Attractions

The largest completely preserved castle in Central Europe majestically towers over Salzburg's Old Town and is considered the most famous landmark of Mozart's city. This mighty medieval fortress offers visitors a fascinating journey through history.

From the historic walls you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the entire city and the surrounding mountain landscape. The fortress houses magnificent princely chambers, medieval torture instruments and the fortress museum, which brings Salzburg's eventful history to life.

The baroque pleasure palace Hellbrunn on the outskirts of Salzburg is famous for its world-renowned trick fountains, which have delighted visitors from all over the world for 400 years. This unique destination is especially popular with families.

Experience the original baroque fountains and artistic garden layouts today exactly as they were at the time of their creation. The splashing surprises of the trick fountains create unforgettable moments, while the magnificent gardens invite you to stroll and linger.

In this historic residential building on the famous Getreidegasse, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756. The museum is now one of Austria's most visited and is an absolute must for Mozart fans.

Discover authentic exhibits from Mozart's childhood, including his childhood violin, portraits of the Mozart family and personal belongings. The authentically furnished rooms provide an impressive insight into the life and work of the musical genius in his birthplace.

In the so-called Dancing Master's House on Makartplatz, the Mozart family lived from 1773 to 1780 in a spacious eight-room apartment. Today the building houses a fascinating museum about the life of the famous musical family.

Explore the lovingly restored rooms and learn more about Mozart's Salzburg creative period. The museum presents valuable original documents, instruments and personal belongings that bring the family environment of the young composer to life.

The DomQuartier is a unique baroque museum in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, connecting the magnificent prince-archiepiscopal residence rooms, the residence gallery, the cathedral museum and St. Peter's into an impressive museum area.

The tour leads you through magnificent state rooms and presents the baroque art and history of Salzburg in all its splendor. Admire valuable paintings, precious art treasures and the impressive architecture that formed the spiritual and secular center of the former prince-archbishops.

The venues of the Salzburg Festival – the Large Festival Hall, the House for Mozart and the Rock Riding School – are world-famous and are considered cultural highlights of international standing.

An exclusive guided tour allows you a look behind the scenes of these legendary opera and theater stages. Learn more about the history of the festival, the impressive architecture and the technical refinements that make these houses among Europe's most important cultural sites.

Salzburg's large natural history museum offers fascinating exhibitions on natural and environmental science across several floors as well as an extensive science center. The museum combines classical natural history with the latest technology.

Discover interactive stations that delight visitors of all ages – from dinosaurs to space exploration to native animal species. The large technology section with experiment stations makes natural science an exciting experience for the whole family.

On the edge of Salzburg's oldest cemetery lie the mystical catacombs, carved into the rock of the Mönchsberg and whose origins date back to late antiquity.

The rock caves dating partly from the 3rd century once served as hermit cells and early Christian devotional rooms. Today they convey a uniquely mystical atmosphere and offer fascinating insights into the early Christian history of Salzburg.

This collection, opened in 1991 in Mozart's residence, is the world's largest specialized archive for sound and image recordings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life and work.

Mozart lovers and researchers can listen to and view around 30,000 historical recordings here – a unique audiovisual Mozart heritage. The freely accessible collection offers rare insights into the interpretation history of Mozart's works through the centuries.

The modern panorama lift at Anton-Neumayr-Platz takes you in just 30 seconds nearly 60 meters up to the Mönchsberg and directly to Salzburg's most beautiful viewing terrace.

The comfortable elevator ride provides access to the Museum of Modern Art and offers a spectacular view over the rooftops of the Old Town. From the viewing platform you can enjoy an unforgettable panorama over the entire city and the surrounding mountain world.

High up on the Mönchsberg – about 60 meters above the Old Town – the Museum of Modern Art sits in an architecturally striking building. The museum presents international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In addition to changing exhibitions of contemporary artists, the unique location of the museum offers a wide panoramic view of the city and mountains. The combination of high-quality modern art and spectacular views makes every visit a special experience.

The panoramic boat trip "Amadeus Salzburg" on the Salzach offers a city tour of a special kind. On board the modern ship you experience Salzburg from a completely new perspective.

Enjoy exceptional views of Salzburg's Old Town and the surrounding mountain world from the water. The relaxing journey passes the most important sights and offers unique photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage city.

The Salzburg Museum in the New Residence is the central museum for the art and cultural history of the city and state of Salzburg. Valuable exhibits are presented across around 3,000 m² of exhibition space.

In the historic state rooms you discover fascinating objects relating to Salzburg's history. A particular highlight is the Panorama Museum with the impressive circular painting of the city of Salzburg from 1829, which shows the city in its historical splendor.

The open-air museum in Großgmain presents over 100 originally preserved historic buildings from the Salzburg region on a 50-hectare site. It is one of Europe's largest open-air museums.

Farmhouses, craftsmen's houses, mills, barns and a village school convey a vivid picture of rural life from past centuries. Craft demonstrations and traditional events bring history to life.

This small specialized museum on Mozartplatz is dedicated to Christmas customs and festive joys of bygone times. Under the motto "Celebrations from Advent to New Year 1840–1940" a unique collection is presented.

Admire historic Christmas decorations, toys and festive objects from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lovingly assembled private collection transports visitors into the atmospheric ambiance of past Christmas celebrations.

The Toy Museum is an interactive hands-on museum dedicated entirely to playing, marveling and experiencing. The lovingly designed rooms are ideal for families with children.

Marvel at historic dolls, model trains and tin toys, while numerous play stations invite young and old to participate. The museum combines nostalgia with playful learning and guarantees fun for the whole family.

The Stiegl-Brauwelt is the adventure world of Austria's largest private brewery and houses Europe's most comprehensive beer exhibition. In the historic brewery you learn everything about the art of brewing beer.

Visit the fascinating beer museum and learn more about the centuries-old brewing tradition. At the end you can taste various Stiegl beer varieties in the cozy brewery tavern and enjoy the authentic brewery atmosphere.

The Untersberg cable car takes visitors in less than 10 minutes up to ~1,850 meters altitude on the distinctive Untersberg, the "local mountain" of the Salzburg residents.

Once at the top, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up over Salzburg and the entire Alpine foothills. The unforgettable natural experience offers numerous hiking opportunities and is an absolute highlight for nature lovers and photographers in clear weather.

In the Hellbrunn Monatsschlössl is the Folk Museum, which offers a comprehensive insight into Salzburg's folk culture and customs. The museum presents the rich tradition of the Salzburg region.

Highlights include life-sized traditional folk figures such as the Schönperchten and an impressive collection of magnificent costumes typical of the various Salzburg districts. The museum preserves the living folk culture of the region.

On the natural, 14-hectare site at the foot of the Hellbrunn mountain live around 1,500 animals from over 150 species. Salzburg Zoo is a popular destination for families and animal lovers.

The zoo delights with spacious outdoor enclosures and a diverse animal world – from native Alpine ibex to exotic lions. Special attractions are the predator house, the Africa facility and the walk-through waterfowl area, which enables intensive animal encounters.