By Boat

For a magically different vantage point, take a round-trip boat ride along the relentlessly scenic Salzach River, departing at the Markartsteg in the Altstadt from April until October. The boat journeys as far south as Hellbrunn Palace (depending on the water level). In June, July, and August you can also take the cruise as you enjoy a candlelight dinner—the real dessert is a floodlit view of Salzburg.