Austria

Salzburg Audio Tour

Mozart's birthplace, baroque beauty, and Alpine drama

Explore Salzburg with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates Mozart's childhood, the baroque Old Town that earned UNESCO status, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress towering above the Salzach River. Salzburg packs more cultural history per square meter than cities ten times its size.

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Three steps, then you're exploring

01

Get the app

Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.

02

Walk anywhere

Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.

03

Just listen

Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.

Highlights

Stories waiting in Salzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress
Mozart's Birthplace
Mirabell Palace
Getreidegasse Salzburg Cathedral Residenz Kapuzinerberg Stift Nonnberg

Why it works here

Salzburg is made for walking with stories

Salzburg's compact Old Town is a walking paradise, but its stories — Mozart's prodigy childhood, the prince-archbishops who built the fortress, the Sound of Music filming locations — need narration to come alive. Wexplo delivers all three layers as you walk Getreidegasse.

Best time to visit

June to August for the Salzburg Festival, or December for Christmas markets in the cathedral square.

Languages spoken

German, English

Getting around

Compact center — everything on foot

Local Tip

Walk up to the Kapuzinerberg viewpoint on the east bank. It's less crowded than the fortress and offers the classic postcard view of Salzburg's domes and spires, with Wexplo narrating the skyline.

FAQ

Common questions about Salzburg

Is Wexplo free in Salzburg?

Yes. Download the app, open it in Salzburg, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.

Does Wexplo work offline in Salzburg?

Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.

What languages does Wexplo support?

14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.

How is this different from a guided tour?

No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.

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Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.