Salzburg is perfect for a campervan trip: you'll find well-equipped pitches close to the city and you'll be in nature in no time. You can stroll through the Getreidegasse in the morning and relax by a lake in the Salzkammergut in the afternoon. The surrounding area offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities, whether it's hiking, climbing or cycling. Thanks to the compact city structure, you can quickly get out of the hustle and bustle and into the countryside. With a rented camper, you have the freedom to explore the beauty of the Salzburg region at your own pace and always have your home on four wheels with you.

Whether you're heading towards the Alps or exploring the Salzburg Lake District, your road trip starts perfectly with your campervan in Salzburg. Here are five varied campervan tour tips for your trip:

Campervan Tour Salzburg No. 1: Salzkammergut & Lake Tour (approx. 250 km / 5 days)

Crystal-clear lakes, charming villages and mountain panorama: This round trip takes you through the Salzkammergut - pure nature and pleasure.

Day 1: Salzburg - Old Town & Hohensalzburg Fortress Day 2: Fuschlsee & Wolfgangsee - Swimming and boating Day 3: Hallstatt - UNESCO World Heritage Site & Dachstein view Day 4: Traunsee - Gmunden & Schloss Ort Day 5: Return trip via Mondsee with lakeside promenade

Campervan Tour Salzburg No. 2: Hohe Tauern National Park (approx. 300 km / 6 days)

This route takes you to great heights: Waterfalls, glacier roads and alpine adventures await in the largest protected area of the Alps.

Day 1: Salzburg - Departure towards Zell am See Day 2: Krimml Waterfalls - Hiking and marveling Day 3: Gerlospass & Mittersill - High alpine drive Day 4: Hohe Tauern National Park Center Day 5: Großglockner High Alpine Road - Panoramic tour Day 6: Return trip via Bruck an der Glocknerstraße

Campervan Tour Salzburg No. 3: Mozart & Mountains compact (approx. 180 km / 4 days)

Ideal for culture and nature fans with little time: Cultural city of Salzburg meets mountain idyll in Tennengau. Day 1: Salzburg - City tour, Mirabell Gardens & Mozart House Day 2: Hallein - Salt Worlds & Celtic Village Day 3: Golling - Waterfall and Bluntautal Day 4: Abtenau - Hiking & Tobogganing

Campervan Tour Salzburg No. 4: Panorama Alpenstraße (approx. 320 km / 7 days)

A spectacular tour along the Alpenstraße with highlights for hikers, nature lovers and photographers.

Day 1: Salzburg - Camper start & provisions Day 2: Berchtesgaden - Königssee & Jennerbahn Day 3: Ramsau - Almbachklamm & Hirscheckblitz Day 4: Lofer - Saalach & Almenwelt Day 5: Zell am See - Lakeside & Kitzsteinhorn view Day 6: Saalfelden & Maria Alm Day 7: Return trip to Salzburg

Campervan Tour Salzburg No. 5: Lakes & Thermal Baths (approx. 220 km / 5 days)

Pure relaxation between thermal baths, nature and bathing fun for the whole family.

Day 1: Salzburg - Start & walk along the Salzach Day 2: Bad Ischl - Kaisertherme & Kurpark Day 3: Attersee - SUP & Swimming Day 4: Bad Aussee - Narzissenbad & Alpine spa town Day 5: Mondsee - Final day on the water

Wild camping is generally prohibited in Austria, but is often tolerated in more remote areas if you behave considerately.

Around Salzburg, there are many well-maintained campsites and RV pitches. Highly recommended:

Camping Nord-Sam Salzburg: Only 5 km from the center, quiet location, electricity, disposal, supermarket nearby.Panorama Camping Stadtblick: Great view of the old town, ideal for city tours with the camper.Campingplatz Wolfgangsee-Birkenstrand: Directly on the lake with swimming and good sanitary facilities.

Wild camping is generally prohibited in Austria, but is often tolerated in more remote areas if you behave considerately.

Salzburg stands for the finest Austrian cuisine. Be sure to try:

Salzburger NockerlKasnockenTafelspitz Backhendl

You can find the aforementioned dishes on almost every menu. In the old town, there are also charming weekly markets and supermarkets such as Spar, Billa or Hofer, where you can stock up on groceries if you want to cook well and cheaply yourself. You can also get regional products at farmers' markets such as the Schrannenmarkt, which takes place every Thursday.