Salzburg Sightseeing
At some point between the magnificent Mirabell gardens, the mighty Hohensalzburg Fortress and the picturesque spires that dominate the city′s skyline, you might feel overwhelmed by impressions.
Where should one begin? What are the best places to spend the limited time most tourists have? This section of our website should help you to find out what the best sights are - no matter if you want to spend a day or a week in Salzburg.
Top Sights: 10 "Must See′s"
We have selected 10 sights of Salzburg that we consider essential for every respectable visit in our city. Find the links below or in the main article on top-sights.
1.) Salzburger Dom - the city′s cathedral
The Dom in all it′s Baroque glory was opened in 1628 and has proved to be Salzburg′s top attraction ever since. ::more
2.) St. Peter′s monastery & cemetery
This Benedictine monastery was founded in 696 and is considered to be the
oldest north of the Alps. ::more
3.) Salzburg Castle - Festung Hohensalzburg
One of the biggest castles of Europe, Salzburg′s fortress provides its visitors with stunning views over the valley.
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4.) Getreidegasse - Salzburg′s busiest alley
The most fashionable shopping mile in the city is also its most expensive, a scenic medieval alley in which Mozart was born! ::more
5.) Mozart Square - the heart of Salzburg
This beautiful square covers some of the city′s Roman foundations, but since 1842 also hosts the Mozart memorial. ::more
6.) Mozart birthplace & living place
The house in which baby Mozart was born in 1756, and
the one he used to live and work in later, host popular museums today.
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7.) Residenz Castle - the gem of the Prince Archbishops
The Residenz Castle of the Prince Archbishops of Salzburg was intended to
show their power - and still does this job well. ::more
8.) St. Sebastian church & cemetery
The church of St. Sebastian is an attraction by itself, for its cloisters and tranquil cemetery
hosting the Mozart′s family tomb. ::more
9.) Hellbrunn Palace, park & trick fountains
Hellbrunn castle with its trick fountains was the Prince Archbishop′s private passion.
A lavish Baroque masterpiece.
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10.) Mirabell Palace & Gardens
You haven′t seen the Mozartstadt until you have strolled along the gardens of Mirabell Palace. Modern Salzburg′s city hall is still as attractive as it was when Fräulein Maria and the Trapp children danced between thousands of flowers around it. ::more on the castle or ::more on the gardens
See also our alphabetical list of "Salzburg
Attractions". Or see the lists of:
Museums -
Castles & Palaces -
Churches & Religious Sights -
YouTube
Movies
Salzburg Interactive: 10 "Must Do′s"
Eat a Mozartkugel, drink beer, sing "Sound of Music" songs - 10 things that you should do to make your visit a well-rounded event. ::more
By the way: We now got an article on
10 things NOT to do in
Salzburg - tourist traps, ways to waste your time and bad value for
money. In this article you will find out how independent information can look.
More Sights You Shouldn′t Miss
The list above contains only the most important highlights. Below, you will find other attractions of Salzburg that we consider worthwhile seeing. Note also our main article on sights you should not miss.
Dreifaltigkeitskirche - Trinity Church
Fischer von Erlach built many churches in his life - here you can see his first one, in all its Baroque glory. ::more
Have the famous Augustiner brewery beer in one of the best Augustiner Keller of Austria - and a great beer garden! ::more
There′s no Franziskaner Beer in Salzburg, but a respective abbey and church in the heart of the city. ::more
Kapuzinerberg & Capuchin Abbey
The Kapuziner Abbey in a plain building that offers some of the Mozartstadt′s most spectacular views and pleasant walks. ::more
The University of Salzburg′s church and Fischer von Erlach′s best work - Baroque at its best! ::more
This article gives an overview on the Old Town or Altstadt of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ::more
The "little sister" of the Getreidegasse is among the busiest shopping lanes of the city, if not Austria. ::more
A modern museum dedicated to history and culture of Salzburg, both city and province. ::more
Residenz Neugebäude & Glockenspiel
The Prince Archbishop′s splendid guesthouse and library is famous for its Flemish Glockenspiel bells. ::more
Festspielhäuser - Festival halls
The festival halls are the main stages for the Salzburg Festival - check out where the rich and beautiful spend their summers! ::more
The Baroque parish church of the Nonntal district is somewhat neglected by most visitors; but don′t make the mistake to miss it! ::more
The fortress is the most outstanding fortification in Central Europe - but only one part of the city′s mighty walls. Find more of them whilst rambling on a scenic hill. ::more
On the Capuchin Mountain you will find rewarding views, Baroque fortifications and natural beauty only minutes from the busy streets of the Altstadt. ::more
St. Marcus is the church of a nunnery that formally occupied the site; it′s another grand church by Fischer von Erlach. ::more
Don′t miss the first nunnery North of the Alps, founded in the 8th century - just don′t call it Nonnberg Abbey! ::more
The former gardens of the Prince Archbishop, the World′s oldest zoo, a modern institution - and great fun! ::more
The Parish Church of Mülln was collectively built by local abbeys. Stop by on your way for the Augustiner beer next doors. ::more
Alter Markt Square & its attractions
The "Alter Markt" has a bunch of notable houses - including the smallest of Salzburg, easily missed. ::more
A Baroque castle, today Klessheim hosts a casino. Feel seriously posh whilst gambling in this unique setting! ::more
Kajetanerkirche (Cajetan Church)
The Kajetaner Church looks more like a palace in very central location; a great starting point to enter the Nonnberg area! ::more
Originally built to give water to the patrician′s and Prince Archbishop′s horses, the horse wells now serve as pleasant spots to chill and enjoy their Baroque splendour. ::more
Johanniskirchlein Church at Imberg Mountain
A little church somewhat forgotten, that Mozart and his sister Nannerl used to go to. ::more
A Rococo palace that famously featured in "The Sound of Music". ::more
A short overview on the 10-odd main palace buildings in Salzburg that no responsible visitor should miss. ::more
The theatre of marionettes in Salzburg is famous for its opera productions. They do Mozart particularly well. ::more
The Salzach is the river that runs through the city - it is an attraction by its own right. ::more
A Baroque fountain that served as a horse well once. ::more
One of three major squares around the cathedral, home to the fountain mentioned above. ::more
Splendid Baroque Square in the Altstadt (Old Town).
