Salzburg

10 Best Salzburg River Cruises

The Salzach rides under the fortress: river cruises past the baroque skyline, dinner-and-concert pairings and the amphibious bus that drives into the river mid-tour. The wettest way to see a city built on salt money.

4.Salzburg: Boat Ride to Hellbrunn and Palace Visit

Discover Salzburg from the water and explore Hellbrunn Palace with this 2.5-hour tour featuring a scenic boat ride, palace visit, and fun trick fountains.

★ 4.4

“Perfect way to spend an afternoon. The tour guide was knowledgeable, spoke perfect English. We decided not to take the double decker bus back because the place was too beautiful to leave so soon. We used bus 25 to get back to town which took…”

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5.Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

Experience Salzburg’s charm with a river cruise, dinner at the fortress, and a mesmerizing Mozart concert — all in one memorable evening for around $129.

★ 4.5

“It was a lovely experience. We booked the VIP boat trip, dinner and concert. The boat trip was fairly short but very nice with drinks and snacks available to buy and commentary in Germany and English. We then had to make our own way up…”

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6.Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg

Discover Salzburg from land and water with the amphibious Splash Tour. Experience iconic sights, Sound of Music filming locations, and a fun splash into the Salzach River.

★ 4.5

“That it was a really wonderful and interesting ride by vehicle, and you should only recommend it.Auto-translated”

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7.River Cruise to Hellbrunn, Palace & world-famous trick fountains

Explore Salzburg’s historic streets, scenic river views, and Hellbrunn Palace’s famous trick fountains on this 2.5-hour tour combining a boat cruise and palace visit.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful day for a river cruise! We departed on time for the trip to Hellbrunn Palace. The Captain pointed out some note worth buildings, and sadly the cruise ended too soon. We disembarked to Hellbrunn Oakace...well actually the bus to the Palace. And here's where…”

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9.Wachau, Melk Abbey, Salzburg (Sound of Music) and boat trip!

Discover Austria's stunning landscapes, historic sites, and movie-famous locations on this full-day tour featuring Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey, Lake Traunsee, and Salzburg.

★ 5.0

“Everything was on time, the vehicle was very comfortable, and our driver-guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the trip.”

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10.Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise

Discover Salzburg’s highlights with a scenic river cruise, fortress visit, and Mozart concert—all bundled into a hassle-free experience for classical music lovers and sightseers alike.

★ 3.0

“The boat trip and concert are two completely separate, unrelated activities 4 hours apart. Timings weren’t made clear until we collected the tickets for a 45 minute boat ride at 4pm and discovered the concert didn’t start until 8pm. Basically wasted three hours hanging around…”

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Explore Salzburg

Mozart in marble halls, a fortress above and Hallstatt an hour east.