How to get from Munich to Salzburg
Salzburg is an Austrian city located on the border with the German state of Bavaria. Salzburg is famous for its many attractions ( central part cities are even listed world heritage UNESCO), it is not surprising that the city is highly visited tourist center. Most often, people come to Salzburg from the administrative center of Bavaria - Munich. Such a trip does not take much time, but leaves a lot of fresh impressions. Routes between cities are well established public transport(buses, trains), it is also possible to get there by car on a high-speed highway.
The distance between Munich and Salzburg is 145 km, the cities are connected by the A8 highway. Travel time on the route Munich-Salzburg by car takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Take you can in numerous rental offices in the city and even at the airport. It is enough to have an international driving license with you and bank card. You can also book a car in advance, then the process of renting a car will be even faster.
To get from Munich to Salzburg on your own, in addition to renting a car, you can also use buses or trains. Bus Munich-Salzburg runs up to 6 times a day. Transportation is carried out by a German company flix bus. The first bus leaves at 8 am, the last one at 0.30 am. The fare starts from 7 euros, the travel time is exactly 2 hours.
The trip from Munich to Salzburg by train will take about the same time. Direct trains run between cities throughout the day, up to 30 times a day. Trains leave twice an hour, except at night. Travel time - 1 hour 30 minutes . You can check the schedule and buy tickets online at the railway service .
By the way, you can get from Munich to Salzburg on a Bavarian ticket. Despite the fact that Salzburg is not part of the administrative state of Bavaria, the route is so popular with tourists that they decided to include it in the route grid of Bavarian tickets. If you travel around Bavaria with such a ticket, you can save a lot on travel, incl. and when traveling to Salzburg.
Michael Thomas/Salzburg, view from the river
Upon arrival in Salzburg, you can stay in a variety of hotels, apartments, guest houses, hostels, depending on your preferences and budget. Salzburg is popular tourist destination almost all year round, in this regard, it is recommended to book accommodation in advance. You can find out more about the availability and cost of living in Salzburg for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.
High marks from tourists to Booking.com received the following hotels in Salzburg:
Hotel & Villa Auersperg This boutique hotel is located within walking distance of the historic center of Salzburg. The hotel has a relaxing terrace and a rooftop spa. Guests can stay in rooms of various sizes, breakfasts are included in the price. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Public parking is available for a fee. The front desk serves guests around the clock;
ACHAT Plaza Zum Hirschen 4* The hotel is close to Salzburg railway station. The hotel has a restaurant and a spa area with a sauna, steam room and fitness room. There is also a bar. Guests can stay in rooms of various sizes, including family rooms. Breakfasts are offered for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Public parking spaces are available for a fee. There is a luggage storage, a children's playground, bicycle rental. The front desk is open 24/7;
Bergland Hotel 3* — the hotel is located in a quiet area, close to the main attractions of the city. It offers a small terrace for relaxing. You can stay in single and double rooms, the hotel accommodates only adults. Breakfasts are available at an additional cost. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Private parking is available on site for a fee. There is a luggage storage;
Star Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbrau, by Quality 3* — the hotel is located in a historic building in the heart of the city, at the foot of the Kapuzinerberg mountain. Guests can stay in rooms of various sizes, including family rooms. Breakfasts are provided for a fee. There is also a bar on site. Wifi works for free. There is a luggage storage. The front desk serves guests around the clock. Guests of the hotel can also relax on the terrace with beautiful views.
Graeme Churchard/View of Salzburg from the Castle What to see in Salzburg in 1-2 days
Salzburg, although a small city, is extremely rich in sights, here you can see squares and unusual fountains, residences and castles, cathedrals, churches and abbeys, fortresses and monasteries, parks, gardens, mountains, you can ride a cable car, or you can visit the House Mozart, because among other things, Salzburg is also the birthplace of the great composer. In order not to get lost in all this variety of monuments and interesting places, it is better to decide on the route in advance, especially if you have only 1-2 days to visit. Among the things to see in Salzburg, the most popular attractions include:
Residenzplatz
Residenzplatz is the main square of Salzburg, and it is probably the best place to start exploring the old part of the city. The square is surrounded by several architectural objects at once, the main of which are the buildings of the Old and New residences. The construction of both objects dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, and the original purpose of the buildings was a residence for archbishops.
