Salzburg

Eco-friendly travel guide to Salzburg advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to explore the attractions in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Salzburg, Austria.

City view of Salzburg

Air quality: 3 / 5

Exploring by foot: 4 / 5

Exploring by bicycle: 4 / 5

Public transportation: 4 / 5

Parks: 4.5 / 5

Outdoor activities: 4 / 5

Locals' English level: 3 / 5

Safety: 3.5 / 5

Accommodation: US$22 - $495

Budget per day: US$60 - $600

Responsible Travel

It is the capital city of the State of Salzburg and one of the fourth-largest cities in Austria. The town is located at the site of the former Roman settlements of Iuvavum. Salzburg was founded as an Episcopal see in 696 and became one of the seats of the archbishop in 798. The main source of income was trade and salt extraction and, at the time, gold mining. The fortress of Hohensalzburg is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe and dates from the 11th century. In the 17th century, Salzburg became one of the Counter-Reformation, where monasteries and numerous Baroque churches were built.

Salzburg's historic centre is thus renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps, with 27 churches. Tourists visit the city to take a tour of the historic centre and the scenic Alpine surroundings. Salzburg was also one of the 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthplaces because of the city's rich history, culture, and attractions. Salzburg is also labelled as one of Austria's 'most inspiring cities.' As the city is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you must travel responsibly.

Responsible travel is conscientious travel and means that you need to be careful with the environments you explore and respect the communities you visit. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and improve the local people's well-being. TIES also suggests that ecotourists follow these principles:

Providing positive experiences for hosts and visitors alike
Minimizing the environmental impact
Providing direct financial benefit for conservation and for local people
Supporting international human rights and labour agreements
Raising sensitivity to host countries' political, social, and environmental climates
Building cultural and environmental respect and awareness

Air Quality and Pollution

In accordance with the World Health Organization's guidelines, the air quality in Austria is now considered moderately unsafe. The most recent data indicates the country's annual mean concentration, which is given below.

PM10 – 14
PM2.5 – 10
PM10 Pollution Level – Low
Pollution Index – 27.34
Pollution Exp Scale – 47.01

This air pollution data is from the World Health Organization of the pollution levels as of November 2020.

Respect the Culture

While some might perceive similarities between Austria and German-speaking countries like Germany and Switzerland, various historical events and institutions have shaped Austria to be distinct from its Germanic counterparts, like Habsburg Empire, World War II, and the Catholic Church. The values of cooperation, formality, and gemütlichkeit (warmth or happiness) are the cornerstones of contemporary Austrian culture. Austrians also have a deep respect for the environment, artistic talents, and enriching conversations.

If you are new in Austria, it is a must that you respect their culture. For that, you need to consider the following points:

A good conversation topic is the regional diversity of Austria. Austrians are known to enjoy talking about their home region, and many feel a sense of belonging to their region of birth even if they left it years ago. You can also show some sense of admiration for Austria's natural landscapes and beauty.
Respecting the personal space of every Austrian is a must. Many values their personal and physical privacy when they are with strangers. This is why it is recommended to ask permission before taking a video or photograph of someone. It is also expected for the doors to be knocked on before you enter. Speak about personal matters by being more open in body language as it is more acceptable once you have a well-established relationship with your Austrian counterpart.
Try to engage in enriching your conversations. Austrians usually have a great love for learning and acquiring knowledge. You can show an interest in learning about a topic that your Austrian counterpart is passionate about, and you can also share the thoughts on the topics of interest.
World War II is a sensitive topic for conversation, specifically for the elderly. Take care to talk sensitively and neutrally about the subject, although the younger generation is more open to such discussions.
Austrians highly value punctuality, so always avoid arriving late or cancelling an arrangement last minute. If you are getting delayed due to some reason, it is better to apologize for your delay.
Do not assume Germans and Austrians are all the same. You can find distinct differences in the values, cultures, and customs of the two countries. Some Austrians may also have a sense of resentment towards Germans. It'd be best not to refer to the Austrians as German or compare the two countries.
Austrians prefer direct and straightforward questions and communication, so it is better that you do not cloud what you mean out of shyness or modesty. Being honest and straightforward is something that is valued.
It is better not to make any assumptions or stereotypes about the Austrians based on the 'Sound of Music' movie and musical.
You must approach the conversations about the migrations very carefully. Austria is a transit country for asylum seekers who travel from the coast of Germany to Italy, which means that it is common for people to see such transit refugees loitering at stations. Many Austrians are often understanding of the situations while others view the situation in a negative light.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Austria is one of the landlocked countries in south-central Europe. It shares its borders with eight other European countries, which have contributed to the Austrian culture, which varies for centuries. In fact, contemporary Austria's land used to be part of a more extensive empire known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which also covers present-day Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as parts of Poland, Romania, and Italy. The city was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

