35 Things To Do In Salzburg

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1. Old Town Salzburg

2 km from city center

Sightseeing

The old town, also known as Altstadt in German, is part of the city that contains some of the most popular attractions - Mozarts Geburtshaus, the Salzburg Museum, and Getreidegasse street. The main highlights here are Mozart's Geburtshaus and Salzburg Museum.

1 km from city center

Commercial Street

Getriedegasse is the most famous street of Salzburg. This busy Shopping street has also been a UNESCO world Heritage Site since 1996. From top fashion brands to charming cafes and cozy inns, the street also features artworks, and art galleries and provides a serene view.

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

2 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Located on the top of Festungberg, Fortress Hohensalzburg is the biggest preserved castle in the whole central Europe. Along with being 900 years old and an epitome of rich Autrian history, the fortress offers some of the city's best panoramic views from atop the hill.

Tours starting from
₹1,209

Great For Family Outing 4.3 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

The beautiful Mirabell gardens are ideal for having a relaxed evening. The baroqueness of the Mirabell palace gives it cultural importance in Salzburg. The Gardens are a beautiful stretch of flowers and sculptures, where you can just sit down for a while to admire everything it has to offer.

Tours starting from
₹2,666

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5. Mozart's Residence

Top Attraction 3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Sightseeing

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. Amongst some of the most famous exhibits of Mozart Wonhaus are Mozart's childhood violin, his concert violin, his clavichord, the pianoforte and the portraits.

Tours starting from
₹2,685

3.8 /5

5 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Highlights: Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, Salzburg

Lying on the city's outskirts is this palatial size villa, a famous tourist attraction in both summer and winter. It is famous amongst tourists not as a cultural or a historic attraction but for its trick fountains and its expansive parks.

Tours starting from
₹3,466

7. Salzburg Cathedral

3.8 /5

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Located in the Altstadt (Old Town), Salzburg Cathedral stands as a symbol of the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. The cathedral is famous for its awe-inspiring façade, intricate interior, and magnificent dome that dominates the skyline.

Tours starting from
₹444

1 km from city center

Sightseeing

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. Mozartplatz is home to Imhofstöckl, the tourist information office, and the Salzburg Museum.

1 km from city center

Sightseeing

Residenzplatz 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 historic square is now a popular venue for many sports and music events and attracts scores of tourists.

Top Attraction

58 km from city center

Sightseeing

In order to know more about the Mozart family- their success, failure, music, travel, illness, and travel 300 years back in time at Mozart's birthplace. The Mozart family lived on the third floor of the 'Hagenauer House' for 26 years where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27 January 1756.

Tours starting from
₹2,685

58 km from city center

Sightseeing

For dinner intertwined with live shows and a perfect experience for Mozart, opera, and classical music lovers, you must visit Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg. Each and every element of this experience is filled with the history of Salzburg, starting from the Baroque Hall St. Peter.

Tours starting from
₹800

Top Things To Do

0 km from city center

Sightseeing

The Sound of Music is a musical romance and drama film starring the phenomenal Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Some of the original filming locations of the movie are situated in and around Salzburg. This tour can be done both by hop on hop off or privately.

Tours starting from
₹5,332

3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Sightseeing

Day trips are ideal when you have more than 2-3 days in Salzburg. Take a refreshing mountains and lakes tour, or a trip to the medieval town of Krumlov to view the spectacular Hallstatt village and the salt mines it has to offer, go for the enchanting 'The sound of music' tour.

Tours starting from
₹10,574

Top Things To Do

0 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

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.

Tours starting from
₹1,511

4 km from city center

Museum

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. The museum not only has aircraft but it also features a restaurant, two bars, a cafe and an outdoor lounge.

13 km from city center

Mountain

Untersberg is a group of mountains in the Berchtesgaden Alps, located about 30 minutes south of Salzburg. It is a natural border between Berchtesgaden, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. It attracts scores of hikers and tourists who wish to enjoy its spectacular scenery.

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

St. Peter’s Abbey is often regarded as the spiritual heart of the city of Salzburg. These Baroque and Romanesque Halls became popular venues for themed concert evenings. The Abbey also houses Austria’s oldest library with an impressive reserve of ancient manuscripts.

Tours starting from
₹10,574

2 km from city center

Cemetery

Carved into the Mönchsberg mountainside, the catacombs at St. Peter’s date back to the 12th century, making them the oldest in Austria. The mystical relics, murals, altars, and crypts uncovered here trace their origins back to antiquity and attract history enthusiasts worldwide.

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

The Museum of Modern Art in Salzburg is a collection of exquisite modern art housed in two different buildings, one of which is called the Rupertinum. It is located in the old town of Altstadt.The museum showcases international and Austrian works of contemporary and classical modernism.

Tours starting from
₹800

1 km from city center

Museum

Haus der Natur is a 7000-square-meter science museum in Salzburg. Beautifully curated exhibitions and displays are distributed into two buildings on eight levels. It also has an all-interactive Science Centre where visitors can conduct experiments.

Tours starting from
₹1,324

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

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 also a prime shooting location for the academy award-winning movie, "Sound of Music".

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Atop the Kapuzinerberg Moutain sits the famous Capuchin Monastery. The Capuchin Monastery is considered one of Salzburg's most picturesque spots. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several attractions here that have an outstanding architecture.

2 km from city center

Fairs & Festivals

The Salzburg festival 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 program that includes classic performances and shows by various globally famous artists, along with events for the young.

2 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

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. Felsenreitschule was the main festival venue in the movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

2 km from city center

Sightseeing

Mönchsberg Lift is a 60-metre-long lift located in Anton-Neumer-Platz. The terrace of the Mönchsberg lift is famous for its scenic views. Visitors can find Restaurant M32 within the same building, where they can enjoy appetizing meals, selecting from a menu of various fine foods.