Currently, both buildings house art museums, and visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the magnificent interior decoration of the premises. The facades of the New Residence, among other things, are decorated with antique clocks and 35 bells. There is also a fountain in the center of the square, which has its own historical value; its installation dates back to the second half of the 17th century.
Mike Norton/Salzburg Central Square
Salzburg Cathedral impresses with its scope. The size of the cathedral surpasses similar cathedrals in other Austrian cities, and Salzburg, with its generally small area, this cathedral is clearly "great". However, this 17th-century Baroque building found a place right in the city center, not far from the Residenzplatz. The facades of the building are richly decorated with statues and sculptures, and a dome and two towers rise above the cathedral itself.
The dome is the only non-authentic detail of the cathedral, since it was bombed during the Second World War and restored only in the second half of the 20th century. The remaining parts of the cathedral have been here since the very moment of construction. Inside the cathedral you can see a curious painting, but, in general, the interior of the building is unassuming. The building of the museum adjoins the cathedral, where you can see objects related to the cathedral and the events that accompanied it.
TravelingOtter/Salzburg Cathedral Fortress Hohensalzburg
Among what to see in Salzburg in 1 day, the Hohensalzburg Fortress stands apart, as it is considered the most ancient landmark of the city. Climbing the 120-meter mountain on which the castle is located is definitely worth it, especially since it leads here cable car, and from the fortress complex open the best views to the city. If you have the opportunity to visit only one place in Salzburg, then it is best to choose Hohensalzburg, because from here you can see the whole city, as the townspeople themselves say.
The construction of the fortress dates back to the 10th century, it was made in a strict Romanesque style. In addition to the fortress-castle, towers, gates, churches and some household buildings can also be found on the territory of the complex. The premises of the fortress are open for inspection; here you can see medieval interiors, decorated with gilding and carvings. The complex has a museum. A visit to the fortress is possible both independently with an audio guide, and with an organized tour.
Cristian Bortes/Fortress Hohensalzburg Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Mirabell Palace is not just another European palace, its grandeur is so great that the entire palace and park complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The initial construction of the palace took place at the beginning of the 17th century, subsequently the palace suffered from fires and other disasters more than once, the last major restoration was carried out at the beginning of the 19th century.
Currently, various events, concerts and exhibitions are held in the premises of the palace. The palace itself is surrounded by an impressive park ensemble, which was also laid out on this site in the 17th century. In addition to all kinds of landscape decorations - flowerbeds, trees, hedges, in the park you can find numerous fountains, sculptures of lions and statues of dwarfs.
Lyn Gateley/Salzburg Mount Kapuzinerberg
A walk to the Kapuzinerberg mountain is perfect for those who are fond of hiking. The height of the mountain is 214 meters, on top of it there is the Capuchin Abbey, the villa of S. Zweig and, of course, observation deck. Unlike the Hohensalzburg fortress, only stairs and a serpentine path lead uphill, so you can only get up here on foot, but it's worth it.
The stairs lead uphill through the picturesque quarters of Salzburg, and in some places pass right into the houses. The serpentine, on the other hand, opens up other views - natural, in addition, small chapels are installed everywhere, decorating all the way to the top. Those who decide to climb the Kapuzinerberg are advised to go both ways - both the stairs and the serpentine (there or back).
Dennis Jarvis/Kapucinerberg
Salzburg is known as the birthplace of the great composer W. A. Mozart, and in the house where he was born and lived in his adolescence, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the master has now been created. All exhibits of the museum, one way or another, are connected with the composer - here are the instruments that Mozart played, and his music notebooks, and pieces of furniture, there is also a magnificent painting "Mozart at the piano". The museum also has a separate exposition "Mozart and the theater". You can visit the museum from organized excursions held in different languages.
Karlis Dambrāns/Mozart's House Hellbrunn Palace and Park near Salzburg
The Hellbrunn palace and park complex is located in the vicinity of Salzburg, about 6 km from it. It is unlikely that you will be able to see the city sights of the city and the Hellbrunn Palace in one day, however, if you decide to stay in Salzburg for a couple of days, then the Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens are definitely on the list of what to see in Salzburg in 2 days. The palace was built at the beginning of the 17th century in the early baroque style. Inside, you can see with your own eyes authentic tapestries, frescoes and paintings, as well as pieces of furniture.
