The Salzach River

The Salzach

The Salzburg audio-guided tour has you walk along the waters of the Salzach, the river that crosses the city in its centre and separates the old town from the right bank. It is one of the great natural breathing spaces of the city.

The river of the Salzburg land

With its two hundred and twenty-six kilometres in length, the Salzach is the main river of the Salzburg land. For Salzburg is at once the name of the city and that of the land in which it is located. In Austria, the lands are the federated states of the country, on a principle close to that of Germany, even if the Austrian federated states have a little less power. The country has nine of them, including that of Salzburg. The river, whose name evokes salt, recalls the historical wealth of the region, long drawn from the trade of this precious resource.

What there is to see

Along the Salzach unfold fine walks that offer views over the pastel houses, the bridges and the fortress dominating the old town. The river links the two banks of Salzburg and structures the whole urban landscape. Its banks are a place of relaxation appreciated by inhabitants as by visitors, ideal for a peaceful walk along the water.

Practical information

The Salzach crosses the centre of Salzburg. Its banks and its walks are freely accessible on foot at all hours and on the level. The bridges that span it offer fine viewpoints over the city and the fortress.

What is the length of the Salzach?

Two hundred and twenty-six kilometres; it is the main river of the Salzburg land.

What is a land in Austria?

It is a federated state of the country; Austria has nine of them, including that of Salzburg, on a principle close to Germany.