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When it Rains: Museums, Galleries & other Indoors
Stiegl′s Brauwelt (Stiegl brewery tour)
Volkskundemuseum (Museum of Ethnology and Folk Culture)
Barockmuseum (Museum of Baroque culture)
Trakl Gedenkstätte (Trakl memorial museum)
Haus der Natur (natural history museum)
International Mozart Foundation
Residenzgalerie (Residenz gallery)
Museum der Moderne (museum of modern art) and Rupertinum
Museum of Historic Musical Instruments
Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac (commercial, no museum in strict sense)
Domgrabungsmuseum of Archaeological Excavations
Festungsmuseum (Fortress Museum)
Salzburg Sights for Specialists
Here at the end of this page, you will find small,
individualist attractions and sights. Note our main articles on "Hidden
Treasures" of Salzburg as well as on "Modern Architecture"
and "Off-the-beaten-Track"
sights.
Easily Missed: Salzburg′s Hidden Treasures
Papageno Brunnen and Square - Michaelskirche - Schloss Freisaal Castle - St. Blasius Church - Doppler′s birthplace - Zweig Villa - Frohnburg Castle - Steingasse - Gstättentor and Salzburg′s oldest bakery - Crowned head of Salzburg′s Madonna - Schloss Anif Castle - Schloss Arenberg Castle - Loretokirche Church - Gates in the northern City Walls - Schloss Blumenstein Castle - Rudolfskai: Medieval Walls and Irish Pubs - Schloss Neuhaus Castle - Siegmundstor tunnel - Primogeniturpalast Palace - Edmundsburg - Schloss Elsenheim Castle - Chiemseehof - Robinighof - Pfarrkirche Gnigl - Haydn Museum - Panoramamuseum - Monatsschlössl - Schlosskirche Mirabell - Aigener Kirche - Goldgasse - Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse - Waagplatz - Opera House - Salzburg Dome - Christian Sightseeing - Walking Tours - Almkanal - Christuskirche - Andräkirche - Judengasse - Künstlerhaus - Rathaus - Felsenreitschule - Schloss Radaun (Doktorschlössl) - Franziskischlössl - Kapitelgasse & Kapitelhaus - Bärengässchen - Mozartsteg - Salzburg Foundation - Karajan Institut - Landesgericht - Bürgerspital St. Blasius - Alte Universität - Old Botanical Gardens - New Botanical Gardens - Anton-Neumayr-Platz - Hofapotheke - Hagenauerplatz - Joseph Mohr Birthplace - Kaigasse / Kaiviertel - Schloss Lasserhof - Makartplatz / Dreifaltigkeitsgasse - Makartsteg Bridge - Johannesschlössl (Pallottinerschlössl) - Petersbrunnhof / Schauspielhof - Platzl - Schloss Emsburg - Schloss Emslieb - Staatsbrücke - Schloss Aigen - Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg - Krankenhauskirche St. Johannes - Leprosenhaus - Steintheater Hellbrunn - Schloss Mönchstein
Recently Added: Modern Architecture in Salzburg
Heizkraftwerk Mitte - Central Caloric Powerplant
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät - Science Faculty
Museum der Moderne - museum of modern art
ORF Landesstudio Salzburg (public broadcast building)
South Tyrol Square, Station area & Hotel Europa
For Individualists: Off the Beaten Track
DAS Kino - Literaturhaus Salzburg - Landestheater - Republic - Salzburg Prostitution: The oldest brothel in town - Summer-sports: Sitting by the River - Arty hang-out: ARGE Kultur - Getting married in Salzburg - Rockhouse Schallmoos - Sport Venues
