Salzburg means “salt castle”, referring to its massive fortress and the white gold from the mountains in the South. It is the capital of a federal province of Austria with the same name. Its approximately 150.000 residents make it the fourth biggest Austrian city; beyond that, it is Austria‘s most beautiful region. The city‘s magnificent baroque town centre is rated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and can easily be explored by strolling along the charming alleys. A classic music festival, the city‘s most famous son Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the heart-warming musical „The Sound of Music“ created the area‘s fame and popularity with music enthusiasts all over the world.
Salzburg`s climate in October
Salzburg is nice all around the year - yet every month has its specific attractions. October is the harvest month - and bears the last chance to see Salzburg in warm weather before winter comes. In October, autumn finally arrives in Salzburg: Typically, you still get a couple of very warm and sunny days, but over-all, temperatures drop and you will be able to tell immediately that the summer is over. The average temperature drops to a daily maximum of 15 degrees Celsius, the minimum to 5 degrees. There are four hours of sunshine each day. On the other hand, October is the month with the smallest number of rainy days: „Only“ nine, welcome to Salzburg. To summarize this information: Bring „normal“ clothing (ie. long sleeves) and dress in layers. Prepare for the worst (rain and temperatures under 10 degrees) and hope for the best (sunshine and temperatures over 20 degrees). Both levels are possible in October.
Things to see and do in Salzburg in October
 The „Salzburger Kulturtage“ are a series of concerts, opera and theatre that targets a local audience; they were founded in 1972 to provide an affordable alternative to the very expensive Salzburg Festival of the summer. Today, they are quite popular, and - as intended - visited mostly by people from the city of Salzburg or its surroundings. Don′t expect the glamour of the Festspiele - but if you have a serious interest in music or theatre, you might even prefer the more private Salzburger Kulturtage. | /Pictures/$FILE/spacer.gif?Open) |