The sound of music permeates Salzburg. The city is known to be one of the charming cities with more than 145,000 inhabitants in western Austria. The city is on the Salzach River, famous for the charming musical setting, The Sound of Music.

Hohensalzburg Castle: It is one of the sitting stops at Festungsberg hill and is most famous for its landmark. The place was built in 1077 and is one of the largest and best-preserved fortresses today in Central Europe. The fortress is so soundly built that it can never be conquered. Once the housing a military prison and barracks, the fortress today is a multi-purpose facility. With medieval rooms and courtyards open to the public, Hohensalzburg Castle also houses International Summer concerts and Academy.

Petersfriedhof: It is also known as St Peter's Cemetery and is one of Austria's oldest Christian cemetery. It is Salzburg's aristocrats' final resting place, with families still tending their graves today, adorning them with flowers. The other notables which are buried here include Joseph Hayden's younger brother and Mozart's sister. Catacombs above the cemetery contain altars, rooms, and murals that are open to public view.

Hangar 7: The place is owned by the founder of Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz. It is a modern hangar-inspired museum that has a collection of historical airplanes, Formula one racing cars, and helicopters. It is one of those museums which is intriguing from both outside and inside. The museum's wing-like dome and adjoining cylindrical towers are built of steel latticework that supports the glass shell. The sleek, modern structure contrasts sharply with the Alps rising in the backdrop.

Birthplace of Mozart: The museum honours the great composer's life and is spread out over three floors. The first floor concentrates on everyday life, including the original documents, utensils, and paintings. The second floor is dedicated to his life as a composer of customers, operas, and sets, and then the third floor contains the room where Mozart was born and told about his family members.

Residenzplatz: It is located at the heart of Old Town Salzburg. It is one of the magnificent squares which is surrounded by archbishop residences, townhouses, the Old Residence, Salzburg Cathedral and are filled with eateries and shops. It is also one of the places where visitors can hop on a horse-drawn carriage for a ride through Old Town's streets. A fountain is known to be the most beautiful one in Salzburg. The unique fountain also sports dolphins, giants, and horses.

Getreidegasse: The translation means Grain Lane, which is one of the famous shopping streets of Salzburg. It is located in the Old Town and is filled with high narrow buildings which contain restaurants, boutiques, and shops. The place serves the city's specialities which also includes mouthwatering desserts.

Hellbrunn Palace: Visitors in Hellbrunn Palace must wear clothes that dry out quickly. The reason is that the trick fountains the palace, which is famous for spraying water on visitors. It is one of Salzburg's most famous family attractions; the early 17th century Renaissance palace was initially built as a delightful place where archbishops can easily relax for a day. As they come for a day, the palace doesn't have bedrooms.

Salzburger Dom: It is one of the Salzburg Cathedral and dates back to the eighth century. It is one of the imposing Italian Baroque cathedrals which exists today and was built in the 17th century. The cathedral was bombed in World War II and is dedicated to its early founders St. Virgilius and St. Rupert. Located at the Dopmplatz, it is one of the places dominated by a column with a Virgin Mary statue at the top. The four figures below her represent evil, wisdom, angel, and church.