All apartments of the palace are furnished with exceptional elegance. But the palace and park complex is not limited to the palace, here you can find many other buildings - pavilions, the Hunting Castle, the Stone Theater, amusing fountains, sculptures, Neptune's grotto and, of course, a luxurious landscaped garden with a pond. get to palace and park complex Hellbrunn can be reached by city bus number 25.
Heather Cowper/Helbrunn If you have very little time to travel to Salzburg, then you can see the main sights of the city with an organized tour. includes in its route such places of the city as the Altermarkt square, the Cathedral, the Getreidegasse street, Mozart's house, the Mirabell Palace and much more.
Also Salzburg is the "gateway" ski Austria. From here it is convenient to get to the most famous and popular Austrian resorts- Seefeld, Solden, Mayrhofen, Ischgl and others.
Mirabell Palace and Mirabellgarten.
The palace was built in 1606 and has been rebuilt many times since then. Now here is the residence of the city burgomaster. A magnificent front staircase is available for free inspection. A photo shoot in such an interior was inevitable.
The Mirabellgarten was designed in 1690 by Johann Fischer von Erlach.
The building of the garden greenhouse houses the Baroque Museum (4 euros). The museum presents mainly sketches for future paintings.
Gate leading to the Garden of Dwarfs. In 1715, 28 funny figures of dwarfs were installed in the park. Subsequently, they were either removed from the garden by the rulers, who considered them too ugly, then again returned to their place. Several figures have been lost.
Already from the Mirabelgarten, the Hohensalzburg fortress was clearly visible, towering on the top of the Festungberg mountain, at an altitude of 120 meters above the city level. We went to it, on the way going into all the churches that came across to us on the way.
And there are an incredible number of churches in Salzburg. If you look from the right bank of the Salzach River, which divides the city into Old and New, then along the left bank you can count about a dozen different churches.
On the bridge we crossed the river and ended up in the Old Town.
The beautiful baroque church, which I noticed from the right bank of the river, turned out to be closed. I was upset, but was soon rewarded.
The Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) is something so majestic and beautiful that I can hardly find the right words. Facade overlooks Cathedral Square(Domplatz) with a column of St. Mary (1776).
The current building was erected between 1614 and 1628 and was the first Baroque cathedral in German-speaking lands. For its construction, the Prince - Archbishop of Salzburg Wolf Dietrich invited the Italian Vincenzo Scamozzi. The towers of the cathedral are 79 meters high. Near the doors there are statues of the patrons of the city - Saints Rupert and Virgil.
Mozart was baptized in this cathedral.
Residenzplatz. Central square of the old city. The appearance of the square was formed at the beginning of the 17th century, during the restructuring of the city under the guidance of Italian architects. The whole area was lined with tables with strange fixtures. We never understood their purpose.
Old Residence of the Archbishop (Alte Residenz). Built in 1619, luxurious interiors were created until the middle of the 18th century. On the third floor there is a museum "Residence Gallery" - a collection of medieval European paintings.
New residence (Neue Residenz). Located opposite the Old Residence. Built in 1602, it was originally the bishop's guest house. An old clock (1873) and 35 bells (1705) are installed on the tower of the New Residence. The building houses the Sattler Museum, the main exhibit of which is a panorama of the city (in 1824-1828).
The Residenzbrunnen fountain is located in the center of the square, created between 1656 and 1661. Italian Tommaso di Garona.
Near Residenzplatz is Mozartplatz (Mozartplatz) with a monument to Mozart.
Kapitelplatz.
Here I found an "old acquaintance" - a similar monument was erected in Prague in honor of the premiere of W. A. Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" (Don Giovanni) on 10/29/1787.
The 17th century Kapitelschwemme fountain on Kapitelplatz restored in 1732, tritons 1691
We decided to take the funicular up to the fortress (you can also walk, but there was no time for that). A complex ticket (funicular round trip + visit to the fortress with its museums) cost 11 euros.
Fortress Hohensalzburg (Hohensalzburg) - one of the largest of the completely preserved medieval fortresses Europe, its area is 30 thousand square meters (up to 250 m long and 150 m wide).
