Top Salzburg Food & Drink

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

By visiting the performance you will be taken back to Mozart’s time. Enjoy an evening likely to have taken place in 1790 - in the Baroque Hall lit by candles, having a dinner based on historical recipes, listening to a concert with musicians in authentic costumes and the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The venue, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is the oldest restaurant in middle Europe and even Mozart and his family used to dine there. Dress Code: smart casual, admission until 7:15pm

Enjoy a fun cooking class that’s entirely dedicated to Austrian food and music. You won’t have to worry about buying anything in advance, as all ingredients and utensils are provided. Learn step-by-step how to make Salzburger pretzels, speck dumplings (or cheese dumplings for vegetarians), and apple strudel. Afterward, relax and enjoy the food you’ve prepared while you listen to a live musical concert with classics from Mozart and the Sound of Music.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical "The Sound of Music" on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" was shot.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and cruise in comfort on the gentle Salzach River enjoying panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks and admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains, while listening to informative live commentary.

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for a live performance, there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the tradition of Mozart and his contemporaries. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. Following the Von Trapp story, we will visit several movie locations of the "Sound of Music". This includes a short city tour, the pond the children fell into, the 16-going-on17-gazebo and of course the wedding church. Your enthusiastic tour guide will give you lots of information about the filming of the Sound of Music, the real von Trapp family and Austrian culture and lifestyle in general. On this tour, we will also take a detour through the Austrian lake district to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You will learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and get 2 hours to explore this picturesque village on your own.

Skip the typical sightseeing tours and embark on a unique experience in Salzburg. Board an amphibian vehicle and see the sights of the city from both land and the water, concluding with "splash down" into Salzach.

On this VIP evening program, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner on a panoramic terrace overlooking Salzburg, followed by a Mozart concert at the hilltop fortress of Hohensalzburg. Enjoy an elegant, multi-course meal with seafood or veal, paired with a bottle of red or white wine. Then, settle back and relax as you take in centuries-old musical scores from the city’s famed composer. During the holidays, you'll also listen to traditional advent and Christmas music.

Skip the tourist food in Salzburg, and discover the city’s beer and typical cuisine instead with the help of a beer sommelier. Taking place at a location in the historic Mönchsberg area of the city, the experience includes several samples of Austrian craft beer paired with small plates of traditional dishes along with all the background beer info that you need.

The holidays are usually filled with good food, and this Christmas cooking lesson in Salzburg combines food and fun to give you a rewarding cooking experience. Test out your skills making traditional Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies. Get into the holiday spirit with others as you make these delicious treats. Plus take a lunch break to slurp down some hot goulash soup. If you don't eat all the cookies you've made, you're also welcome to take them home with you at the end of the day.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic movie The Sound of Music during a 4-hour live guided bus tour around the Austrian city of Salzburg. Travel with ease between key filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle, then venture into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee. After your tour, enjoy either a lunch or dinner at the renowned Austrian restaurant Herzl, located in the heart of the Salzburg’s historic center. Enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in the traditional folkloric atmosphere of a country inn from the 15th century, where numerous musicians and artists including Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karjan were regular guests during their stay in Salzburg.

Take a tour on your own terms with this self-guided experience in Salzburg. After booking online, you’ll download an app to your smartphone, which provides a visual itinerary and audio guide along with historical information and recommendations, too. Just note that entrance tickets to any mentioned attractions are payable at your own expense.

Reasons to book Pubcrawl Salzburg: 1) The People: Drinking alone is no fun. That's why we bring Salzburg's party animals together every night and offer a place to party together. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what brings you to Salzburg, here you will find the right people to dive into Salzburg's legendary nightlife together. 2) The Locations: It's hard to choose a place to celebrate. Preferences in partying are just different and we know that. Therefore, the tour offers a variety of different bars to cover all preferences. In total, the pub crawl takes us through four venues, and these four couldn't be more different. From exclusive cocktail bars to quaint cellar pubs, there's something for everyone. 3) The Costs: Wherever we go, welcome shots are already waiting for us, we have reserved at least one table and buy at happy hour prices. No bouncer holds us back and we can easily skip any queue. On top of that, we also get free entry to the biggest club in the city!

Spend a memorable Christmastime in Salzburg with dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg, followed by a classical music concert. This special evening out in the Austrian city is a great way to experience its culture, history, and cuisine. Dine in style at the Panorama Restaurant, with some of the best views of the city. Listen to Mozart and traditional Christmas carols in a beautiful historic room.

Join your private guide on a 3-hour walking tour to discover (and sample) the food that makes Salzburg such a popular destination.  You’ll stop at major markets as well as artisanal shops to sample drinks, sweets, and signature Austrian cuisine, such as pumpkin seed sausages, mozartkugel (local chocolate), and dumpling secret. Along the way, you'll see some of the city’s most famous attractions.

This is the perfect choice for travelers interested in expanding their knowledge of Austrian wine. Save time doing research and reap the benefits of having a professional sommelier to guide you through tastings. During the session, try six Austrian wines—paired with a delicious charcuterie platter—and learn lots of fun facts about Austrian food, wine, and culture along the way.

Descend into a hidden and secret wine bar in the old town of Salzburg for an exclusive guided tasting of typical Austrian wines and regional delicacies. Explore a local wine bar directly in the city center and get in touch with the locals.

Experience the world of beer in Europe's largest beer adventure world! Discover the 530 year history of the Stiegl Brewery. Enjoy 2 Stiegl beer tastings during your visit.

Immerse yourself in Salzburg’s Old Town—and sample the city’s top beer and food offerings—on this private tour. Choose a duration that fits your schedule and budget, and meet your guide in the heart of the Old Town. You’ll visit several of Salzburg’s atmospheric bars, and will sample a range beers accompanied by snacks. As you go, learn more about what you’re tasting from your beer sommelier guide.

Looking for ideas on where to eat and what to taste on your holiday in Salzburg? Look no further, as our Local Foodie Guide will introduce you to the world of Austrian cuisine. Experience an authentic culture and taste delicious national and regional dishes. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2,5h: Food Tasting Tour at 2 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 1 traditional restaurant for a full-course meal with a soft drink and 1 pastry shop for a dessert with a cup of tea/coffee 3,5h: Food Tasting Tour at 3 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 2 restaurants and 1 pastry shop. Taste a variety of traditional dishes, desserts, coffee/tea, soft drinks & a beer 5h: Food and Beer Tasting Tour at 4 venues Choose this walking tour of Salzburg to visit 4 venues. Taste a variety of traditional dishes, desserts, and beverages, including 8 different types of beers

Get to know Austrian wine on your Salzburg vacation with this private wine and food tasting, led by a renowned sommelier with more than a decade of wine-industry experience. You’ll sample a range of carefully selected wine and food, chosen to suit your tastes, at the Miele Experience in Salzburg for an elegant experience that’s personalized to you.