Self-Guided Tours in Salzburg

Walking tour for all those with a sweet tooth

A delightful free culinary tour (or should I call it an adventure?) from one sweet tooth to another

Self-guided tours provide a fantastic opportunity to explore at your own speed. I’m sure you enjoy sweets just as much as I do. That’s why I’ve put together this delightful tour for you.

On this tour, you’ll have the chance to taste all the delightful sweets that Salzburg has to offer. And remember to bring a thermos of tea or just a water bottle, in case it becomes a bit too sweet for your liking!

I suggest making one or a few reservations ahead of time since some of these popular spots could be fully booked.

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Note: Participants in this self-guided city tour that includes sweets tasting do so at their own risk. The organizer is not responsible for any health issues, including those related to diabetes or excessive consumption of sweets. Each participant is responsible for their own health and well-being throughout the tour.
Despite thorough research, all information is provided without guarantee. Prices and information are subject to change. No liability is accepted for errors or omissions.

You can download this self-guided tour as a PDF at the bottom of the website.

Station 1: Chocolate balls, named after Mozart from Café Fürst: Original Location on the Old Market Square

Address: Brodgasse 13, 5020 Salzburg (very close to Alten Markt)
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9.00 a.m. -7.00 p.m.
Sun. & Holidays: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

What I recommend you try here is… an original Mozartkugel (Mozartkugel it’s a small, round treat made of chocolate, featuring a layer of marzipan in the center, and occasionally a touch of nougat) to savor. Just take a moment to relax and enjoy!
Price: one Mozartkugel costs 2,00 euros

The family-owned Café „Fürst“. In 1890, Paul Fürst created here the original Mozartkugel, a distinctive sweet that has since become a symbol of Salzburg.

Station 2: A Couple of Chocolate Mice from „Braun„

Address: Churfürststraße 4, 5020 Salzburg (also very close to Alten Markt)
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Fr: 10.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m. & 1.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Sat. 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. & 1.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
closed on SUNDAY & public holidays

What I recommend you try here is… During the Christmas season, there’s a delightful treat you can find here: a handmade chocolate mouse. And this is not just any mouse, but a very special one! What makes it so special? Let me explain.

You might be familiar with the song „Silent Night, Holy Night,“ which was composed in Austria nearly 110 years ago. It was originally intended to be played for the very first time in a beautiful church on the organ, often referred to as the queen of instruments.

However, it ended up being performed on a guitar. Why is that? A little mouse – the very inspiration for the chocolate mouse – nibbled on the organ the night before Christmas. As a result, the instrument was rendered unusable. These days, no one holds any anger towards the mouse. If you think of her, it’s only with a smile.

And what if it’s not Christmas time? Then treat yourself to some chocolate pralines (one for each person). All pralines are handmade, delightful, and should be weighed out individually if needed.
Price: two chocolate handmade mice from Austria cost 8,70 euros; one chocolate praline costs about 1,00 euro.

Station 3: Pretzels on the University Square

Address: Universitätsplatz, 5020 Salzburg (also very close to Alten Markt)
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Fr: 7.00 a.m. -16.00 p.m.
Sat. 6.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
closed on Sundays & public holidays

Handmade Pretzels from Austria! Of course with chocolate and nuts 🙂
Price: 4,90 euros

Pretzels hold significant importance in Salzburg. If you look closely, you’ll notice numerous coats of arms throughout the city. Many of the lions depicted in the coats of arms of Salzburg’s rulers have tails that resemble pretzels, just like the one shown in the picture.

Also the University of Salzburg features a lion with a pretzel tail as a symbol in its logo: Link

Station 4: Gingerbread from „Pirker“

Address: Universitätsplatz 15, 5020 Salzburg
Opening Hours:
Tu.-Fr: 10.00 a.m. -12.30 p.m. & 1.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Sat. 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
closed on Mondays, Sundays & public holidays

A handmade gingerbread from Austria! You don’t have to eat it right away; you can take it with you.
Price: Prices vary depending on the size and type of product.

Station 5: Apple strudel from Café Mozart

Address: Getreidegasse 22, 5020 Salzburg
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Sat: 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Sun. 9.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
https://cafemozartsalzburg.at/en/
Mail: info@cafemozartsalzburg.at
Phone: +43 662 843958

Apple strudel with vanilla sauce (or with vanilla ice cream) and hot chocolate with whipped cream: Delicious!
Price: 11,00 euros (Apple strudel with vanilla sauce: 6,00 euros; hot chocolate with whipped cream: 5,00 euros)

Station 6: Salzburger Nockerl from „Sternbräu„

Address: Griesgasse 23, 5020 Salzburg
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Sun: 11.30 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
https://www.sternbrau.at/the-sternbraeu/?lang=en
Mail: office@sternbrau.at
Phone: +43 (0)662 84 21 40
Book a table

Indulge in the traditional Austrian Salzburger Nockerl – a light, airy soufflé that simply dissolves on your palate. Its soft texture and subtle sweetness capture the spirit of Salzburg, making it an essential experience for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Austria!
Price (for one portion for 1 person): from 7,00 to 10,50 euros (In Sternbräu, there are multiple entrances. In one section of the restaurant, you can find larger Salzburger Nockerl, while in another section, the portions are smaller (though both are meant for one person). As a result, the prices vary.)
(about 20-30 mins. preparation time!)

Station 7: A cake from „Fingerlos“

Address: Franz-Josef-Str. 9, 5020 Salzburg
Opening Hours:
Tue.-Sun: 7.30 a.m. – 7.30 p.m. (on 24th Dec. until 4.00 p.m.)
closed on Mondays and 25.12.24, 26.12.24, 1.1.2025
Mail: cafe-fingerlos@gmx.at
Phone: +43 (0)662 874213