2 km from city center

Cemetery

Located outside the Catacombs at the foot of Festungsberg, St. Peter’s Cemetery is the oldest in Salzburg. The burial grounds are the final resting place of some of the essential people in Austria. The cemetery’s feature in the movie ‘The Sound of Music led to a rise in its popularity.

Tours starting from
₹10,574

1 km from city center

Shopping Market

Lying between Getreidegasse and Salzburger Dom, Alter Markt is the historic old marketplace of the Austrian city of Salzburg. It is known for locally made souvenirs and also served as a festive setting for dances, events, and annual markets. The smallest house in Salzburg is also located here.

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Franciscan Church is one of the oldest churches in Salzburg. 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.

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Located outside St. Sebastian’s Church is the St. Sebastian’s Cemetery, a combined burial site and architectural masterpiece. One of the main attractions of the cemetery is the Gabriel Chapel, which is the mausoleum of Prince-Archbishop Dietrich.

Tours starting from
₹10,574

1 km from city center

Landmark

The Old City Hall is the former town hall where the municipal government was located before it moved to Schloss Mirabell. Altes Rathaus features attractions such as the Hall of Pillars, the City Gallery, the Bürgergarde collection, the Kulstrunk Panorama and the meeting rooms.

Tours starting from
₹2,577

Fun For Kids

73 km from city center

Museum

With an ingenious mix of precious toys, The Toy Museum is one of a kind. It is known to have Austria's largest collection of historical European toys, a train set, library, a shadow room, a maze and much more. Apart from this, the museum also has a miniature toy exhibit and a children's Library.

Tours starting from
₹1,066

1 km from city center

Commercial Street

Located in the heart of Salzburg, as a vibrant shopping street, Linzergasse is often regarded as the little sister of the Getriedegasse, It's boats rich history and houses buildings carved into the rocks, tunnels and is surrounded by stores and restaurants. It has been home to craftsmen and artists.

73 km from city center

Museum

The Salzburg Museum is located in the New Residence ( Neue Residenz) on Mozart Square. It is a historic museum showcasing the city's glorious past, artworks showing the archbishops of the area that were religious leaders, a masterpieces gallery and a perfect blend of aesthetic presentation.

Tours starting from
₹1,066

Great For Family Outing

6 km from city center

Zoo

The Salzburg Zoo, nestled within the idyllic Hellbrunn Palace grounds in Salzburg, Austria, is renowned for its commitment to wildlife conservation and immersive exhibits. Situated on the southern outskirts of the city, the zoo showcases a diverse array of animals, including endangered species, in a picturesque setting.

17 km from city center

Things To Do

A great opportunity to immerse yourself in Salzburg's cultural tapestry, discover hidden gems like Mirabell Palace, Mozart's Birthplace and the iconic Salzburg Cathedral, to have a lifetime experience of a walking tour in the heart of Austria, Salzburg. The tour starts from the Historic Old Town.

Tours starting from
₹3,999

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FAQs on Salzburg

What are the top hotels in Salzburg?

There are 452 Hotels in Salzburg which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Salzburg are Apartment Kaigasse 32, Apartment Villa Leopoldskron, Arenberg 29b PAUL, Well House City Villa Holidaysun, SPITZAUERs APARTMENTs, Ferienwohnung Sternenblick. You can see all the hotels in Salzburg here

What are the top activities in Salzburg?

The top activities in Salzburg are Hallstatt Day Tour from Salzburg, The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg, Lakes and Mountains Region Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Salzburg, Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, Lake District Salzkammergut Tour from Salzburg, Eagle's Nest Half Day Tour from Salzburg.

What are the top sightseeing places in Salzburg?

The top sightseeing places in Salzburg are Altstadt, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Residence (Mozarts Wonhaus).

How can I commute within Salzburg?

Taking advantage of its small size, it is convenient to explore the city on foot. Ask your hotel/hostel desk for a map of the city. Some hostels such as the Yoho International Youth Hostel, provide maps with coloured routes for simpler navigation. Different routes cover different attractions. Bikes can also be hired from most hotels and hostels. A horse drawn carriage - called Fiaker, seats four people. Even though most riders do not know English, it is amusing to try it out if you have never sat on a carriage before. The 'bus taxis' cost EUR 4.50 per trip and operates along fixed routes, picking up and dropping off passengers along its way. Salzburg trams and buses can be used with the same tickets. If you plan to use these as your primary mode of transport then it is advisable to purchase the 24 or 48 hour ticket. Taxis are a reliable source of transport especially if you are travelling at night.
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Things To Do In Salzburg

35 Things To Do In Salzburg

1. Old Town Salzburg

2. Getreidegasse

3. Hohensalzburg Fortress

4. Mirabell Palace and Gardens

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5. Mozart's Residence

6. Hellbrunn Palace

Top Hotels In Salzburg

7. Salzburg Cathedral

8. Mozartplatz

9. Residenzplatz

10. Mozart's Birthplace

11. Catch a Mozart's Concert

12. The Sound of Music Tours

13. Daytrips

14. Boat Tours Salzburg

15. Red Bull Hangar-7

16. Untersberg

17. St. Peter's Abbey

18. Salzburg Catacombs

19. Museum of Modern Art Salzburg

20. Museum for Natural Science and Technology

21. Nonnberg Abbey

22. Capuchin Monastery

23. Salzburg Festival

24. Festival Halls

25. Monchsberg Lift

26. St. Peter's Cemetery

27. Alter Markt

28. Franciscan Church

29. St. Sebastian's Cemetery

30. Old City Hall

31. Enjoy at Toy Museum

32. Linzergasse

33. Salzburg Museum

34. Salzburg Zoo

35. Join a Walking Tour

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