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Salzburg Sightseeing City Cruise on Salzach River

Salzburg river cruise boat on Salzach River with passengers enjoying city views.

Duration

40 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Ride in comfort on a modern boat with up to 1200 HP.

    • Admire magnificent panoramic views of the “Salt Fortress”.

    • Marvel at the backdrop of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge peaks.

    • Take in the best side of the city from the vantage point of the Salzach River.

    • Upgrade to priority boarding and enjoy first access to choose your preferred indoor seat before other passengers.

    • 40 minutes River Cruise on the Salzach River

    • Priority boarding with early access to choose your preferred indoor seat (as per option selected)

    • Food and drinks

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 608 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Ziemer, C

    Group
    Verified booking
    Aug 2025
    Tickets were exchanged without any problems. Had booked for the wrong day. Very good explanations from the captain.

    Veerle R

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jul 2024
    We've got 5 tickets, each with a value of 14,25€. We've payed you 90€ for this experience. It does not feel like value for money.

    Wolfgang O

    Solo
    Verified booking
    May 2024
    Great organized boat tour on the Salzach with a mega dedicated crew. Highly recommended!

    Headout Guest

    Verified booking
    Aug 2024

    Headout Guest

    Verified booking
    Aug 2024
  • See Salzburg from a unique perspective as you cruise along the scenic Salzburg River aboard a modern sightseeing boat.

    Getting started

    Board your cruise and settle into a modern vessel specially designed for the Salzburg River. With large panoramic windows and a shallow draught of just 38 cm, the boat offers comfortable sightseeing throughout the journey.

    What to expect

    Salzburg River cruise

    Enjoy a 40-minute cruise showcasing some of Salzburg's most beautiful sights and landscapes.

    Features

    • Glide along the Salzburg River in a modern boat powered by up to 1200 HP.

    • Enjoy panoramic views through the boat's large windows, designed to maximize sightseeing opportunities.

    • Take in the impressive natural scenery surrounding Salzburg from the water.

    • Pass the exclusive residential area in the southern part of the city.

    • Admire the Haggen and Teggen mountains as they create a stunning backdrop along the route.

    Return to your departure point after experiencing Salzburg's cityscape, residential districts, and mountain scenery from the gentle waters of the Salzburg River.

  • What to bring

    • A valid photo ID for children using reduced-price tickets.

    What's not allowed

    • Outside food and beverages.

    • Personal alcohol.

    • Smoking on board.

    Accessibility

    • This cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

    • This cruise is not pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Pets are allowed on board.

    • Children aged 4–14 enjoy reduced ticket pricing.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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