recreation
        • Salzburg Süd (South)
    • Hallstatt - Salzburg

      • 3. Hallstatt

      • Possibly the oldest, and the most beautiful, village in the Alps
        • Lakes and Rivers
        • Salzburg Umgebung (surrounding area)
    • St Erhard Church - Salzburg

      • 4. St Erhard Church

      • A too-frequently overlooked architectural gem
        • Architecture
        • Nonntal
    • Maria Plain - Salzburg

      • 5. Maria Plain

      • Historic pilgrimage church overlooking the city of Salzburg
        • Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
        • Salzburg Umgebung (surrounding area)
    • Celtic Museum - Salzburg

      • 6. Celtic Museum

      • Explore the world of the Celts and see how salt was mined
        • Museums
        • Salzburg Süd (South)
    • Eisriesenwelt (Giant Ice World) - Salzburg
    • Salzburger Freilichtmuseum (Open Air Museum Salzburg) - Salzburg
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    • Salzburgwerk Hallein - Salzburg

      • 9. Salzburgwerk Hallein


      • It was salt that drew the earliest settlers of the Salzburg region, as long ago as Neolithic times....
        • Caves
        • Salzburg Süd (South)
    • Stiegl's Brewery World (Stiegl-Brauwelt) - Salzburg
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  • Even if you're not the outdoors type, you shouldn't miss the spectacular natural beauty of the lakes and mountains in the Salzburg region. That's why our top Off-the-Beaten Track choice is Kaprun, a short (about 2 hours) drive from Salzburg. A visit to its two high-mountain reservoirs, which supply electricity to Salzburg and across the European grid, combines breathtaking mountain views, a peek into the history of the region and technology, old and new.

    A little closer to Salzburg is Untersberg mountain, which is accessible by cable car or by hiking. We've put the cable car on our Top Ten list because it's accessible to all, young and old, and because it whisks you up to the top of the mountain where you'll find jaw-dropping views, all the way into Germany. The Salzburg region offers a treasure trove for history buffs.

    In the Salzkammergut, about two hours from Salzburg lies Hallstatt. This storybook-charming village nestles between soaring mountains and crystalline lake Hallstätter See. It combines wonderful scenery with a chance to explore the world of the Iron Age people who first mined salt in the region.

    Closer to the city itself, the Celtic Museum in Hallein also gives visitors a peek into the past with accessible displays. Or see how the farmers and country people lived and worked at the Freilicht Museum.

    Finally, Salzburg is rich with exquisite Baroque churches, but some are frequently overlooked. In particular, St Erhard sits near the Altstadt but is off the radar of most visitors. And from Maria Plain at the northern edge of the city, the view of the city and the plains to its north is wonderful.

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