Things To Do In Salzburg

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Things To Do in Salzburg

The old town, also known as Altstadt in German is the part of the city that contains some of the most popular attractions - Mozarts Geburtshaus, the Salzburg Museum, Getreidegasse street.

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The beautiful Mirabell gardens are ideal to have a relaxed evening at. The baroqueness of the Mirabell palace gives it the cultural importance in Salzburg.

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Theæcastleæis Central EuropeÍs biggest fortification

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Lying on the outskirts of the city is this palatial size villa, which is quite a famous tourist attraction in both summer and winter.

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Renowned for its baroque architecture and its vastness

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If you a fan of Mozart's music or even have a knack for music then Mozart's Residence is worth a visit for you

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Daytrips are ideal when you have more than 2-3 days in Salzburg

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Residenzplatz, formerly known as Hauptplatz, is a stately square in the centre of Salzburg’s Altstadt (old town). It is located among prominent landmarks such as Salzburg Dom Cathedral and the Bishop’s palaces. The richly decorated and mesmerising Residenzbrunnen Fontana, or the Residence Fountain, stands in the centre of the square, overlooking the beautiful townhouses and Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich’s baroque-style architecture. The historic square is now a popular venue for many sports and music events, and attracts scores of tourists daily.

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St. Peter’s Abbey, also known as the Archabbey of St. Peter, is often regarded as the spiritual heart of the city of Salzburg. Founded by Bishop Rupert in 696, the former cathedral is the oldest Benedictine monastery in the German-speaking world and has been housing monks for over 1,000 years. Built at the request of Prince Archbishop Guidobald, the Long Gallery inside the abbey features an exquisite painting collection. St. Peter’s close associations with Mozart and Hadyn have qualified the Baroque and Romanesque Halls to become popular venues for themed concert evenings. The Abbey also houses Austria’s oldest library with an impressive reserve of ancient manuscripts.

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Carved into the Mönchsberg mountainside, the catacombs at St. Peter’s date back to the 12th century, making them the oldest in Austria. The catacombs are home to sacred burial grounds and Christian hermit caves dotted with ancient engravings. The mystical relics, murals, altars, and crypts uncovered here trace their origins back to antiquity and attract history enthusiasts worldwide. The Getraduen and Maximus Chapels inside the catacombs radiate the demeanour of miniature altars carved into rocks and offer a mesmerising view overlooking St. Peter’s handsome cemetery.

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Nonnberg Abbey, situated on the eastern foothills of Festungsburg beneath the Salzburg fortress, is a Benedictine monastery and the oldest nunnery in the German-speaking world. It was founded by Saint Bishop Rupert between 712 and 715. The Abbey’s Gothic period-inspired architecture and exquisite collection of wall paintings and miniatures attract many tourists. In addition, the nuns of the collegiate church of Nonnberg Abbey are famous for their early morning Gregorian chants and the small ceramics manufactory they run. It is also a must-visit for all ‘Sound of Music fans as some of the most pivotal scenes take place inside the abbey.

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Atop the Kapuzinerberg Moutain sits the famous Capuchin Monastery, also known as ‘Kapuzinerkloster’. In 1594, Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich decided to convert the Trompeterschlösschen tower into a monastery with a church. On route to the monastery, one can find six Baroque Stations of the Cross, which were built by artists in the eighteenth century. Attractions at the monastery include the Passion Chapel and Felix Gate, both known for their modest architecture. The Capuchin Monastery is considered to be one of the most picturesque spots in Salzburg. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Museum der Moderne in Salzburg is a collection of exquisite modern art housed in two different buildings within the city, of which one is called the Rupertinum. Museum der Moderne Rupertinum, located in the old town of Altstadt, was opened in 1983 as the Salzburg Museum of Modern Art and Graphic Collection. First erected by Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron, the building was used as a centre for the education of priests and students up until 1984. Its foundation as a museum is owed to the generous donation of his artworks by the Salzburg art dealer Friedrich Welz. The Rupertinum is famous for its early-Baroque style architecture. The museum showcases international and Austrian works of contemporary and classical modernism, sculptures, paintings, graphic prints, and photography. The Generali Foundation Study Centre was moved into the Rupertinum in 2016.

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The Sound of Music is a musical romance and drama film starring the phenomenal Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The movie has been nominated for the Academy Awards 10 times and has won 5 Oscars. Some of the original filming locations of the movie are situated in and around Salzburg. Salzburg Sightseeing Tours became the first tour operator in 1967 to offer a hop-on hop-off bus tour of some of the most iconic shooting locations of the movie. The Original Sound of Music general tour accommodates 50 travellers at once. Visitors can also opt for a private tour. The locations of the bus tour include Mirabell Gardens, The Gazebo (Hellbrunn Palace), the Palace of Leopoldskron, Nonnberg Abbey, Lake Fuschl and Wolfgang, and the Church of Mondsee. Travellers on this tour enjoy activities like singing along to Sound of Music songs and recreating scenes from the movie.