In 1077, a Romanesque castle was built here, of which only the foundation has survived. The castle was repeatedly rebuilt and strengthened until it turned into a powerful fortress. Hohensalzburg acquired its current appearance in general terms in the 16th century. The fortress in its entire history survived only one siege of 61 days in 1525, when it was surrounded by rebellious peasants. In 1612, the deposed Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, whom I have already mentioned, died here in prison.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the fortress surrendered without a fight.
In the 19th century, the castle was used as a barracks, warehouse and prison before becoming a military outpost again in 1861.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Hohensalzburg again became a prison where Italian prisoners of war and Nazis were kept (before the union with Germany).
The courtyard with the chapel of St. George (did not have time to get inside).
Rooms of the prince-bishop (XV century).
Museum halls.
An exhibition of puppets, where we had a lot of fun. Buddhist monks kept up with us in manifestations of joyful surprise and childish delight.
Views of the city from the fortress walls.
While looking for a restaurant for lunch, we stumbled upon winter fairy tale in the middle of summer. Christmas shop open all year round.
Shop ares: Judengasse 10, A-5020 Salzburg
which is located a little north of the Alps. Sometimes it is also called the "city of students" - three universities are located here. Salzburg is also known for being the birthplace of the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The city is the historical center of Austria.
How to get to the city
Those who would like to see the sights of Salzburg in one day can get to the city both by public transport and by private car. The city is located near the border with Germany. Since Austria is part of the European Union, this border is formal, and it can be crossed without hindrance. Buses from the most major cities countries, as well as from neighboring countries. well developed and railway transport. By high-speed train you can quickly get to Vienna and other cities - Rome, Berlin, Prague. Salzburg Airport, one of the largest in all of Austria, is a 20-minute drive from the historic center.
In terms of size, Salzburg ranks 4th among all Austrian cities. However, every year the flow of visitors is increasing. Walking through the streets of the city, you can see a large number of churches. Often in guidebooks, Salzburg is referred to as the "German Rome". In order to see all the best sights of Salzburg, reading reviews of tourists is not enough. Need on your own or with the help of a guide places worth visiting. It is also necessary to choose good hotel from where you can see the main historical places. If the purpose of the tourist is to visit architectural monuments, then you should look at hotels in the city center.
Mozart Museum
For those who would like to visit as many sights of Salzburg as possible in one day in winter, it is better to focus on museums. For instance, famous museum Mozart. It is located on Domgasse street. The great composer lived in this house from 1784 to 1787. Mozart's residence can be called truly luxurious - there are as many as four rooms, as well as two studies and a kitchen.
It is known that the great composer during his life had a tendency to demonstrate luxury - shoes with buckles were a real necessity. In the house where the museum is located, Mozart spent his happiest years. He was surrounded by friends, received many invitations to give concerts in the richest houses of the local nobility. Many great works were created in this house, for example, the famous opera Le Figaro.
Mirabell Castle
To bring home worthy photos of the sights of Salzburg, you should definitely visit the Mirabell Castle. It is located on the other side of the Salzach River, about 1 km north of Hohensalzburg Castle.
At first, it was the property of the unofficial wife of the Archbishop, Salme Alt, who bore him 15 children. However, after a short time, Alt was deposed, and Prince Zitticus took his place, who took the mansion away from the bishop. It was during the reign of Zitticus that the castle got its name "Mirabel" ("beautiful").
Of particular interest in the decoration of the castle is a marble staircase, on which there are figures of angels. It is also worth visiting the Marble Hall, where Mozart himself gave concerts. Now there are often concerts and wedding ceremonies. Interestingly, it was in this hall that the marriage of Eva Braun, Hitler's common-law wife, took place in 1944.
castle garden
It is impossible to visit all the sights of Salzburg in Austria in one day. For example, to go around the territory of the Mirabell Palace, it will take at least about 2-3 hours. After all, it is surrounded by a lush garden, decorated with numerous sculptures of characters from ancient myths. A separate part is dedicated to the "Garden of Dwarfs" - here you can see funny figures. The building of the greenhouse now houses the Baroque Museum. Currently, these gardens are very popular with visitors to Salzburg.
franciscan church
It is difficult to see the sights of Salzburg in one day. The walking route for those tourists who would like to see as many new places as possible must include churches. The oldest of them is the Franciscan Church - one of the oldest in the whole city. It has been in this place since the 8th century. Until 1635, the building served as the parish church of the Virgin Mary. Then the temple was demolished, and in 1866 it was restored again. The church interior was remodeled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. Now the Franciscan Church attracts tourists with its unique blend of several architectural styles. A marble lion from the 12th century can still be seen inside the building.
