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The city of Salzburg
The Mozart city offers a wide range of attractions and sights for the whole family. Find an overview of the most beautiful destinations with different topic-focus …
| Festung Hohensalzburg | Landmark of Mozart’s city and fully preserved castle in Central Europe |
| Salzburger Dom | Inaugurated in 1628, an Austrian architectural highlight and spiritual center of the city of Salzburg |
| Franziskanerkirche | One of the most beautiful churches in the country, origins go back to the 8th century |
| Kollegienkirche | One of the most important religious buildings in Europe |
| Salzburger Residenz | The residence of the Archbishops of Salzburg in all its glory |
| Getreidegasse | Richly decorated signs, artistic portals, kept facades, idyllic courtyards, Austria most beautiful shopping street |
| Mozarts Geburtshaus | In the center of the Getreidegasse, Mozart here in 1756 was born, in the living rooms, the Mozart museum is located, place of pilgrimage for music lovers from around the world |
| Mozarts Wohnhaus | In this house at Makartplatz Mozart lived from 1773 to 1780, in the premises of the history of the house and the Mozart family is shown |
| Mirabellgarten | Around 1690 designed with quirky Zwergerlgarten, magnificent flower arrangements, impressive views of the fortress |
| Linzergasse | The Linzergasse was in recent years leads to a popular shopping street, worth seeing are next to Sebastian Church and the Sebastian Cemetery, Mozart’s wife Constanze, his father Leopold, the father of modern medicine Paracelsus and Fzbischof Wolfdietrich were buried here from Linzergasse a steep hemmed by Passion chapels path to the Kapuzinerberg |
| Salzburger Marionettentheater | Here the repertoire of a great opera house is played, known by many tours all over the world for more than 80 years |
| Hellbrunn | Hellbrunn with its beautiful park, the world-famous trick fountains, the Tiergarten, an unforgettable experience |
| Kapuzinerberg | One of the city mountains, beautiful hiking trails with magnificent viewpoints |
| Maria Plain | The Sanctuary on the outskirts of Salzburg, overlooking the city |
| Grünmarkt | The daily market held on University Square, recommended the sausage stands or a Trumer Pils at the Hagenauerstube |
| Schrannenmarkt | Every Thursday the traditional farmers’ market in the Schrannengasse and the St. Andrew’s Church held |
| Gaisberg (1288m) | Recreational area, highly recommended is the Gaisberg circular route starts and ends at the Zistl Alm |
| Dax Lueg | One of the things vantage points around the city, a stop at the same inn worth |
| Untersberg | In the suburbs, the cable car leads to the 1,853 m high Unterberg, numerous trips to the peaks with magnificent views to the Salzburg and Bavarian mountain world and the Salzachtal |
| Stadt Schiff-Fahrt | You experience Salzburg from a completely different perspective, starting from Markartsteg the ship sails to the Hellbrunn landing, visit the zoo, water games and castle Hellbrunn |
| Stiegl Brauwelt | Beer World of Stieglbrauerei in Salzburg Maxglan gives insights into the world the art of brewing, history of beer and beer brands are shown, not missing a tasting and the Stiegl Store |
The Salzburger Land
The beauty of this country to erfährtt on passing through of romantic natural – herabtösende waterfalls, traveling creeks, ravines and gentle meadows invite you to recharge your batteries and to experience relaxing holidays. Experience the whole country with the Salzburg Card.