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The city of Salzburg is located on the banks of the river Salzach. City cruises and boat tours are common sightseeing activities. The panoramic speedboat “Amadeus Salzburg” takes tourists to different locations around the city through scenic routes, offering picturesque views. This ship offers several tours with 8-kilometre-long routes. Their durations are between 40 minutes and 2.5 hours, depending on the tour that is chosen. These tours start at the Marko-Feingold-Steg bridge in Salzburg’s old town Altstadt, later going towards Hellbrunn and the Tennen mountain ranges. Tourists can opt for tours that stop at Hellbrunn and explore the trick fountains and enchanting pavilions from The Sound of Music in a London Double Decker Bus. Another tour also offers a visit to the Hellbrunn Palace.

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The Salzburg festival, also known as the Salzburg Festspiele, is one of the world’s biggest opera, music and drama festival. It takes place each summer and lasts five weeks, starting in late July. It is a diverse programme which includes classic performances and shows by a variety of globally famous artists along with events for the young. The Salzburg Festival takes place in the heart of the city, with concerts and plays happening in and around the Festival Halls, Cathedral Square, St. Peter’s Abbey, The Mozarteum, Collegiate Church, Republic, etc. On 22 August 1920, the first Salzburg Festival was officially inaugurated with Reinhardt's performance of Hugo von Hofmannsthal's play Jedermann (Everyman) on the steps of Salzburg Cathedral, starring Alexander Moissi. Ever since it has become a tradition to perform Jedermann at Cathedral Square each year.

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Festspielhaüser(Grosses Festspielhaus, Haus für Mozart) and the Felsenreitschule are the two Festival Halls that form the main stages of the Salzburg Festival. The Festspielhaüser is located on Hofstallgasse lane. Initially, the two buildings within Festspielhaüser, erected by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, were used as horse stables by the Austrian military. In 1925, the buildings were used for staging production for the first time for the Salzburg Festival. Grosses Festspielhaus, also known as the Great Festival Hall, was built between 1956 and 1960. It is exclusively used for the Salzburg and Easter Festival, Osterfestspiele. The hall is decorated with paintings and sculptures and is huge, with a capacity of 2170 people. Known for its frescos, Haus für Mozart is the small Festival Hall. It also houses many beautiful artworks, including paintings and sculptures. Felsenreitschule is another Festival Hall consisting of small niches and arcades cut into the Mönchsberg mountain. Many plays and theatrical performances are staged here. It can house at least 1500 people. It was the main festival venue in the movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

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Mönchsberg Lift, also known as the MönchsbergAufzug, is a 60-metre-long lift located in Anton-Neumer-Platz. This modern electric lift can carry up to 17 people per cabin (a total of 3 cabins) within 30 seconds. It has been in operation since 1890. The terrace of the Mönchsberg lift is famous for its scenic views. The lift leads straight up to the Museum of Modern Art, known for its exquisite display of international artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. Visitors can find Restaurant M32 within the same building, where they can enjoy appetizing meals, selecting from a menu of various fine foods. Tourists can also explore Salzburg’s old town, Altstadt.

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Untersberg is a massif (a group of mountains) in the Berchtesgaden Alps, located about 30 minutes south of Salzburg. It acts as a natural border between Berchtesgaden, Germany and Salzburg, Austria. The highest peak in Untersberg is Berchtesgaden Hochthron at 6473 ft. There are many legends associated with the massif, such as that of Emperor Frederick Barbossa and Charlemagne sleeping inside the mountains. Trolley and cable car services offering panoramic views are available to reach the bottom station of the mountains. Being one of the most popular recreational places in Salzburg, Untersberg attracts scores of hikers and tourists daily who wish to enjoy the spectacular scenery that it offers.

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Red Bull Hangar-7 is an aviation museum located at the Salzburg Airport. It houses a unique collection of historical aircraft fleets from the Flying Bulls and Formula 1 race cars. It was inaugurated in 2003. It is not only the still-airworthy aircraft collection that attracts tourists, but also the unique architecture of the building. Hangar-7 also offers event space for art displays and exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy a variety of different foods at the four eating establishments that the building contains, which include Restaurant Ikarus, two bars and a cafe. Hangar-7 also has an Outdoor Lounge which serves as a meeting and resting point for guests.