Mirabell Palace: It was built in 1606 by the prince-archbishop who intended it as one of the homes for his mistress. It was later rebuilt in Neoclassical and Baroque styles and served as the 1815 birthplace of the future King Otto of Greece. The front of the building is plain in comparison to the other Salzburg places. The visitors can also find lush gardens which feature statues of the mythological people on the grounds.

Kapuzinerberg: People who have a keen interest in pre-historic sites may enjoy visiting this place. If you sit on a hill overlooking the Salzach River, the human habitation of Kapuzinerberg dates back to the Neolithic period. The hill is not yet fully developed, and small wild animals can be seen roaming around the grounds and gardens. Kapuzinerberg is known for its way of the Cross chapels and tells you the story of the Passion of Christ as they lead up the hill. The route ends with impressive depictions of the crucifixions. There is also a monastery towering from an old fortress and lush gardens that add up to the place's beauty.

Hohensalzburg Castle

Explore

Salzburg is the capital of the province of the same name and is in northwest Austria, which is Europe's most beautiful city and known for its both architecture and its magnificent settings. The picturesque city stretches along both River Salzach banks as it emerges from the Salzburg Alps into lower lands dominated by the 1,853-meter Untersberg.

The romantic Old Town is one of the compact neighbourhoods which consists of narrow medieval streets and arcaded courtyards, which are fun to explore. There are also spacious squares of the residential areas between the Neugebäude and Neutor districts.

Salzburg also enjoys special fame in the world of music as it is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is one of the rich musical heritage reflected in attractions like a museum in his family home, melodies that ring out daily on the glockenspiel, and various festivals showcasing music. There are several of Salzburg's attractions, mainly the filming sites for The Sound of Music, and these places draw tourists' attention.

City Parks

The green spaces and gardens in Salzburg can make huge contributions to the beauty of this city. Every park and garden radiates its unique charm. Be it historical baroque gardens or modern nature parks, every visitor has a perfect opportunity to find their peaceful retreat.

Banks of Salzach: This place is full of trees and an excellent place for a garden and to take a stroll.
Aigner Park: It is one of the nature sanctuaries
Hellbrunner Allee: 621 trees flank the path which leads to Hellbrunn Palace.
Herb Hill: It is at the foot of the fortress
Furtwängler Park: The park is in front of the Festspielhaus, which features an artwork known as 'Gherkins' by Erwin Wurm
Kurpark: It is located in front of the Paracelsusbad, which has the famous Rose Hill.
Sculpture Parks: You can discover displayed amid parks like the grounds of Schloss Arenberg.

Aigner Park

National Parks

Hohe Tauren National park is one of the national parks you can find in Salzburg. It is nowhere in Austria that there is any summit you can see as high nature as pristine as Salzburg. Along the Alps' main chain and with Austria's highest mountains in the centre, you can enter into one of the Alps' most beautiful mountain landscapes. The National Park Centre in Mittersill is one of the best places you can go.

The pinnacle of the national park is undoubtedly the Großglockner. The Großglockner High Alpine Road from Bruck in Salzburgerland to Heiligenblut in Carinthia is an absolute must for a day trip. The highest paved mountain pass road in Austria also allows views which are deep and far into the countryside. The road is subject to toll charges and opens from May to October.

But visitors can also get closer to the majestic mountain on foot. Bivouac shelters and Alpine huts are located along the ascent routes. Only the experienced mountaineers who are led by the mountain guide must dare to attempt the summit. The mountain enthusiasts will also be able to find the worthwhile tours available with overnight accommodation on the first stages of the route. The national park is around 130 km away from the city centre, where you can reach it very easily.

Beaches

Salzburg is a dream in the summer as you can enjoy Salzburg Festival, sun-drenched Old Town, top cuisines, and gardens for guests that could not be cozier. But it is also a good thing to tell you that you can find the beaches here which are beautiful.

