Camping Salzburg – A camping vacation in Salzburg is the perfect mix of city break and action-packed vacation.
Enjoy the good weather on a stroll through the palace park or the old town and experience the action while hiking.
You can experience the most of Salzburg if you travel with your car and a roof tent or tent trailer, as this way you are independent and flexible and can discover a lot of Salzburg.
Get tips for your camping vacation in Salzburg in Austria here.
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Salzburg: perfect for a short trip!
As Salzburg is located right on the German border, the Austrian city is ideal for a short trip with a rooftop tent.
There is a lot to see and experience in the city, whether you want to spend a romantic weekend for two or a few action-packed days with the whole family, Salzburg has something for everyone.
Reasons for a camping vacation in Salzburg
Thinking about whether a camping vacation in Salzburg is right for you?
Here are a few reasons why Salzburg should definitely be your next destination:
- borders directly on Germany
- Easy to reach by car
- delicious, typical Austrian cuisine
- beautiful nature
- Great activities & sights
Here is Salzburg and how to get there
The Austrian city of Salzburg is located on the border with Germany at the foot of the Eastern Alps.
If you start your tour from Munich, you can reach Salzburg in around 2 hours.
To do this, take the A8.
First impression of the city of Mozart
Here you can get a first glimpse of the beautiful city of Salzburg.
You can take a virtual tour of the historic city with its enchanting old town and unique natural surroundings.
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You can experience it all in Salzburg!
Salzburg is known worldwide for its beautiful and historic architecture and is a popular destination for thousands of tourists worldwide.
Here we show you what awaits you in Salzburg, which sights you absolutely have to visit and which hiking tour will give you the best view of the city.
These activities and sights await you in Salzburg:
- historic old town
- Hohensalzburg Fortress with viewing platform
- Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo
- Palace garden of Hellbrunn Palace
- Capuchin Hill
Getreidegasse: a leisurely stroll through the old town
Have you just arrived at the campsite and want to take it easy on your first day in Salzburg?
Then a visit to the Getreidegasse, which is considered the heart of Salzburg’s old town, is a good idea.
Here you can spend a lovely day strolling through the historic alleyways of the beautiful old town.
There is plenty to discover: Mozart’s birthplace is located in the alley and offers guided tours that provide an exciting insight into the history of the city.
As Salzburg is Mozart’s birthplace, you can find the most delicious Mozartkugel here, which you can buy in some of the stores in Getreidegasse.
There are also great shopping opportunities, restaurants and pubs serving typical Austrian specialties.
You will also find a large number of cafés offering delicious pastries such as curd cheese and apple strudel as well as cakes and tarts.
A very specialty is Salzburger Nockerln, a sweet pastry that you absolutely must try during your visit to Salzburg!
- Take a relaxed stroll through the old town
- lots of restaurants, inns & cafés
- try Salzburg delicacies: Salzburger Nockerln and Mozartkugeln
- visit Mozart’s birthplace
City landmark: Hohensalzburg Fortress with viewing platform
On the second day of your camping vacation in Salzburg, you should definitely start by visiting the city’s landmark, Hohensalzburg Fortress.
You can either take a comfortable bus ride up or take a detour to the fortress on a hike up to the Mönchberg.
The fortress towers high above the baroque towers of the city.
However, the fortress is not only a real eye-catcher from the outside, but also has a lot to offer: You can look forward to a variety of different museums with historical exhibitions.
A very special highlight is the panorama tour, which includes a guided tour of the fortress and a visit to the viewing platform, which offers a stunning view over Salzburg.
The fortress is open all year round, so it can be visited in both winter and summer.
- Numerous museums with historical exhibitions
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Panorama tour: with a visit to the viewing platform
- Open all year round
Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo: fun for the whole family
If you are on a camping vacation with your family, perhaps with children, then a visit to Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo is the perfect way to spend a great day.
Cute alpacas, rhinos, brown bears, cheetahs, zebras, lions, monkeys and many other animal species await you here.
The penguins are brand new, as the Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo has only had spectacled penguins since last year.
In the petting zoo you can feed and stroke mini pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and chickens.
If you have planned your camping vacation to Salzburg for August, you can look forward to a special highlight: during the Night Zoo campaign, you can visit the zoo from 05.
to August 27, you can visit the zoo every Saturday until 10 pm.
- Large number of animal species such as zebras, lions and monkeys
- New also penguin facility
- Petting zoo to feed and stroke
- Night zoo from 05.
until August 27 every Friday & Saturday
Hellbrunn Palace: Stroll through the palace garden
The palace park of Hellbrunn Palace is around 20 minutes by bike from Salzburg’s old town.
A short bike ride to the palace park after an action-packed day is the perfect way to end the day in a relaxed manner.
You can discover the beautiful nature with its rare flowers around Hellbrunn Palace on long walks, have a delicious picnic when the weather is nice or get some exercise on the fitness trail.
You can also try out jogging, Nordic walking, yoga, frisbee, badminton or cross-country skiing with a groomed trail.
