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Things to Do in Salzburg

Some of the most important tourist attractions in Salzburg are Mozart's Birthplace, Residenzplatz, The Salzburg Residenz and the Residenzgalerie, Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter's Abbey.

Salzburg is famous for its music festivals, something that gets substantiated in the form of a number of historic theaters and concert halls that the city houses. These Festival Theaters (Festspielhäuser), consist of the large Festspielhaus and the smaller Haus fürMozart, between which is a foyer with fine frescoes, and the Karl-Böhm Hall, which is used for exhibitions and receptions and also sporting superb 17th-century frescoes. One of the most pivotal things to do in Salzburg is to walk down the Old town where you can encounter the culture and traditions of the city well.

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  • Salzburg Old Town

    #1 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 50210 times in trip plans

    salzburg old town

    Family And Kids, Town, Architecture , Unesco Site

    5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 24-hrs
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    A city straight out of a fantastical fairytale, Salzburg is a beautiful destination for any tourist. The fourth largest city in Austria, its clean roads, well preserved city center and stunning Baroque architecture are set against the ice tipped Alps. Salzburg’s Old Town garnered international fame when it was listed as one of UNESCO’s ...
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  • Fortress Hohensalzburg

    #2 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 36456 times in trip plans

    fortress hohensalzburg

    View Point, Castle, Family And Kids, Architecture

    Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    12 EUR 09:30 am - 05:00 pm
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    Sitting atop a small mountain, glaring down at the city, the Salzburg Fortress is a place of beauty with a rich past. Gradually enlarged over centuries, the 250 meter long and 150 meter wide fortress is the largest preserved medieval fortress in the whole of Europe. The austere looking exterior hides sumptuous state rooms within, along with a tortu...
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  • Salzburg Cathedral

    #3 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 37633 times in trip plans

    salzburg cathedral

    Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture , Cathedral

    Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
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    With an imposing façade, looming over the city, the Salzburg Cathedral is a famous monument, known for its magnificent 4000 pipe organ, gorgeous Baroque styled architecture and being the church where Mozart was baptized. It is located where the Residenzplatz flows into the city. The church is dedicated to the Saints Rupert and Vergilius. Thi...
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  • Mirabelle Palace And Gardens

    #4 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 44611 times in trip plans

    mirabelle palace and gardens

    Garden, Palace, Family And Kids

    Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 06:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    The beautifully landscaped gardens will have any visitor ready to burst into song; it did to the Von Trapp children! The Mirabelle Palace and Gardens are perhaps most famous as the site where the epic musical number ‘Do-Re-Mi’ was shot, from the 1959 movie the Sound of Music. Situated in the city center, this Baroque styled gem has been...
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  • Hellbrunn Castle

    #5 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 22995 times in trip plans

    hellbrunn castle

    Castle, Historical Site, Palace, Family And Kids, Architecture

    Fürstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    13 EUR 09:00 am - 05:30 pm
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    Called the ‘Lustschloss’, or ‘Pleasure Palace’, of Hellbrun and complete with a water park, the Hellbrunn Castle is both fascinating and entertaining, making it quite an experience for everyone who visits. Built at the command of the famous Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, visitors can tour the fine-looking ca...
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  • St Peter's Abbey

    #6 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 22388 times in trip plans

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    Religious Site, Cemetery, Family And Kids, Monastery

    Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    2 EUR 08:00 am - 06:30 pm
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    One of the oldest monasteries in Europe, the St. Peter’s Abbey is one of the prettiest places of worship in Europe. It was founded in 696 by Saint Rupert and the present day Romanesque style building stands at the foot of the Monchsberg. Located in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, it is known for its captivating cemetery, catacombs and...
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  • Red Bull Hangar

    #7 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 32818 times in trip plans

    red bull hangar

    Restaurant, Family And Kids, Architecture , Exhibition , Automobile Museum

    Wilhelm-Spazier-Straße 7a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 09:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    One of the more modern tourist attractions in the city, the Red Bull Hangar is an exciting display of historical airplanes, helicopters and Formula One racings cars. The Hangar is also home to a top rated restaurant called Ikarus, which was awarded two Michelin stars, two bars, a lounge and an aircraft. There are a multitude of things to view in th...
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  • Untersberg