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Haus der Natur, also known as Casa Della Natura, is a 7000-square-metre natural history and technology museum in Salzburg. It was originally founded by Eduard Paul Tratz in 1924 as the “New Natural History Museum”. The museum’s beautifully curated exhibitions and displays are distributed into two buildings on eight levels. The aquarium containing 38 display tanks, the reptile zoo containing many live lizards and snakes, and the natural history displays are some of the main attractions in Haus der Natur. The museum also has an all-interactive Science Centre where visitors can conduct experiments.

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The trick fountains of Hellbrunn Palace, known as Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, have charmed visitors for the past 400 years. Salzburg’s Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus, along with the help of architect Santino Solari, created one of the most beautiful late Renaissance palaces in the Alps region. Water flowing down from the Hellbrunn Mountain was used to build an intricate system of water fountains, automats and grottos. These fountains became the prominent design feature of the Hellbrunn Palace grounds as the captivating designs, and hidden water jets stunned all visitors. Built by Lorenz Rosenegger in 1750, a Baroque-style water-driven mechanical theatre with 163 tiny figurines is one of the main attractions at Wasserspiele Hellbrunn. Visitors also like to roam around the Palace Grounds and explore the Folklore Museum.

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Located outside the Catacombs at the foot of Festungsberg, St. Peter’s Cemetery is the oldest in the city of Salzburg. The Late Gothic St Mary’s Chapel is located in the centre of the cemetery. Many crypts, gravestones and burial vaults can be seen among the beautiful gardens of the cemetery. This burial site is the final resting place of some of the wealthiest families of Austria, such as aristocrats and merchants, and many notable personalities like Nannerl and Mozart’s sister. The cemetery’s feature in the movie ‘The Sound of Music has led to a rise in its popularity.

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Lying between Getreidegasse and Salzburger Dom, Alter Markt is the historic old marketplace of the Austrian city of Salzburg. Formerly known as Ludwig Victor Square, it was built in 1280 and is the oldest weekly market in the city. Locally made items such as souvenirs and, more popularly, Mozartkulgen (Mozart Balls) are sold here. Not only this, but the old marketplace also served as a festive setting for dances, events and annual markets. St. Florian Fountain is the centrepiece of the entire market, which was built in 1488. The Alter Markt is enclosed by rows of stately townhouses which have been there since the Middle Ages. Tourists also visit the smallest house in Salzburg, located in this historic city centre.

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Formerly known as Michaelsplatz, Mozartplatz is a square in Altstadt's old town. The plaza's focal point is the centrepiece statue of world-famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, to whom Salzburg was the hometown. When Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich originally built the square, the centrepiece was a Baroque fountain of St. Michael. In addition, Mozartplatz is home to Imhofstöckl, the tourist information office, and the Salzburg Museum. The square's proximity to Residenzplatz and the Salzburg Cathedral makes it a popular tourist destination.

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Franciscan Church, also known as Franziskanerkirche, is one of the oldest churches in Salzburg. It was built in the 8th century, with the first church on the site being erected by St. Virgil. Constructed between 1468 and 1498, the tower of the church forms an important part of the city’s skyline. The original nave of the basilica and the Late Gothic chancel with adjoining vaulting are two features that combine the Romanesque and modern architectural elements in the church. Four out of the nine chapels at the Franciscan Church are blessed by different Archbishops. Other attractions in the church include the Hand of Refuge at the entrance, the big church bell called Marienglocke, the ‘Madonna with a Child’ painting detail on the high altar and the Josephskapelle.

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Located outside St. Sebastian’s Church is the St. Sebastian’s Cemetery, a burial site and architectural masterpiece combined in one. Built in 1502, it was designed by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich in the fashion of an Italian campo Santo and built according to the plans of Elia Castello. St. Sebastian’s Cemetery is home to the graves of many notable personalities such as Paracelsus, and Mozart’s father, wife and her second husband. One of the main attractions of the cemetery is the Gabriel Chapel, which is the mausoleum of Prince-Archbishop Dietrich.

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The Old City Hall, also known as Altes Rathaus, is the former town hall where the municipal government was located before it moved to Schloss Mirabell. The building, with its Rocco Facade and iconic Bell Tower, has 800 years of eventful history. It was built in the 14th century, and the first Mayor or “Khuezlturm”, was appointed soon after. The Town Hall gradually lost significance with the beginning of the Prince-Archbishops' era. It was used for a variety of purposes, such as dance events. The city clerk, midwife and preacher also had their quarters here. Today, Altes Rathaus features attractions such as the Hall of Pillars, the City Gallery, the Bürgergarde collection, the Kulstrunk Panorama and the meeting rooms.