Regardless of if you like to line in the sun, play at the beach, or surf on a wave in the sight of the Untersberg mountain range, you will find all of this in much more in and around the city of Mozart throughout the summer. Here are the six beaches which you can find:

The Salzach River
The Alm Canal
Alm Wave
Königsseeache
Volksgarten
Lieferinger Badesee

Landmarks

Here are a few of the famous landmarks in Salzburg that you can find:

Schloss Hellbrunn: Once the Archbishops of Salzburg's summer palace, it has lots of clever fountains and pretty gardens. Hellbrunn is surrounded by a vast garden that includes the playground for children and swings and flying fox, a cold wading pool making it a perfect place for a picnic or a long stroll.

Hohensalzburg Fortress: It is located at the top of the mountain, and it offers breath-taking views of Salzburg and the Alps. The fortress area also offers visitors a chance to look down on a field below to find only one house: the executioner's residence.

Alter Markt Square: You can find various shops in the area which are old yet impressive. You can also take a look at the interior of the pharmacy, which is called Fürsterzbischöfliche Apotheke.

Schloss Mirabell: The place is next to the Salzach river and the Mozarteum University of Music and Arts. It lies in the beautiful castle which comes with gardens and built by an archbishop for his beloved courtesan.

Salzburg Cathedral: You can see objects excavated from the Roman villa at this place. It has the foundations of the west towers of the Romanesque cathedral, both of which stood in the cathedral area.

Getreidegasse: It is a long yet narrow street that runs parallel to the river and is in the town centre with shops.
St. Sebastian Cemetery: The cemetery holds Mozart's wife's graves and is a must-see Mausoleum of Archbishop Wolfdietrich.

The Untersberg: These are the popular mountains among the tourists due to their proximity to Salzburg, and it is less than 16 km to the north of the mountain and easy to reach by bus.

Museums

Mozarts Geburtshaus: Mozart's family has lived in this house and is located in Salzburg's heart. The house is now a famous museum which is devoted to Mozart and his family and has letters and interesting memorabilia and is worth a visit.
Salzburg Museum: If you are trying to get to know about the city's history, then visit this museum.
Toy Museum: The museum was founded in 1978 and had the most extensive collection of European toys. There is also a puppet show held each year.
Salzburg Museum of Modern Art: The museum is located at the cliff, which overlooks the old town. It also houses contemporary artwork from the 20th and 21st centuries along with rotating international art displays.

Inside the Salzburg Museum

Eat

Salzburg has had a heartfelt appreciation for a drink and good food in combination with shopping. From traditional inns to Mozartkugel chocolates, you can experience unforgettable dining in Salzburg, from modern mall dining to centuries-old family business. You must try the typical dessert, which is Salzburg Nockerl. Try not to eat it on your own because it is a bit too heavy for one person.

Traditional Local Restaurants

Salzburg is a famous place with countless eateries sprawling around the city. Here are the top traditional local restaurants you can find:

Gasthaus Drei Hasenn
Hotel Goldgasse
Fideler Affee
Panzerhalle
Die Stadtalm

Vegetarian and Vegan

People who prefer vegetarian or vegan cuisine, Salzburg, have a lot to offer them various international cuisines. Below are a few restaurants that you can find on your trip to Salzburg:

GustaV: It is one of Salzburg's most popular restaurants for vegan and vegetarian cuisines. GustaV offers good coffee, delicious and healthy meals.
The Green Garden: It is one of the perfect places for a vegan and vegetarian evening for fine dining. The restaurant also uses fresh regional produce from environmentally conscientious suppliers.
The Heart of Joy: It is one of the vegetarian and vegan restaurants which has a harmonious atmosphere and is inspired by the Indian spiritual teachings of Sri Chinmoy.
My Indigo: It is a restaurant franchise with many vegan and vegetarian cuisines on its menu. It is numerous outlets in Salzburg.
Spicy Spices: The restaurant offers a great memorable culinary experience. It has intimate and colourful with Indian décor and fragrant smell of spices as you enter here.
The Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant: It is a popular Indian restaurant with various vegan and vegetarian options available on its menu.
Organic Pizza Salzburg: The place has vegan and vegetarian pizzas on the menu and provides you with quality pizza baked in a wood-fired oven.

