Salzach River Cruise in Salzburg

See Salzburg from a brand-new perspective as you glide down the Salzach River through the heart of the historic Old Town. This relaxing cruise offers a unique vantage point of the city’s iconic skyline and lush surrounding landscapes, making it the perfect way to unwind during your visit.

A cruise in Salzburg is a wonderful experience when visiting the capital of the Salzburgerland region. The relaxing cruise on the Salzach River starts near the Marko-Feingold-Steg bridge in Salzburg’s Old Town and continues for about 8 kilometers along the river to the Hellbrunn Palace area in the south of the city. Click for more information on online tickets for the cruise.

Please note: You can get tickets for a basic cruise for free if you have the Salzburg Card (order the card online). Before boarding the ship, you must collect your tickets from the main ticket office at the pier.

The Salzach River Crossing the City of Salzburg. Credits: Pixabay/mherfurt

Additional Essential Information for the Salzburg Cruise

Cruise Schedule:

The cruise operates from the end of March to the end of October.

Basic River Cruise: 40 minutes.

April: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM. On weekends and holidays also at 1:00 PM.
May: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM.
June: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM.
July & August: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM.
September: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM.
October: 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM.