Blick auf die Salzburger Altstadt — Local services in Salzburg

The view of Salzburg’s Altstadt (Old Town) is nothing short of spectacular, offering a blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Several vantage points provide stunning panoramas, such as from the towering Festung Hohensalzburg, where you can see the entire city, the Salzach River, and the surrounding Alps. The Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg also offer breathtaking views, with the added appeal of walking through serene landscapes. For a more tranquil perspective, the Müllner Steg footbridge provides a picturesque view of the Altstadt with the fortress in the background. Each viewpoint reveals a different side of the city’s rich history and natural surroundings, making them a must-visit for anyone...

Best view of Old Town and the fortress from Kapuzinerberg. Best to approach it from the West (closest main path). It’s a short scramble down, with a few iron steps driven into the rock and cable to hold onto, then you follow the wall a short distance. Nice wide view. The higher viewpoints allowed only a narrow view of the fortress but were otherwise...

This southern path up to Kapuzinerberg is one we never took before, but it's interesting. Part of it is steps along a stone wall, which can be seen at certain point was built for defense, with the wall erected with an impressive height of...