Street Food

If you love street food and lucky enough to hit the streets on a holiday or festival, you may come across a tent with a brass band playing and tables set outside with food on sale. You can order beer and try sausage, which is one of the most famous street foods with sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) and a roll with mustard or ketchup on the side. This is the typical street food in Salzburg.

Drink

Salzburg, both province and the city, is widely known for the production of first-class alcoholic beverages. Some of the recipes have been going on unchanged for generations, and it exciting to taste them. It becomes exciting to taste with the current demands and quality and taste.

Tap-water

The drinking water is of the best quality and can be consumed straight out of the tap. Untersberg is Salzburg's most essential water reservoir, and the water is pure; thus, it doesn't require treatment.

Organic Cafés

If you are travelling sustainably, then visiting an organic café is always a must. To find a place that offers at least partially organic meals is not a big deal in Salzburg. Here are a few organic cafes that you can find:

BioBurgerMeister
Ludwig
Urbankeller
Stadtkrug
Humboldt

Breweries

Beer has always been known as 'liquid bread' and is one of the staple food of Salzburg's hard-working population. The art of brewing beer has been a long tradition in almost every German-speaking country, and Salzburg is not left behind. You can enjoy the best local beer at these breweries in Salzburg:

Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln
Stieglbrauerei at Salzburg
Trumer private brewery

Activities

If you want an active holiday to explore the landscapes by skiing or hiking, Salzburg is one of the best Austrian cities to go to.

Yoga and Retreats

You can now keep your limbs limber perfect even when you are on your journey to explore this beautiful city. There is yoga for everyone to suit your preferences. Below are the yoga studios you can find in the city:

Go Yoga
Spiraldynamik Center für Yoga und Bodymind
The Yoga House
Move and Flow
Yoga mit Wei

Accommodation

Salzburg has a great collection of accommodation options that are essentially light on your pocket but helps you support your dream of green travel! Eco-friendly travel allows you to go country-hopping without leaving a dark trail of carbon emission behind you.

Hence, always choose hotels that focus on using green practices, recycling, and participating in a self-sustainable green environment.

Green Hotels

Green hotels aim to provide you with an eco-friendly stay, serve you organic food and other services and products that are organic and pollution-reducing in essence.

Dus Grune Bio-Hotel Zur Post in Salzburg is one hotel that is passionate about making the city sustainable with its policies that aim to provide organic food sourced from local ingredients enabling local food producers. The hotel also offers green travel options to explore the city.

Hostels and Guest Houses

If you plan to have an extended stay in the 'salt castle' city, you should opt for a guest house or hostel for your accommodation. Guesthouses help provide you with the benefit of an extended stay but at a low cost that you can afford throughout your city stay.

Gästehaus im Priesterseminar Salzburg: Set in Salzburg's heart, Gästehaus im Priesterseminar is settled in the Baroque building and is mere 5 minutes away from the Mirabell Palace and Gardens. The historical Trinity Church is right next to the guest house!
The Little Guesthouse: The guesthouse just 2.4 km away from Mozart's birthplace is a great place to establish your accommodation when you are trekking through Salzburg. Fully furnished with a TV, a wardrobe, and private bathrooms, the guesthouse also provides skiing and cycling tours.
Pension Ballwein: If you are looking for a guesthouse around the Festival Hall Salzburg area, Pension Ballwein is a perfect choice! The green hotel is near an airport, local landmarks, free parking, wifi, and more.

Apartments

Apartment living is one way to significantly reduce your hotel bill if you plan to stay in Salzburg for some quality time. Apartments are easy to rent, and you need to pay monthly or for the duration of your stay, unlike nightly billing like you do in many hotels. Apartments in Salzburg may come fully furnished so that you don't have a thing to worry about!

Loft Collection Salzburg Mirabell contactless check-in: An excellent place for guests to check-in and spend some quality time, Loft Collection Salzburg Mirabell contactless check-in provides you free wifi, a shared lounge, and a terrace. Fully air-conditioned, equipped with kitchen equipment, TV, microwave, fridge, styling equipment like a hairdresser, and free bathroom products, there is nothing you won't get in the apartment.
Apartments Classic & Galeria: Near to the airport, equipped with free wifi, parking, fridge, washing machine, TV, sofa, and bathroom necessities, the apartment will guarantee you a safe and hassle-free stay while in Salzburg.