| Castles and Palaces | Fortress and residence in the city of Salzburg, Hohenwerfen with unique birds of prey show, historical castle Mauterndorf |
| Eisriesenwelt in Werfen | The largest ice cave, fascinating experience, crystal clear ice palaces |
| Salzburger Freilichtmuseum | Bäuerliche original buildings from 5 centuries, adventure playground, exhibitions, customs and tradition |
| Grossglockner Hochalpenstraße | Europe’s most famous panorama road |
| Wasserwunderwelt Krimml | Situated at the entrance to the Krimml Falls is unique and amazing about water |
| Schloss Hellbrunn und Wasserspiele | Pleasure palace with its extensive parkland and caves with the water-powered gadgets |
| Haus der Natur | The popular nature museum in Austria, aquarium, reptiles, Space Hall 2.0, a journey through the human body and much more. |
| Kaprun Hochgebirgsstauseen | With Europe’s largest open inclined elevator leads to a breathtaking mountain scenery, 120 m high dams in the mountains, nature and technology |
| Salzbergwerk in Allein am Dürrnberg | A special kind of experience, underground with a mine train into the mountain, with slides in the different levels, the country’s history is closely linked to the salt mining |
| Gut Aiderbichl | Staying with 400 rescued animals, since the heart is an animal lover, big or small on, known from film and television |
| Stille Nacht Kapelle | Franz Xaver Gruber, the composer of the famous song “Silent Night” has worked in Oberndorf bei Salzburg for many years as a teacher and composer, especially voices is a visit during Advent or Christmas season |
| Cable cars to the most attractive regions | Abtenau with it´s Karkogel double chairlift, alpine slide or scooter into the valley, an experience for the whole family, Annaberg with Riadkar, Gastein lifts, Flachau mountain railways, panorama train in Grossarl, Loganger lifts, Schwarzeckalmbahn in Maria Alm, Karbachalm in Mühlbach, Wildkogelbahn in Neukirchen, Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen, gondola and much more in St. Johann, Weißsee glaciers in Uttendorf, Flying Mozart Wagrain, Icarus in Werfenweng. |
The Salzkammergut
The unique beauty of the Salzkammergut will also inspire you. We organize unforgettable moments for you and your family …
| Fuschlsee | The lake Fuschl is one of the recreational areas of Salzburg amidst nature he takes you on a walk around the lake and after a stop at the many hosts of the village Fuschl. |
| Mondsee Land | An absolute power place, Pfahlbaumuseum, SKGLB Museum Museum, Marine, a visit to the Basilica, one of the locations of “Sound of Music”. |
| Wolfgangsee | St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang are the main villages on the lake, boating, Zwölferhorn railway and the cog railway to the Schafberg are just a few highlights, the Postalm as zweitgre pasture in Europe is perfect for long walks with unique viewpoints. |
| Attersee | Set around the largest Salzkammergutsee places Attersee, Nussdorf, Shing, Seewalchen, Steinbach, Unterach mainly through the summer have become known, Gustav Klimt and Gustav Mahler were two of many famous artists who have traveled during the summer months at the Attersee ?? Gustav Klimt has created some of his famous pictures here. |
| Bad Ischl | Imperial city with Kaiservilla, Lehar Villa and the Kaiser Therme in Bad Ischl with its world-famous Cafe Zauner is a fixed point each Salzkammergut visit, during the months of July / August operetta weeks. |
| Inneres Salzkammergut | World Heritage site of Hallstatt-Dachstein, 7,000 years ago, this region was inhabited, so can today’s oldest salt mine in the world include, Mammuth and Dachstein Ice Caves can be reached by cable car, next to Hallstatt include Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun on this historic neighborhood , a walking highlight is the Gosaukamm with Gosaukammbahn and Zwiebelalm. |
| Ausseerland | The Styrian Salzkammergut is a self-contained basin of great tradition that Ausseer costume and the Daffodil Festival are world famous, trails and walkways, the place Bad Aussee is the center, Salt Mines, Loser Panorama Strasse, Grundlsee and the legendary Toplitzsee that Tauplitzalm is one of the most beautiful hiking areas of the country. |
| Traunsee | The eastern entrance to the Salzkammergut, Traunstein (1691 m) as a guardian of the Salzkammergut, Ebensee, Traunkirchen, Altm and Gmunden are the places on the lake, Feuerkogel cable car, the picturesque village of Traunkirchen, rolling hills, Gmundnerberg, load the craggy rocks of Traunstein lengthy excursions, Schloss Orth (known from the television series Schlosshotel Orth ?? ??), the old town of Gmunden with its alleyways and squares, promenade, Gmundner ceramics Traunsee and the waterway with the last K & K paddle steamer “Gisela” provide unforgettable experiences. |
