Austria · BOAT TRIPS IN SALZBURG
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 boat trips in Salzburg worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise Salzburg’s Salzach River for skyline views, mountain scenery, live captain commentary, and a playful Mozart finale in 40 minutes.
“The concert was excellent and the venue is lovely.”
Review of Salzburg’s river cruise, fortress dinner, and Mozart concert, with honest advice on food, views, timing, mobility, and value.
“Superbly run. The cruise and narration was excellent and fun boat-waltzing back to the dock. Dinner and concert at the fortress was very special and a highlight of a very memorable day in Salzburg.”
Cruise the Salzach to Hellbrunn Palace, ride a vintage double-decker bus, and explore Salzburg’s playful trick fountains in 2.5 hours.
“Not enough time give to look around or sit and have a refreshment. It was a very warm day and we had to rush around”
Review of Salzburg’s river cruise, fortress dinner, funicular, and Mozart concert, with honest advice on stairs, food, views, timing, and value.
“Directions to meeting is not clear. Map to Fortress was not clear. Need to let people know in the advertising that you will be walking uphill on cobblestones.”
Review of Salzburg’s 40-minute Salzach cruise, with Alpine views, live commentary, boat tricks, seating tips, price advice, and drawbacks.
“We had a really nice trip along the river with this cruise. The captain was a very pleasant englishman who entertained the kids well. It was very warm inside the boat but we soon realised there were some seats outside at the very end past the bar. After so much walking around the city it was nice to sit and enjoy the scenery.”
Cruise the Salzach to Hellbrunn Palace, enjoy its playful trick fountains, an audio-guided visit, and a London bus ride back to Salzburg.
“Non-refundable, so be sure before you book. I double booked by mistake, and was stuck with the double cost. Tour itself was very good, worth it. Been to Salzburg over 40 years ago, so a nice review.”
Cruise the Salzach, ride to Hohensalzburg Fortress, and hear Mozart in a grand hall. Practical timing and value advice for Salzburg visitors.
“I booked a river cruise & best of Mozart fortress concert. The information I received indicates overall activity is a total 2hours, starting at 4:00pm, and I thought would be finishing at 6:00pm. I had no idea that the concert was going to start at 8:00pm. Which we couldn’t attend because we had to catch a train. Unfortunately I felt the whole thing was west of money. It was not made clear that the concert would start at 8:00PM. when I wrote to the organizers they didn't even apologies for the misleading information. In all this was not worthwhile and west of money for us.”
Pair a Salzach River cruise with Mozart in Salzburg’s hilltop fortress, including funicular rides, mountain views, and a 90-minute concert.
“Was advertised as river cruise and then concert. 2-1/2 hours, done by 7:30. Instead, the cruise was done by 5:45, and the concert didn’t start till 8:30. We had made other plans after 7:30, and couldn’t make the concert because of the misleading time announcement.”