A visit to the castle park is also worthwhile for families with children: while parents relax here, the little ones can romp around on the playground and play in the well-equipped play area.
An absolute recommendation for those interested in history is a visit to the Mannerist-style castle with a guided tour of the exhibition.
- 20 min from the old town
- unique nature
- perfect for: Walks, picnics and sports
- for families: play area & playground
- Guided tour of the castle
Hike up the Kapuzinerberg: views over Salzburg
Between a walk in the castle park, a stroll through the city and a visit to the zoo, how about a bit of action?
The tour to the Kapuzinerberg starts via the Imbergstiege and takes around one and a half hours. The tour is perfect for families, as the path is not particularly steep and the whole tour is rather leisurely.
Once you reach the Kapuzinerberg, you have a unique view over the beautiful historic city of Salzburg.
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Distance: 4 km
Tip: You can do this in Salzburg if the weather is bad!
Of course, it can always happen that there are days during your camping vacation when it rains or even storms and you can’t do your planned outdoor activity.
But don’t worry, the city also offers many great opportunities to experience something even in bad weather.
Here’s what you can do in Salzburg in bad weather:
- Visit to the House of Nature
- Visit to the Salzburg Salt Worlds & Celtic Experience Mountain
Day trip to Schladming: hiking & action
The municipality of Schladming is located very close to Salzburg.
The conditions are absolutely perfect for a day trip to Schladming – you can reach Schladming by car from Salzburg in around 1 hour 17 minutes.
There is a lot to experience in Schladming: How about trying out the summer toboggan run on the Rittisberg or go-karting down the Hochwurzen?
Or go on a beautiful hiking tour up to the Reiteralm?
You can definitely spend a great day in Schladming.
- Duration: 1h 17 min
Campsite in Salzburg
When planning a camping vacation, it is of course important to find out about campsites and choose a campsite that meets your needs so that you can enjoy your vacation.
A central location, hygiene and activities on offer are particularly important.
We have already picked out two great campsites for you that are a good choice for your camping vacation in Salzburg!
Campsite recommendation in Salzburg
The two best campsites on the Ossiacher are particularly impressive due to their central location, as they are right on the lake.
Camping Nord-Sam, Salzburg
Here you will find an overview of important information about the campsite:
- 4.1 stars / 746 reviews
- Address: Samstraße 22a, 5023 Salzburg, Austria
- Phone: +43 662 660494
Camping site Schloss Aigen
Here you will find an overview of important information about the campsite:
- 4.3 stars / 703 reviews
- Address: Weberbartlweg 20, 5026 Salzburg, Austria
- Phone: +43 662 622079
Camping vacation in Salzburg: especially beautiful in summer
The average annual temperature in Salzburg is 8.4 °C.
A camping vacation in Salzburg is particularly worthwhile in summer, as the average temperature between June and August is between 16°-18°.
Perfect for a camping vacation with activities such as hiking, walking in the palace gardens or a visit to the zoo.
Weather conditions at a glance:
- Average annual temperature: 8.4 °C
- Warmest month: July with an average temperature of 19°C.
Questions and answers about Salzburg
Before every camping vacation, there are a few unanswered questions that need to be clarified in order to plan your vacation properly.
We have compiled the most important questions and their answers for you here.
What can you experience in Salzburg?
Salzburg offers campers a unique mix of beautiful nature with an idyllic mountain landscape and a beautiful city with a historic old town and great excursion options.
In Salzburg you have the wonderful opportunity to experience a camping vacation with hiking tours and discovering the old town.
What is the best time of year to travel to Salzburg?
It’s best to plan your camping vacation to Salzburg for the summer months.
The ideal time is between June and August, as the temperatures are pleasantly warm but not too hot, making a vacation at the campsite perfect.
Activities such as strolling through Hellbrunn Palace Park or visiting the zoo are simply more fun in the sunshine!
What is a must-see attraction in Salzburg?
During your camping vacation in Salzburg, you must pay a visit to the city’s landmark, the Hohensalzburg Fortress: The historic building towers over Salzburg and is the first thing you will see when you drive to the campsite in Salzburg.
You can take a hike up to the fortress or take the bus up and marvel at Salzburg from the viewing platform.
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Camping in Innsbruck: skiing and hiking in the Tyrolean Alps
Would you like to experience a great camping vacation in the mountains with skiing and hiking?
Then head for Innsbruck!
The capital of Tyrol boasts a breathtaking panorama of the Tyrolean mountains, many ski resorts and hiking opportunities as well as a magical city center and old town.
Find out everything you need to know for a perfectly planned camping vacation with a roof tent or tent trailer and what you absolutely have to experience in Innsbruck here!
Camping in the Zillertal: Alps, activities & weather
A beautiful panorama in the Alps with great opportunities for hiking tours and skiing awaits you on a camping vacation in the Zillertal.
Camping is perfect for discovering the Zillertal in all its facets and for staying flexible so that you can decide exactly when you can do which activities.
Especially with a roof tent or a tent trailer, you are perfectly equipped to organize your camping vacation according to your wishes.
