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History & culture
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 19 activitiesOpens in new tabSalzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner
Classes & workshops
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See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tabSalzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More
Popular places to visit
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Conceived as a palace for a mistress, the Mirabell Palace remains a splendid setting for love matches, its elegant lawns often decked with brides and grooms.
Salzburg Cathedral
The spiritual heart of Catholic Salzburg has had its fair share of turbulence—and of genius—throughout its 1200-year history.
Mozart's Birthplace
Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
The medieval fortress that stepped out of the fairy-tale and onto one of Salzburg's brooding forested mountains.
Hellbrunn Palace
The summer-time 'pleasure garden' for the Prince Archbishops, where nothing is quite as it seems.
Mirabell Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Old City Hall
Find the heart of the city in Salzburg’s 14th-century town hall, featuring a beautiful Rococo façade, magnificent original clocktower and refurbished interior.
Getreidegasse
Salzburg's prettiest street is a long line of top-class shops and boutiques with old-time signs which thread together a fascinating history.
Leopoldskron Palace
Much of the Sound of Music was filmed in the grounds of this grand Prince Archbishop's palace, overlooking its famous ornamental lake framed by the Alps.
Areas of Salzburg
City Centre Salzburg
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Mirabell Palace and Gardens to Mirabell Gardens – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Altstadt Salzburg
Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Residenzplatz Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace and Gardens or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.
Schallmoos
Schallmoos is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and historical sites. Though there may not be top sights in Schallmoos, consider stopping by Linzer Gasse or Mirabell Palace and Gardens, located nearby.
Nonntal
Nonntal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nonnberg Abbey and Domkirche.
Riedenburg
Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Palace or Stiegl's World of Brewing while you're exploring the area.
- Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- Mozart's Birthplace
- Fortress Hohensalzburg
- Hellbrunn Palace
- Mirabell Gardens
- Leopoldskron Palace
- Mozartplatz Square
- Mozarteum University of Salzburg
- Augustiner Brewery
- Residenzplatz Square
- Salzburg Residenz Palace
- Kapuzinerberg Hill
- Moenchsberg Museum of Modern Art
- St. Peter's Abbey
- Kapitelplatz Square