Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg Austria

Salzburg is a city on the Salzach River surrounded by the Alps. Founded in the 8th century, it was ruled for centuries by the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg. The city is known for its Baroque Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Main Landmarks

Old Town (Altstadt Salzburg) – UNESCO World Heritage Site with Baroque buildings, squares and narrow streets along the Salzach River – map
Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) – cathedral in the centre of the Old Town – map
Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) – central square with a statue of Mozart – map
Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) – medieval fortress on a hill above the city with panoramic views and museums – map | tickets
Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell) – palace with gardens offering views towards Hohensalzburg Fortress – map
Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus) – museum in the house where Mozart was born – map | tickets
Getreidegasse – shopping street in the Old Town – map
DomQuartier – museum complex with art collections – map | tickets
House of Nature (Haus der Natur) – science and natural history museum with interactive exhibitions – map | tickets
St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter) – Baroque church and cemetery – map
Nonnberg Abbey (Stift Nonnberg) – Benedictine abbey founded in the 8th century, with a Romanesque church above the Old Town – map
Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn) – Renaissance palace with gardens and fountains, 5 km from the city center – map | tickets

Day trips from Salzburg

Hallstatt – lakeside village with mountain scenery and traditional houses, 75 km away – map
Salzkammergut – lake district with mountain landscapes, villages and boat trips, 40 km away – map
Hohenwerfen Castle (Burg Hohenwerfen) – medieval fortress on a hill above the Salzach Valley with panoramic views, 40 km away – map | tickets
Bavarian Alps (Bayerische Alpen) – mountain region in southern Germany with lakes and viewpoints, 35 km away – map

Koenigsee – mountain lake in Berchtesgaden National Park with St. Bartholomew Church – map
Berchtesgaden – Alpine town – map
Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) – mountain residence built for Adolf Hitler with panoramic views – map | tickets
Documentation Obersalzberg (Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg) – museum documenting the Nazi leadership site at Obersalzberg – map | tickets

Burghausen Castle (Burg Burghausen) – Gothic 13th-century castle complex over 1 km long overlooking the River Salzach, Germany, 55 km away – карта | tickets