    #8 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 28207 times in trip plans

    untersberg

    Mountain, Family And Kids, Adventure, Cable Car

    Untersberg, Salzburg, Austria

    21 EUR 24-hrs
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    Standing at 6,473 feet above ground, the Untersberg is not for the faint of heart! One of the peaks of the Berchtesgarden Alps, this prominent northern massif straddles the border between Salzburg and Germany. The beautiful city of Salzburg lies just 16 kilometers away, connected by a bus route. Adventurous travelers will be treated to an amazing v...
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  • Haus Der Natur

    #9 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 29772 times in trip plans

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    Museum, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Natural History Museum

    Museumsplatz 5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    8 EUR 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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    Take your kids to the Haus der Natur, filled with reptiles, fish and other great attractions. Founded in 1924, it is a museum of local natural history and is home to a large variety of exhibitions about different aspects of the nature in Salzburg. An aquarium, a reptile zoo and a Science Center are included. Their objective is to inspire visitors, ...
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  • Wasserspiele

    #10 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 18452 times in trip plans

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    Garden, Family And Kids, Fountain

    Castle Hellbrunn, Hellbrunn, Fürstenweg 37, Salzburg

    11 EUR 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
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    The Hellbrunn Palace is one of Salzburg’s most widely loved attractions. Built in 1619 by the Archbishop of the city (who had a penchant for playing pranks), it was named after a clear spring that supplied water to the palace. The main specialty of the palace is the water games that are played on the ground, thus the name ‘wasserspiele&...
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  • Petersfriedhof

    #11 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 25638 times in trip plans

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    Church, Monument, Cemetery, Family And Kids, Architecture

    Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5010 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 06:30 am - 06:00 pm
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    On the way to Salzburg Fortress, one will see a wrought iron gate leading into Petersfriedhof – the cemetery which surrounds the Church of St. Peters. It’s one of the two oldest graveyards in the city and is located right at the foot of the Festungsberg, with burials dating as far back as 1288. It was closed down in 1878 until 1930, whe...
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  • Franciscan Church

    #12 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 2588 times in trip plans

    Franciscan Church

    Church, Religious Site, Family And Kids

    Franziskanergasse 5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 06:30 am - 07:30 pm
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    The first church on this location was likely form the 8th century, and even though the current building was built around five centuries later, it is still one of the oldest churches in the city. Initially of a late Romanesque design, the church was given a Gothic choir and tower in the 15th century. In the 18th century, it was further spruced up wi...
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  • Stiegl-brauwelt

    #13 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 1907 times in trip plans

    stiegl-brauwelt

    Museum, Tour, Brewery, Adults

    Bräuhausstraße 9, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    13 EUR 24-hrs
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    Salzburg’s oldest privately owned brewery is also one of the oldest in the world. It was opened in 1492. Aside from the barley brew, visitors can also treat themselves to a tour of the brewery, which has the world’s tallest beer tower. The tour is also somewhat focused on history, serving up interesting facts about old brewing tradition...
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  • Kapuzinerberg

    #14 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 887 times in trip plans

    kapuzinerberg

    View Point, Family And Kids, Hill, Nature

    Kapuzinerberg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 24-hrs
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    This 636 meter high hill is more than a mere hiker’s pleasure. Neolithic settlements have been discovered here. Military fortifications have been built here, a now extant structure that was known as the Trompeterschlössl. The climb up the hill usually begins at Linzergasse, marked by the Baroque chapels known as Stations of the Cross. Ha...
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  • Old City Hall

    #15 of 67 Things to do in Salzburg | Added 2105 times in trip plans

    old city hall

    Historical Site, Family And Kids, Hall

    Kranzlmarkt 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

    N/A 09:00 am - 06:30 pm
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    Originally a 14th century burgher house that was purchased by the city in the 15th century, this medieval building with a Rococo facade was the old seat of the city government. But it manages to stand out from the other similar houses of its time thanks to its little bell and clock tower. The clock mechanism is one of the oldest in the country. Sti...
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