Attractions with the Salzburg Card
Over 20 museums and sights, each free to visit once, plus unlimited rides on public transport. Here is what is included and when the card pays for itself.
What the Salzburg Card Covers
The Salzburg Card gives you access to over 20 museums and sights in and around Salzburg, each free to visit once. You also travel free on trolleybuses and buses within the city (see the Public Transport page for details). Buy once and walk straight in everywhere, no queuing for tickets.
The Top Highlights
Hohensalzburg Fortress is the city's landmark and the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe. The Fortress Railway carries you up to the top, where you will find the princely chambers, the fortress museum and the finest view over Salzburg, all included in the card.
Mozart's Birthplace on the Getreidegasse and Mozart's Residence on Makartplatz tell the story of Salzburg's most famous family. If you are after nature and panoramic views, take the Untersberg Cable Car to around 1,850 metres in under ten minutes, or ride the Mönchsberg Lift up to the Museum of Modern Art.
All Included Attractions
| Attraction | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Hohensalzburg Fortress | City landmark, fortress museum, panoramic views (incl. Fortress Railway) |
| Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains | Baroque palace with its famous trick fountains |
| Mozart's Birthplace | Mozart's birthplace on the Getreidegasse |
| Mozart's Residence | The Mozart family's home on Makartplatz |
| DomQuartier | Baroque state rooms, Residenz Gallery, Cathedral Museum |
| House of Nature | Natural history museum with Science Centre |
| Museum of Modern Art | Contemporary art on the Mönchsberg (incl. lift) |
| Untersberg Cable Car | Cable car to the local mountain, around 1,850 metres |
| Salzburg Museum & Panorama | City history and the Sattler panoramic painting from 1829 |
| Salzburg Zoo Hellbrunn | Around 1,500 animals at the foot of the Hellbrunn mountain |
| Stiegl-Brauwelt | Beer experience world of Austria's largest private brewery |
| Salzach Boat Trip | Panoramic cruise on the Salzach river |
| Salzburg Festival Houses | Guided tour behind the scenes of the festival stages |
| St. Peter's Catacombs | Early Christian devotional rooms carved into the rock |
| Mozart Sound and Film Collection | World's largest audiovisual Mozart archive |
| Toy Museum | Hands-on museum for families |
| Salzburg Christmas Museum | Festive traditions from 1840 to 1940 |
| Salzburg Open-Air Museum Großgmain | Over 100 historic buildings across 50 hectares |
| Folk Museum | Salzburg folk culture in the Hellbrunn Monatsschlössl |
Is It Worth It?
Even three or four visits make it pay for itself. Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the Mozart houses and the House of Nature, and take the Untersberg Cable Car, and you will quickly exceed the card price on individual tickets. If you are staying longer, the 72-hour card lets you collect more free admissions over several days. You will see the current price in the booking widget on the Prices page.
Each attraction can be visited once free of charge. Opening hours and seasonal availability may vary, so check directly with the respective venue if in doubt.
Questions about the Attractions
How many attractions are included?+
With the Salzburg Card you visit over 30 attractions free of charge, from Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mozart's Birthplace to Hellbrunn Palace. All included venues are listed above.
Can I visit an attraction more than once?+
No. Each attraction can be visited once free of charge. Further visits to the same sight are at the regular admission price.
Are cable cars and boat trips included?+
Yes. You can use the Fortress Railway, the Untersberg Cable Car, the Mönchsberg Lift and the Salzach Boat Trip free of charge, each once.
All Attractions with One Card
Get the Salzburg Card and visit the highlights free of charge.