Salzburger Altstadt (Historic Centre of Salzburg) — UNESCO Old Town Walk + Baroque Squares & Riverside Views (Free Access)

Salzburger Altstadt is Salzburg’s historic old town — a beautifully preserved medieval + Baroque city core on both sides of the Salzach River. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage area, and there’s no ticket gate (public streets), so you explore free and self-guided.

• Free self-guided access to Salzburg Old Town streets, squares, and public spaces.

• Perfect for: first-time Salzburg visitors, photographers, architecture/history lovers, café-hoppers.
• Not ideal if you want a single “entry attraction” — this is a whole-district wander.

• Wander the lanes, cross bridges for viewpoints, and loop through the main old town areas at your own pace.

• Tickets / price (official): Free (public neighbourhood access).
• Opening hours (official): no attraction gate hours (public streets).

• Time needed: 2—4 hours (or split into day + night stroll).
• UNESCO listing confirms the historic centre’s significance and preservation.

Salzburg’s UNESCO old town — free to explore, best done as a long walk with lots of photo stops.