Timeline
15:12
Arrive at the zoo before the golden hour. The grounds are quiet, and the traditional Austrian restaurant is open for a relaxed pre-sunset meal or coffee. It is open until 23:00 every day.
15:52
Watch the light shift over the animal enclosures. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the south Salzburg landscape.
16:12
Walk north to Raschhofer's Rossbräu. This is a short walk from the zoo area. Order the Kaiserschmarrn, a fluffy shredded pancake that is a local favourite. The restaurant is open until 24:00 on weekdays.
16:52
Return to the zoo perimeter or stay in the immediate vicinity for a final stroll in the dark. The zoo remains lit and open until 23:00, offering a peaceful end to the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the zoo to the dining options near the Botanischer Garten is straightforward. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the area. The zoo is open 365 days a year, so you can always visit.
Check before you go
- Raschhofer's Rossbräu is open Mo-Sa 11:30-24:00 and Su, PH 11:00-22:00.
- Salzburg Zoo is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Salzburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).