It is situated on the Salzach River, approximately 150 kilometers east of Munich, Germany, and 300 kilometers west of Vienna, Austria. Salzburg is the capital city of its state, Salzburg, which is further subdivided into five districts.
Salzburg's location on a map can be described as follows:
- Latitude and Longitude: Salzburg's geographic coordinates are approximately 47°48′N 13°02′E.
- Country: Austria
- Region: Central-Northern Austria
- State: Salzburg (Capital City)
- Salzach Valley: Salzburg lies in the Salzach Valley, an area formed by the Salzach River as it flows through the northern Limestone Alps.
- Alpine Foothills: The city is located at the foot of the Alps, surrounded by the mountains of the Tennengebirge, Untersberg, and the Berchtesgaden Alps.
- Proximity to Borders: Salzburg is close to the borders of Germany (Bavaria) to the north and west and Slovenia to the south.
Salzburg's strategic position at the crossroads of Central Europe and the Alps has contributed to its cultural, historical, and economic importance throughout history.