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Salzburg Attractions

Explore the top places to visit in Salzburg, Austria, from castles to concert halls.

Things to do in Salzburg – top Salzburg must-see attractions

Salzburg, Austria is a city where baroque architecture, classical music history, and medieval fortresses collide in one compact, walkable space. From a hilltop fortress that's never been conquered to ornate palace gardens open to everyone, the range of things to see in Salzburg, Austria is genuinely impressive. You can climb Hohensalzburg Fortress for sweeping rooftop views, stroll the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, or step into the very room where Mozart was born. Scroll down and start planning your time in this seriously underrated city.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Museums
Museums
Gardens
Palaces
Castles
Castles
Churches
Hohensalzburg Fortress
History Geeks
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Why visit?
  • Gothic princely rooms
  • Panoramic city views
  • 11th-century ramparts
Couples
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Why visit?
  • Baroque Marble Hall
  • Manicured formal gardens
  • UNESCO World Heritage
Mozart's Birthplace
History Geeks
Mozart's Birthplace
Why visit?
  • Period instruments
  • 1756 birth chamber
  • Personal family portraits
Families
Hellbrunn Palace
Why visit?
  • 17th-century trick fountains
  • Mannerist water grottoes
  • Renaissance parkland
History Geeks
Salzburg Cathedral
Why visit?
  • 1,300 years of art history
  • Baroque marble interior
  • Cathedral Museum treasury
Hangar-7
Art & Culture Lovers
Hangar-7
Why visit?
  • Historic aircraft collection
  • Formula 1 race cars
  • Contemporary art exhibits
Mozartplatz
History Geeks
Mozartplatz
Why visit?
  • 1842 Mozart bronze statue
  • Old Town surroundings
  • Roman mosaic discovery site
Families
Salzburg Zoo
Why visit?
  • Alpine ibex & red pandas
  • Petting zoo with dwarf goats
  • 15th-century wildlife park
Mozart's Residence
History Geeks
Mozart's Residence
Why visit?
  • Mozart's original fortepiano
  • Magic Flute House courtyard
  • Personal family documents
Getreidegasse
Shoppers
Getreidegasse
Why visit?
  • Wrought-iron guild signs
  • Medieval arcade passageways
  • Mozart's birthplace at No.9
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