Shopping · Salzburg · Austria
Shopping in Salzburg
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Salzburg's shopping is concentrated in the old town lanes, with traditional dress, chocolates and crafts alongside international brands under the iron signs of Getreidegasse. Best souvenirs: Mozartkugeln, Traditional dress and Salt products.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Mozartkugeln
Where to shop
Getreidegasse
The main shopping lane, with fashion chains, jewellers and souvenir shops behind traditional wrought-iron signs.
Linzergasse
Right-bank street with independent shops, bakeries and gift stores.
Alter Markt and Judengasse
Confectioners, traditional costume shops and the city's old pharmacy.
Markets
Grünmarkt
Produce, flowers and snacks on Universitätsplatz behind Mozart's birthplace on most mornings except Sundays.
Schrannenmarkt
Large farmers' market around St. Andrew's Church near Mirabell on Thursday mornings.
Christkindlmarkt
Christmas market on Cathedral and Residenz squares from late November to around Christmas.
What to buy
Mozartkugeln
Hand-made originals from the Fürst confectionery or mass-produced versions in red and gold foil.
Traditional dress
Dirndls, Lederhosen and Trachten jackets from specialist shops in the old town.
Salt products
Bath and cooking salts from the Salzkammergut mines that gave the city its name.
Christmas decorations
Hand-painted ornaments and carved figures, sold year round in some old town shops.
Schnapps and liqueurs
Fruit brandies and herbal liqueurs from local distilleries.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Altstadt
Getreidegasse
The old town's main shopping lane is known for its wrought-iron guild signs hanging over every doorway, including on international chains.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Photo spot
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Salzburger Nockerl, Mozartkugel, Kaiserschmarrn and Apple strudel. Traditional restaurants and coffee houses in the old town; order it for two and expect a wait of about 20 minutes. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Altstadt (left-bank old town) | $$$$ | Baroque squares, Getreidegasse shop signs and the cathedral beneath the fortress |
| Right-bank old town and Linzergasse | $$$ | Steep Steingasse, a long shopping street and the Kapuzinerberg rising behind |
| Andräviertel and Mirabell | $$ | Grid of 19th-century streets around Mirabell Gardens and the Thursday market |
| Mülln | $$ | Monastery brewery, church on a rock and quiet lanes at the foot of the Mönchsberg |
| Hauptbahnhof and Elisabeth-Vorstadt | $ | Station quarter with chain hotels, hostels and the main bus hub |
| Parsch and Aigen | $$$ | Leafy villa suburbs on the slopes of the Gaisberg |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Round up the bill or add about 5–10% for good service, telling the waiter the total you want to pay when you hand over your money or card.
- Greet people with 'Grüß Gott' in shops and restaurants, and say 'Auf Wiedersehen' when you leave.
- The Salzburg Card pays off if you visit three or more sights a day, as it includes transport and the fortress funicular.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–March; the busiest months are July–August.
- March: Salzburg Easter Festival (around Easter, March or April)
- April: Salzburg Easter Festival (around Easter)
- May: Whitsun Festival — baroque and opera programme (usually May or June, around Pentecost)
- June: Whitsun Festival (some years in June)
- July: Salzburg Festival — opera, drama and concerts (usually late July to end of August)
- August: Salzburg Festival continues (until late August)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Salzburg?
Mozartkugeln, Traditional dress, Salt products and Christmas decorations.
+Where is the best shopping in Salzburg?
Getreidegasse: The main shopping lane, with fashion chains, jewellers and souvenir shops behind traditional wrought-iron signs.
+What are the best markets in Salzburg?
Grünmarkt, Schrannenmarkt and Christkindlmarkt.