Couple with traditional costumes in Salzburg | © Tourismus Salzburg / Bryan Reinhart
Salzburg in Summer
Summertime Salzburg is defined by the Festival. Even if you don’t attend a formal performance, you will still be able to appreciate the very special flair – the entire city seems to be a part of the festivities. In addition, Salzburg is the ideal setting for a summer spent outdoors, also providing numerous opportunities for refreshment on hot days.
All of Salzburg catches Festival fever
“The whole city is a stage" - This motto from Max Reinhardt is reflected in the countless narrow lanes and broad plazas of Salzburg. The atmosphere is unique, with international artists and visitors turning Salzburg into a truly cosmopolitan metropolis. With impressive performances including Jedermann as well as spectacular operas, the Salzburger Festival clearly demonstrates why it is such a huge success.
Open-Air: Salzburg under a starry sky
Jedermann on Cathedral Square is the best example of how you can enjoy Salzburg under an open sky. In addition to this famous play, there are countless other ways to experience culture, music and films outdoors on balmy summer evenings – and many of those are even free of charge.
Nature & Recreation in Green Salzburg
Above all, Salzburg visitors know Baroque Mirabell Gardens as well as the spacious grounds of Schloss Hellbrunn. That said, there are many other green spaces and recreation areas that are easy to reach, ideal for stretching out in the shade as well as culture that’s a little off the beaten track. Probably the easiest way to find these oases during your visit is by hopping on a bicycle.
Cool off behind Baroque walls
Sometimes, summer is simply too hot. Or Salzburg is undergoing one of its world-famous downpours that you’d like to get away from. Around 25 museums with different specialties invite you to explore, learn and marvel. The spectrum ranges from the Baroque ecclesiastical magnificence of the DomQuartier to art of the 21st century at Museum der Moderne Salzburg.