Collegienkirche
The magnificent church was built between 1694 and 1707. From the very day of its foundation, the temple has become a standard architectural style baroque. Four separate chapels were built for the Benedictine University and symbolized the four faculties. interior The church is painted in an abstract style, with the help of which it is visually enlarged. It is said that Mozart himself was struck by the beauty of the Kollegienkirche. The great musician was not stingy and specially wrote several works for masses, which until our times take place in the traditional Catholic rhythm.
Mount Kapuzinerberg
Located in the very center of Salzburg. It is a landscaped park. At the top of the mountain there is an observation deck from where you can admire the landscapes of the city. Unfortunately, there are no escalators in the park. The climb can be difficult - the height is 700 m. However, climbing the stairs, you can first see the bust of Mozart, and then the biblical scenes from the life of Christ carved on stone. The trodden paths will not let you get lost in the forest. About a dozen wild goats live here, but they do not catch the eye of those walking in the park.
Hohenwerfen
Those who would like to visit the sights of Salzburg in one day should definitely visit one of the most picturesque Austrian castles called Hohenwerfen. It rises majestically above the Salzach River, on a site that used to be strategically important for the defense of the land. The castle was built in the 11th century to protect the estates of Archbishop Gerbachd of Salzburg.
The castle is located 40 km from the city. You can get to it in 20 minutes. For a long time, Hohenwerfen served as a defensive structure, but during one of the uprisings it was completely destroyed. The uprising was then crushed. The same peasants who destroyed Hohenwerfen had to rebuild it as a punishment. At the beginning of the 16th century, additional structures were built - turrets, bastions, as well as external walls. Inside the castle is the chapel of St. Sigismund. It has been reconstructed in the Gothic style. Hohenwerfen was rebuilt several times after reconstruction until it acquired its modern look.
Castle today
When the Napoleonic Wars began, the history of the Principality of Salzburg came to an end. At the beginning of the 19th century, Salzburg became part of Austria. Artillery guns, accumulated over a long period of time, were transferred to the possession of France. They wanted to destroy Hohenwerfen itself, but King Franz II ordered that it be preserved. The castle is currently open to the public. On its territory there are museums - local history, folklore, those who plan to visit the main attractions of Salzburg in one day can use the funicular. So you can reach the castle faster and save energy. But you can get to the top of the mountain to the castle on foot. The most convenient way to get to the castle is by S-Bahn train.
Hohensalzburg
Tourists who want to visit as many sights of Salzburg as possible in one day should definitely visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. It is located on the top of the Mönchsberg mountain. This is the largest fortification that has been preserved in Europe since the Middle Ages. The fortress is a symbol of Salzburg, and every year thousands of tourists come here. Modern look Hohensalzburg Castle was given by Archbishop L. von Keutschach. At first, the fortress was used as a defensive structure. Throughout its history, none of the attackers managed to conquer the structure.
The fortress is open to visitors all year round. Since 1982, you can climb here not only on foot, but also on comfortable funiculars that leave from Festungsgasse. Visitors should visit the Prince's Chambers, the Fortress Museum, the Puppet Museum. The fortress, which has a history of more than nine centuries, is also the venue for the Salzburg Concerts. On Sundays at 11:45 am, a solemn procession is held on its territory with the playing of musical instruments. A fanfare is heard throughout the Old City.
What else to see in the city
To see the sights of Salzburg in one day, the walking route can be approximately as follows: Old Town - Central Square - Mozart's Birth House - Hohensalzburg Fortress - Museum of Modern Art. You can also visit the Salzburg Zoo. It has created special zones for animals, where their living conditions are as close to natural as possible. For example, a special space has been made for rhinos and antelopes, which is called the African Savannah.