Couchsurfing

Living with expensive hotels and guesthouses means that you may be adding quite a lot to the city's waste by indulging in services the hotel provides you. Luckily, Couchsurfing is a much better option, where you share living space with the city's locals. The option is inexpensive and limits your carbon emission. Salzburg offers you around 5000 Couchsurfing hosts that are willing to share their space with you and do their part to keep their city green!

Camping

Salzburg has beautiful lush green campsites where you can enjoy the beauty of the European city.

Grubhof: Located between the Lofer and St. Martin, two villages of the Austrian countryside, the Grubhof camping site is situated in a place that previously used to be castle grounds. The campsite is near a freshwater source, the river Saalach, a ski resort and is great for camping in both summers and winters.

Paradise Camping Wolfgangsee Birkenstrand: Situated amongst the greens, clear water, and a beach, the Paradise Camping Wolfgangsee Birkenstrand has everything from a boat rental to a pizzeria mini-market and activity options ranging from swimming to surfing and hiking.

How to Get There

Salzburg enjoys most of the modern transport means, and you can reach the place by any transportation means of your choice. Reaching the city on electric vehicles, direct flights, and electric trains is a good way to stay on eco-friendly travel terms.

Air

Salzburg Airport currently boasts being the second largest airport in Austria. It is connected by many direct international flights, which is a great way to make it to the city. Although the airport is in the city itself, the city centre is just a few kilometres away. EasyJet and Germanwings are two flights that connect to Salzburg airport, and you can also book connecting flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted.

The city is just a 2-hour flight away from London. You could make your way to the city proper from the airport on foot besides hailing buses and taxi services.

Salzburg Airport

Bus

Südtirolerplatz stop is the main bus stop in the city, serving as an entry point for travelers entering the city. The bus station is directly linked to a train station, and hence you can easily hop from a bus to train or vice versa as need be.

Bus in Salzburg

Train

Being a must-visit city in Austria, only a little away from Bavaria and being in the Alp mountains' shadows, plenty of train stations speck the music-inspired city. Hauptbahnhof is the city's main station and uses Railjet trains to connect the city with the world. The train station is connected to trains going to France, German and other European countries.

Hitchhiking

The Salzburg Mitte at the Münchner Bundesstraße (B155) is the best place to get cars to stop for hitchhiking in Salzburg. The landmark is connected to nearby German cities by motorway, and hence that is where you should be heading for if hitchhiking to Salzburg.

Others

The forted city is blessed with many great travel means. Being connected to metropolitan European cities, the motorways leading to Salzburg are in excellent condition. Thus, you can quickly get a car from anywhere in Europe and head to Salzburg. A motorbike ride, a cruise ship on any of the city beach ports, and bicycles are other options you can explore.

Moving Around

The city provides you with several exclusive routes to travel around the city and sightsee. You could always opt for the eco-friendly versions of travel to assist your green travel.

Walk

Salzburg has several great places to visit within walking distances from hotels you would be staying in. The city churches, beaches, forts, and castles are all within your walking grasp.

Bicycle

The Tauern Bike Path runs for 175 kilometers runs by the river Salzach, which can be used to see the city's waters and bank-side establishments. Mountain bikers can also enjoy the Gaisberg, Heuberg, and Untersberg routes for challenging mountain rides. You can get your bicycle from Fraulein Maria's bicycle tour.

Electronic Vehicles

If you plan to travel in an electric car while you are in the castled city, Schloss Mirabell - Salzburg, Gegenüber OMV Tankstelle / vor Uni, Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron (Tesla), and SMATRICS Ladestation Mönchsberggarage - Salzburg is the best stations to charge your electric car. Hotel Kaiserhof Anif in Salzburg is where you can rent an electric vehicle to cruise around the city to minimize your carbon emission.

