Travel Salzburg: This Summer, Cool Holidays On The Hills

Summer is the best time to visit Salzburg. July to be specific is when the weather and the activities really heat up. You should not miss the summer festival in the city, which is a mix of world-class opera and classic music, Mozart aficionados mixing with Sound of Music day-trippers. 

Just outside the city limits, tourists should discover the quirky performances such as the miners’ sword dance known as Schwerttanz in the town of Hallein, or the ceremonial pole-carrying event, Prangstangen. The mountains and lakes around Salzburg are a spectacular setting for summer swims, hikes and bikes.