| Almtal | with Grünau and Scharnstein, Cumberland Park, Kinderland Schindlbach, Austria. Crime and Gendarmerie Museum etc. |
The Berchtesgadener Land
The Berchtesgadener Land just outside of Salzburg, with its Bavarian charm and warmth invites you …
| Königssee | St. Bartholomew and Saletalm, the Bavarian classics, beautifully situated mountain lake |
| Obersalzberg | Eagle enclosure at the Obersalzberg / Hintereck next to the Eagle’s departure, the summer toboggan run at the inn Hochlenzer is right, especially for children an experience |
| Bergbahnen | Obersalzbergbahn, Jennerbahn, Hirscheck chairlift, alpine meadows and hiking areas with marvelous view |
| Watzmanntherme Berchtesgaden |
Attractive spa and water park, fun for families, young and old, fun and action in the adventure pool with 80 m slide |
| Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden | The history of the Bavarian salt mining can be experienced at first hand |
| Berchtesgaden | The heart of Berchtesgaden, known Bavarian place with klichem castle, museum, Hofbrauhaus, etc |
| Schloss Herrenchiemsee | Castle and Park, fate and life story Ludwig II., Beautifully situated, Mansion Ambiente |
| Automobilmuseum EFA-Amerang |
German automobile history in its purest form, for classic car fans a treat on 6000 m² |
| Kehlsteinhaus Dokumentation Obersalzberg |
The exhibition on the history of Obersalzberg Hitler’s second seat of government |
Especially for families & children
The surroundings offer plenty of attractions for the whole family. Whatever the weather – here come big and small definitely get their money. Here is an overview …
| Attraction | Info | Website | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlebnispark Straßwalchen | Escape from everyday life and into an experience for young and old. | www.erlebnispark.at | 18 km |
| Watzmanntherme Berchtesgaden | A paradise for your senses, a water fun for young and old a destination for rainy days. | www.watzmanntherme.de | 34 km |
| Gut Aiderbichl | Staying with 400 rescued animals in Henndorf am Wallersee. Visit “cares”, the mini-pig of Uschi Glas or Pelzfüchsin “Melissa” or the bull “Vinchero” and much of Ralf Schumacher. Cows, horses, sheep, hares, rabbits, donkeys, ponies you can experience here. | www.gut-aiderbichl.at | 8 km |
| Erlebniswendern Eugendorf | Hiking experience in Eugendorf and surroundings – Each trail has its own story – of children made for kids! | 1 km | |
| Haus der Natur | Haus der Natur – Museum of Applied and Performing Natural history – an experience for children and adults. experience, explore and understand nature in the museum. | www.hausdernatur.at | 10 km |
| Dorf der alten Mühlen | Located in the Salzkammergut in Ebenau, a romantic trail leads through the 16th and 17th centuries, to lovingly restored mills | www.ebenau.at | 16 km |
| Sommerrodelbahnen | Summer toboggan run Fuschl am See and Strobl – Gschwendt Wolfgangsee, sports and leisure activities for the whole family. | www.rodelbahnen.at | 1400 m |
| Schafbergbahn St. Wolfgang |
With the gear-steam locomotive goes on one of the most beautiful mountains of Austria. | www.schafbergbahn.at | 46 km |
| Schifferlfahren | Sail with the naval fleet of the nearby Lake Wolfgang, Mondsee, Mattsee, Obertrumersee. | www.salzkammergut.at www.salzburger-seenland.at |
10 – 46 km |
| Zoo Hellbrunn | Animals from Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Australia have found their home and are looking forward to a visit! | www.zoo-salzburg.at | 28 km |
| Salzburger Freilichtmuseum | An open-air museum with 90 farms throughout Austria from 5 centuries. Craft demonstrations, adventure playground, climbing castle and much more. | www.freilichtmuseum.com | 62 km |
| Eisriesenwelt | The miracle of the largest ice caves in the world with its ice palaces of crystal clear beauty. | www.eisriesenwelt.at | 62 km |
| Dorf der Tiere | Village of Animals – This unique combination between petting zoo and children’s playground in Abersee is always worth a visit! | 36 km | |
| Burg Hohenwerfen | An adventure castle with many attractions such as. daily falconry show the country falconry, mystic nights, fencing demonstrations and much more. | www.salzburg-burgen.at | 62 km |
| Bluntautal | A walk, ideal for children, through the water-rich valley in beautiful countryside. Many small rivers invite in summer to cool off a … | 48 km | |
| Wasserspiele Hellbrunn | The very large water fun for young and old. An adventurous and eventful journey through the realm of Markus Sittikus, packed with many surprises … | www.hellbrunn.at | 28 km |
| Salzwelten Hallein | Hallein Salt Mine – A ride on the mine train and rapid slide down on two long miners’ slides lead to the attraction of the world of salt. | www.salzwelten.at | 1850 m |