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Salzburg (Austrian German: [ˈsaltsbʊʁk], German: [ˈzaltsbʊʁk] ⓘ;) is the fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020, it had a population of 156,872. The town is on the site of the Roman settlement of Iuvavum. Salzburg was founded as an episcopal see in 696 and became a seat of the archbishop in 798. Its main sources of income were salt ...
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May 16, 2022 · Holly Johnson December 1, 2023. Ranking of the top 17 things to do in Salzburg. Travelers favorites include #1 Altstadt (Old Town), #2 Dom zu Salzburg (Salzburg Cathedral) and more.
- Salzburg Fortress
- Salzburg Old Town
- Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- Mozart’s Residence
- Hellbrunn Castle/Palace
- Salzburg Cathedral
- Neugebäude
- Getreidegasse
- Toy Museum
- Mozartplatz Square
Otherwise known as Hohensalzburg Castle, this imposing Fortress sits in a dominating position on top of the Festungsberg Hill and has been a major power hive for the rulers of Salzburg since the 1000’s. Since its inception, the castle has undergone many transformations, additions and expansions including a Funicular Cable Car leading from the botto...
One of the largest UNESCO World Heritage sights by area, the Salzburg Old town or Altstadt encompasses many of the City’s main sights and is full of historical buildings, beautifully designed squares and quaint little side-streets leading off to forgotten corners. The building style consists mainly of Medieval and Baroque architecture and the old t...
Salzburg is not short on historical buildings and gardens, but the Mirabell Palace is outstanding and is one of the finest in Austria. Listed as a cultural heritage monument, the Palace was built in 1606 and was used mainly as a pleasure palace. As well as the striking Marble Hall which is a venue for Palace Concerts, the Palace also has a wondrous...
Wherever you go in Salzburg, the influence and fame of Mozart is apparent – Born in a small house originally, the family moved to what is now known as “Mozarts Wohnhaus” in Makartplatz. The building was reconstructed as closely as possible to the original design after its destruction during World War II and is now open as a museum. This fantastic m...
Located in the southern Morgz district of Salzburg, Hellbrunn Castle or Palace is surrounded by a beautiful park and also has the Salzburg Zoo close by. Created in the 1600’s as a residential villa much like Mirabell Palace, Hellbrunn has a lively yellow rendering and its front façade is fully symmetrical. The main attraction of Hellbrunn Palace ho...
A fine example of a Baroque Cathedral, the Salzburg Cathedral is located in an enclosed square next to the Salzburg Residenz and St. Peter’s Abbey, creating a lovely historical area to visit. This Cathedral has been demolished and rebuilt several times from its initial creation in 774 and now stands as a striking piece of architecture; the front fa...
The Neugebäude or New Residence is a beautiful building in its own right and has halls decorated with Stuccos from the 1600’s and also hosts the Salzburg Museum but the main draw is the musical Glockenspiel. This wonderful arrangement of 35 bells was created in the 18th Century in Antwerp and shipped over to Salzburg where it took several years to ...
This famous and popular street runs for a stretch in the old town and is a standout destination for shopping. The narrow street has many buildings packed together that stretch far back and have beautiful designs and quaint little windows. Many passageways and courtyards spring from the main street and create romantic areas to explore, while small d...
You may think that a Toy Museum is purely for children, well the Salzburg Toy Museum thinks otherwise. Located close to Mozartplatz and Mirabell Palace, this fantastical place will provide hours of fun and wonder for children and adults alike. Split into two sections – The “museum” part contains various historical displays of old toys and games, wh...
Buried right in the centre of the Old Town, Mozartplatz is a peaceful square dominated by an ornate Bronze statue of the square’s namesake that was unveiled in the presence of his sons in the 1800’s. Aside from the statue, there is also several museums and attractions directly on the square including the Salzburg Museum, the Traklhaus and The Salzb...
2023. 2. Salzburger Altstadt. 9,039. Historic Sites. Festive Christmas market in the heart of the Old Town, alive with handmade chocolates and traditional crafts amidst historic Baroque architecture and cobblestone streets. See ways to experience (91) 2023. 3.
- Hear nuns sing at daybreak. As dawn breaks over the Alps, hoof it up the steep steps of the Nonnbergstiege to reach Stift Nonnberg by 6:45am to hear the hairs-on-end sound of nuns chanting Gregorian chorales at one of Europe’s oldest working abbeys.
- See the city from on high. Short but spectacular, the walk from Nonnberg to Festung Hohensalzburg along the Hohe Weg (Festungsgasse) lifts spirits instantly and gives a great overview of the city, with dress-circle views over the rooftops, spires, and domes of the baroque Altstadt to the forested mountains beyond.
- Drink up at the Augustiner Bräustübl. It’s Oktoberfest 365 days a year at the Augustiner Bräustübl, an offshoot of the Munich-run brewery that is Germany’s oldest, dating to 1328.
- Sing along to The Sound of Music. Come on, you know you want to… You don’t have to be a die-hard fan of The Sound of Music or be able to hit the octave-leaping high notes like Julie Andrews to want to hop on a bike and belt out a few songs pedaling between film locations with Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle Tours.
Salzburg, city, capital of Salzburg Bundesland (federal state), north-central Austria. It is situated in a level basin on both sides of the Salzach River near the northern foothills of the Alps and the Bavarian (German) border. The historic centre of the city, with its rich mix of art and architecture, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage ...
Austria, Europe. The joke 'If it ain't baroque, don't fix it' is a perfect maxim for Salzburg: the story-book Altstadt (old town) burrowed below steep hills looks much as it did when Mozart lived here 250 years ago. Beside the fast-flowing Salzach River, your gaze is raised inch by inch to graceful domes and spires, the formidable clifftop ...
