Sports & Leisure in Salzburg
Salzburg is a paradise for sports enthusiasts – with stunning natural surroundings, excellent infrastructure, and a wide range of recreational activities. Whether it's mountain sports, golf, hiking, running, or cycling, the region offers countless ways to stay active. Numerous events and individual offers also invite you to get moving – surrounded by city mountains, parks, and picturesque landscapes.
Sports and recreation through the city of Mozart
Nestled between city mountains and surrounded by greenery, Salzburg is a city on the move. Cycling along the rivers, hiking the city’s hills, and golfing at courses around town are among the highlights of spring and summer. It’s an active and especially scenic way to experience the Mozart city.
Staying active in winter
Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy the most beautiful areas of the town for ice skating, winter hiking or cross-country skiing. Right at the gates of the town the offer is extended with snowshoe hiking and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
All sports at a glance
The town of Salzburg offers many possibilities for sports enthusiasts. Whether you like swimming, climbing or hiking: Salzburg offers many possibilities for your favourite leisure activities.
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The Salzburg Marathon attracts thousands of visitors to the baroque town every year, as the setting for the run is unparalleled anywhere in the world. Another highlight is the Gaisberg race in spring. Football fans regularly find international flair at the matches of FC Red Bull Salzburg in the Klessheim stadium.