The Best Winter Day in Salzburg with Kids, Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is one of the most beautiful places in Austria. Visiting in winter can feel like you’re stepping into a postcard! Salzburg with kids can be a lot of fun, even in the snow. Walking around the city with the snow falling really felt like being in a winter wonderland. We only had a little over one day in Salzburg to explore, here’s what we did and some extra ideas to fill your Salzburg itinerary. There is a good mix of things to see outside and places you can go to warm up.

Salzburg’s most famous son has his own statue here. Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756. You cannot visit Salzburg without paying homage to the prolific composer! This statue is set in a beautiful square where you will also see horse-drawn carriages. With the snow, the buildings, and the statue it really feels like you are in picture-perfect Europe!

This is Salzburg’s best shopping area. The street is lined with everything from boutiques to big box stores like H&M. Perusing the shops for local treasures and Mozart balls (a local candy) is fun and entertaining for everyone. Don’t forget to admire the shop signs hanging above the street. Even McDonald’s has a fancy wrought iron sign!

You can also find Mozart’s birth house here, and you will see plenty of shops selling Mozart merchandise. Mozart’s birthplace is a museum you can tour. With our small children and double stroller, we opted to just admire the yellow house from outside. It would be an interesting place to tour though if you don’t have kids who can handle a quieter environment. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).