Austria, Europe
Salzburg in March
Spring is late in the Alps, but Easter Festival concerts begin in some years.
The straight answer
March is a quiet, good-value month to visit Salzburg. Spring is late in the Alps, but Easter Festival concerts begin in some years.
- Weather
- Cool, highs near 50F (10C)
- Crowds
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- Prices
- 2 of 5
What March is like in Salzburg
March is cool, with highs near 50F (10C). Spring comes late in the Alps, so gardens are still waking up and mountain snow lingers. Crowds and prices are low. In years when Easter falls in March, the Salzburg Easter Festival brings opera and orchestral concerts founded by Herbert von Karajan, and the town gets busier that week.
It suits concert lovers and travelers who want a quiet city break before the season. It is not a month for lake swimming or high hikes. Hellbrunn's trick fountains usually reopen in April, so families may prefer to wait a few weeks. If you want blooms and long days, aim for May.
Make the most of March
What is especially good about Salzburg this month.
Easter Festival, some years
When Easter falls in March, the Easter Festival fills the concert halls. Check the dates for your year.
Fortress without crowds
Hohensalzburg is quiet in March, with clear views of snowy peaks.
Marionette Theater
The Salzburg Marionette Theater performs operas with puppets, a charming evening for kids and adults.
What to pack for March
- A warm jacket
- Layers for changing weather
- Waterproof shoes
- An umbrella
Our timing tip
Check the Easter date before booking, since festival week raises hotel prices sharply.
Book Salzburg for March.
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- Hotels for March
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Vacation rentals in SalzburgWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in SalzburgTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Salzburg for March. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in March
Salzburg Easter Festival
Around Holy Week, dates move with Easter
An opera and orchestral festival founded by Herbert von Karajan.
Things to do in Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of the largest medieval castles in Europe, reached by funicular. Go early or late afternoon.
Mozart's Birthplace
On the Getreidegasse, the busiest street in town. Visit at opening to avoid the crush.
DomQuartier
One ticket for the prince-archbishops' Residenz state rooms, the Cathedral galleries, and the museum of St. Peter's Abbey.
Hellbrunn Palace and the trick fountains
Water games that soak visitors, open in the warmer months, roughly April to early November.
Untersberg cable car
Rises to about 1,800 meters for Alpine views over Salzburg. Closed for maintenance in some spring and fall weeks.
Eisriesenwelt ice cave
The world's largest ice cave, near Werfen. Open roughly May to October; dress warmly.
Beat the crowds
- Walk the Getreidegasse and visit Mozart's Birthplace before 10am, when tour groups arrive.
- Stay a few nights instead of day-tripping from Munich or Vienna; the old town is at its best in the evening.
- Go to the Christmas markets on weekday afternoons, not weekend evenings.
- For the Salzburg Festival, book tickets as soon as sales open and reserve hotels at the same time, or stay in a nearby town with a train link.
Know before you go
- Hellbrunn's trick fountains and the Eisriesenwelt ice cave are seasonal, closed in winter.
- Mountain cable cars like the Untersberg close for maintenance for a few weeks in spring and fall.
- Shops close on Sundays and public holidays, though museums and restaurants stay open.
- Christmas markets usually close on December 24 or 26; the city is quiet on Christmas Day.
Salzburg in March, quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?
March is a quiet, good-value month to visit Salzburg. Spring is late in the Alps, but Easter Festival concerts begin in some years.
What is the weather like in Salzburg in March?
Cool, highs near 50F (10C).
Is Salzburg crowded in March?
March is one of the quieter months in Salzburg; most sights can be done without long waits.
What is happening in Salzburg in March?
Salzburg Easter Festival (around holy week, dates move with easter).
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