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- Tommo. Melbourne, Australia 50,394 contributions. Well preserved old town. The Old Town Centre of Salzburg also known as the Altstadt, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
- Alien W. 807 contributions. My Visit. A beautiful palace and gardens under the sunshine. The whole place is free and you cannot visit the interior of the building.
- Stirling B. Ottawa, Canada 649 contributions. Amazing old Cathedral. The Salzburg Cathedral has been around for 300 years and was where Mozart was baptized so there is a lot of history within the walls.
- Thesecretdiner. Hampshire, UK 136 contributions. Well worth going and its free. Well worth visiting and its FREE. good selection of historic Red Bull cars from F1 etc...
- Get Your Mozart and Maria Fix
- Spend Time Outdoors
- See The City from on High
- Go For A Canal Swim
- Swan Around A Palace
- Marvel at Holy Wonders
- Explore Public Art
- Feel The Festive Groove
You can’t move for Mozart and Maria in Salzburg. And while it’s tempting to take an official tour of the composer’s hood and The Sound of Music film locations, you can see plenty without spending a single cent. Piece together your own self-guided walking tour – GPSMYCITY has a free Mozart Walking Tour to get you started, which covers biggies likeMo...
With uplifting views of the Alps and a shockingly turquoise river running right through it, Salzburg is just as much about the outdoors as the urban. Its gardens are fabulous and free, from the sculpture-dotted parterres, rose gardens and leafy arbors ofSchloss Mirabell (incidentally the best vantage point for photos of the fortress-topped Altstadt...
Salzburg is at its most heart-stoppingly beautiful from above. One of the most memorable ways to see the city away from the tourist masses is to hike above its skyline of elegant rooftops, spires and domes. Puff up the Nonnbergstiege toStift Nonnberg for an on-high walk toFestung Hohensalzburg, with dress-circle views of the Alstadt. You can easily...
Flowing through the city since the Middle Ages, with its network of hidden underground waterways, Salzburg’sAlmkanal provides a splash of history. In summer, you can cycle or walk to Schloss Leopoldskron (the palatial backdrop for the lake scene in The Sound of Music) for a bracing swim in the canal’s chilly turquoise waters. If you happen to have ...
Schloss Mirabellis fantasy Salzburg in a regal nutshell. Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau had the palace built in 1606 to woo his lovely mistress, Salome Alt, who went on to bear him 15 children. In the 18th century, Hapsburg "starchitect" Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt worked his baroque magic here and you can take a peek at his handiwor...
One glance at the spires and domes encrusting Salzburg’s skyline tells you that this is a place built high and mighty on faith. And one way to really feel the city’s spirit is by devising your own mini tour of its places of worship. Kick off at Salzburg’s cathedral, or Dom, the cherry on the Altstadt’s historic cake. It’s free to see this masterpie...
Art is not just confined to museums in Salzburg. Bridging the gap between culture and the outdoors and shining a light on often overlooked areas of the city, there is a rich stash ofpublic artdotted all over town, which won’t cost you a thing to admire. TheWalk of Modern Art should be high on your agenda, spotlighting specially commissioned install...
As a vivacious, music-loving, culture-mad city, Salzburg has a jam-packed calendar of events, some of which are free. In summer, brass bands reverberate through the Altstadt whenVielklang comes to town, and Kapitelplatz gets crowds into the swing of the Salzburg Festival showing opera for free on abig screen. Kapitelplatz is also the castle-crowned...
- Appreciate the Beauty of Mirabell Palace Marble Hall. One of the things that made me love Salzburg even more is that one of its highlights, the Mirabell Palace, is open to visitors for free.
- Relive the Sound of Music Movie at Mirabell Garden. Visitors are also welcome to explore without a fee the beautiful Mirabell Palace garden, which is the most famous filming location for the Sound of Music movie in Salzburg.
- Watch the Sunrise at Hettwer Bastei (Bastion) You can also experience a very special sunrise and sunset in Salzburg for free. Simply head to the Hettwer Bastei bastion in Kapuzinerberg during the Golden Hour and you’ll be rewarded with one of the most magical and breathtaking views in Salzburg.
- See the Best View of Old Town Salzburg from Müllnersteg. If you’re into photography or simply want to see a view straight out of a fairytale in Salzburg, Müllnersteg is a free place you can visit to satisfy your visual cravings.
#1 in Salzburg. 0.2 miles to city center [SEE MAP] Free, Neighborhood/Area. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND. Read More. Since this central district – a UNESCO World Heritage Site –...
Mar 12, 2017 · Here are five free things to do in Salzburg, Austria: Visit Marabellgarten. The massive Mirabell garden rest at the base of the Mirabell Palace. From the famous Do-Re-Mi steps of the Sound of Music, you can see the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Inside you can stroll along the hedges and flowerbeds and spy on the statues in the Zwergerlgarten.
Jan 18, 2024 · 1. Mirabell Palace & Gardens. Built early in the 17th century by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his wife, Mirabell Palace and Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in Salzburg. The palace, the manicured gardens, the fountains, the views – everything is so beautiful. A visit here is like stepping into a fairytale!
Nov 7, 2023 · If the weather is kind, snag a table on the terrace for a view of the Salzach River. This article was first published Jul 12, 2022 and updated Nov 7, 2023. Discover the best things to do in Salzburg – from Mozart concerts to The Sound of Music bike rides and Alpine hikes to Habsburg palaces.
