Arriving into Salzburg Airport, the Alps already tower imposingly, giving you an idea of the dramatic landscapes that can be explored on two wheels from this charming Austrian city. With scooter hire or motorcycle hire, you'll have the freedom to discover Salzburg's baroque architecture, winding cobblestone lanes, medieval fortresses and beautiful natural surroundings. Wander through Mirabell Gardens and see Mirabell Palace, then walk across the river to Old Town, where you can visit Mozart's birthplace and enjoy coffee and cake in a traditional café.
The sprawling Hohensalzburg Fortress, perched atop Festungsberg mountain, offers panoramic views over the city and makes an easy ride up the winding road. Further afield, take your rental motorbike through the lake region, stopping off at the picturesque towns of St Gilgen or St Wolfgang. Ride through the Salzkammergut mountains to Hitler's Eagles Nest at Berchtesgaden, with its dramatic clifftop viewpoint.
Or head south to Zell Am See, nestled beautifully between steep forested slopes and the mirror-flat lake. Wherever your motorcycle or scooter takes you while based in Salzburg, you'll be met with that pure Alpine air and the whistle of mountain streams tumbling down from the heights. Tackling twisty roads, hairpin bends and mountain passes is made all the more exciting from the saddle of your own rental bike.
With so much stunning scenery surrounding the city, hiring a motorcycle, scooter or quad bike is by far the best way to maximise your time exploring the Salzburg region.