Public Bus

The Salzburg hop-on hop-off tour is a one-hour public bus ride where you can get on to move around the city and enjoy all the landscape venues. A ten-language commentary aids the tour to help you know what places you are visiting. You can reach the Mirabellplatz 2, 5020 Salzburg station, to avail yourself of the joy ride.

Tram, Train and Subway

Line S1 Lamprechtshausen, Line S2 Strasswalchen, Line S3 Bad Reichenhall, Line S4 Berchtesgaden, and Line S11 run around the city, providing you with a great way to get to the city on a new level. Salzburg's tram network was overtaken by trolleybuses that now run throughout the city. Travelers can get aboard the go around the city. The city doesn't have subways yet.

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping is a great way to support the city's local industry and support small businesses in the place.

Food Markets

Grünmarkt is a small food market used by the locals of the city to buy delicious fresh foods and delicacies. The food market is supplied by local farmers who sell organic foodstuff to the market. You can help sustain the regional occupations by buying from this market.

Flea Markets

Residenzplatz Market is full of locally sourced wares you can buy souvenirs from and help sustain your eco-friendly travel.
Domplatz Market is situated right in front of the Salzburger Dom and looks especially beautiful around Christmas and other festivals.

Second Hand Stores

You can buy from second-hand stores in Salzburg, which sell quality vintage products. You help support local shop owners that sell wares to earn a livelihood and become a part of the local sustainability programs. Exquisite Second Hand Shop - Gerhilde Schendl and Fein Gewendet 1st Brand - 2nd Hand is a great place to get your hands on some second-hand clothes and wares.

Eco-Fashion

Organic shopping ensures that the products you buy from any place you visit are organically sourced, do not result in extreme carbon emissions, aren't sourced from fast-fashion chains, and take part in eco-fashion that is sustainable for the community's environment. Most local clothing shops source their clothing materials from eco-friendly sources. Apart from that, you can shop at Linzer Gasse, Sonnentor, Weltladen, Röstzimmer 15, and other stores that excel in eco-fashion.

Recycling

Salzburg is making waves with both plastic and electronic waste recycling. It recently held a global conference to come up with ways to recycle electronics and reduce electronic waste. Several recycling plants near the city help minimize the city waste, which is now increasing due to travel practices, Recyclinghof der Stadt Salzburg being one of them.

Waste

Recyclinghof der Stadt Salzburg, ARA Altstoff Recycling Austria AG and INTERGEO Umwelttechnologie und Abfallwirtschaft GmbH are the nearby waste management plants of the city. The Austrian waste Management Conference also took place in Salzburg, discussing serious issues to handle waste, bio waste, and increasingly accumulated waste at hotels.

Work and Study Abroad

Several international students and job seekers make way to Salzburg, Austria. You can find occupations like bakers and furriers, liqueur producers and weavers, confectioners, and tailors as the city's traditional occupations or look for modern jobs like business project manager, web developer, writer, accountant, insurance inspector, teacher/tutor, and social media assistant. Jobs are easily available in Austria.

Exchange Student

Salzburg has three universities that are open to exchange students. The University of Salzburg, Mozarteum University of Salzburg, and Paracelsus Medical University are common universities exchange students apply to. Other nearby universities include Paris London University, Salzburg, Alma Mater Europea, and Fachhochschule Salzburg. Education is affordable, and German is a must language for students to know. However, courses are offered in English, too.

Au Pair

Au Pair and live-in jobs are common in Austria. If you are planning to spend time in the city exploring its culture, it is a great way to enjoy the place along with getting a meager income or place to stay to support your stay. A simple 'Au Pair jobs in Salzburg' can help you find all the hosts looking for au pair workers.

Volunteering

Volunteering at MARK. Freizeit. Kultur, Corner Salzburg and at KECK – Salzburger Kinderfreundinnen und Kinderfreunde is a great way to get back to the city's rich culture. The volunteering activities range from taking care of guests, kids, and pets to maintain the city's cleanliness.