Salzburg: City of Mozart – Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city
As you stroll through Salzburg’s historical district, the best sights and attractions are laid right at your feet!
Baroque jewel: the historical district
The city of Salzburg, and the historical district in particular, is one of the most beautiful places to be found in Europe. The skyline with the fortress, cathedral, and baroque church towers framed perfectly by the Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg is world-famous.
Splendid architecture, charming lanes
Charming lanes, inviting squares, impressive architecture: A special flair is palpable everywhere in Salzburg! Getreidegasse, Residenzplatz, neighboring Mozartplatz square, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Horse Pond and, of course, the Festival District including the Grosses Festspielhaus and the Felsenreitschule are all “musts” for every visitor!
Palaces and gardens
Numerous palaces invite you to go for a stroll: Mirabell Palace with its marble hall, popular as a marriage venue for guests from around the world, and its wonderful gardens. Hellbrunn Palace with its famous trick fountains and adjacent zoo, or Leopoldskron Palace, a film location for the Sound of Music.
20 museums and countless exhibits
Culture makes its home in Salzburg: Mozart’s birthplace, Museum der Moderne, the new DomQuartier, the Haus der Natur, many other museums, galleries, as well as architectural artworks such as the Hangar-7 invite you to explore and marvel.
Detailed info about the city of Salzburg and its top sights & attractions is available at: www.salzburg.info
Salzburg Card
Free admission to all of the city’s attractions, free use of public transportation (incl. local train to Anthering!), and other discounts. Available at the Anthering tourist office and from your accommodation provider!