Dreifaltigkeitskirche in Salzburg | © Tourismus Salzburg
Salzburg in Spring
How beautiful Salzburg is when, in springtime, as of early March, you see clear indications of colorful flowers pushing up out of the ground – in some cases, even through a blanket of snow. But it isn’t just nature that begins to bloom: The city of Mozart also undergoes a cultural revival in spring and, thanks to this unique mixture, whets your appetite for even more.
A green city begins to blossom
After a white winter, we look forward to a colorful springtime in Salzburg. Long before the trees radiate their lush greenery, Mirabell Gardens is already sporting its gaily colored dress. If you are fortunate, you might even get to enjoy seeing the gorgeous magnolia trees when they are in bloom on Makartplatz Square. And sun worshipers with a love for outdoor sports will be more than ready to get their new hiking season underway as the temperatures rise day by day.
Season-opening: fun with water for big & small
You will definitely know that spring has well and truly arrived when the nice-weather attractions open their gates: At the end of March, the famously fun Trick Fountains of Schloss Hellbrunn start causing a “splash” with visitors again. In addition, the good ship Amadeus and the amphibious bus begin offering their tours of the River Salzach.
Celebrate Easter in Salzburg
The days before and after the Easter holidays are every bit as colorful in Salzburg as the Easter eggs themselves, including a program that’s as diverse as they come: from a traditional Easter mass to the world-famous Easter Festival and an Easter market at the open-air museum. Allow yourself to be inspired by all that Salzburg has to offer, as you get to know a city that lives and loves its traditions.
Enjoy an extended spring weekend
The sunny side of springtime includes many public holidays and opportunities for long weekends. For example, you can enjoy spring-like Salzburg on weekends that incorporate the raising of the maypole, the Easter Festival, the Salzburg Whitsun Festival, or perhaps the Kaiviertel Fest. You should also book your Salzburg Card, your personal key to all the doors and gates of the city.