The itinerary of walking around the sights of Salzburg in one day must also include a visit to the Mozart monument. An unusual detail of the monument will definitely attract the attention of the guests of the city: instead of the usual pen, the composer has something like a pen or pencil in his hands. Not far from the monument to Mozart is the coffee house of the same name.
Places for different categories of tourists
You can also visit the House of Nature - one of the largest aquariums in all of Europe. It can be admired underwater world, for which more than 40 pools were built. Colorful reef fish live separately from reef sharks. Photos and descriptions of the sights of Salzburg can be found on the Internet, but it is better for each tourist to build an individual route and visit the most interesting places for themselves. Beer connoisseurs will love Stigl - a private brewery. Here you can watch the creation of one of the most popular drinks in Austria, and then try the best varieties of freshly brewed beer. Little tourists usually do not like visiting museums, but they will definitely like the Toy House. In this museum, you can not only hear the history of the most popular toys, but also play with new ones.
Atmosphere of the city
Photos of the sights of Salzburg will not be able to convey the unique atmosphere that reigns in the city. Being on central square city of Residenzplatz, you can be transported back to the eighteenth century. The 35 bells of the "Bishop's Residence" give the square a special charm. Even if you try to look Famous places in Salzburg in one day, photos of sights will leave the best memories of this trip. It is unlikely that there will be such a travel lover who would not want to return here for more long term. For many tourists, Austria has become one of the favorite places for cultural recreation.
If there is not enough time to see all the sights of Salzburg in a day, you can rent a bicycle. In total, about three dozen bicycle routes have been laid on the territory of the city.
Bicycles can be rented at 10 stations. Salzburg is sometimes referred to as the "cycling" capital of Austria. The rental price per day is about 40 euros.
Salzburg is the city that gave the world Mozart and preserved the majestic cultural heritage princes of archbishops who loved to surround themselves with exquisite luxury. Below, according to tradition, information about what to see in Salzburg - prices, work schedules, directions and other information useful in order to make a route on your own.
We made a map of what to see in Salzburg in advance.
Most of the sights of Salzburg are concentrated in the historical center of this small town with a population of 150 thousand people on both banks of the Salzach River. Therefore, it will be easy to see Salzburg in one day - you just need to most optimally allocate time for each interesting place.
In order to make it easy to navigate in the city when compiling cultural program advises to keep a map of public transport in front of your eyes.
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is more than 900 years old, but even today it retains a dignified appearance. Throughout its history, she managed to visit both a military unit and a prison. Today, this castle in Salzburg on the mountain is a big museum complex with grandiose interiors, one of the main attractions of Salzburg.
A basic ticket to the fortress costs 12€ for an adult, 6.80€ for a child (6-14 years old) and 26.60€ for the whole family. The price includes a ride on the funicular, a tour of 11 rooms of the fortress with an audio guide (there is an audio guide in Russian), a visit to the Museum of the fortress, the Military Museum, the Museum of Puppets.
A standard ticket costs 15.20€, for children 8.70€, a family ticket is 33.70€. On top of everything included in the basic ticket, the standard ticket also includes a visit to the Princes' Chambers and the Mechanical Theatre.
In July, August and new year holidays you can buy a standard ticket with a discount (for 13.20€, 7.50€ and 29.30€ respectively) if you manage to do it before 10 am.
How to get there: you can get here to the Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz stop by bus number 24, 27, 28 or by trolleybus number 1, 4, 10. You can get off at the Salzburg Justizgebäude stop by tram number 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.
The address: Monchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours: from October to April - daily from 9.30 to 17, from May to September - from 9 to 19, December 24 - from 9.30 to 14 (last admission)
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
The Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 and was originally called the Altenau Palace. Later it was renamed Mirabelle, which means “delightful” and “beautiful” in Italian. Today, the Mirabell Palace serves as a working office for the mayor of the city and the city government, so most of the premises are not accessible to the public.
However, tourists can still see the Marble Hall, which previously served banquet hall for the princes of the archbishops, and a staircase with angels. And the Mirabellgarten gardens can also compete with the Viennese gardens in the Belvedere.
Entrance to the palace and gardens is free for adults and children.
How to get there: bus No. 25 and 27, trolleybuses No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, stops Mirabellgarten or Mirabellplatz
The address: Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours:
Marble Hall: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 to 16, Tuesday and Friday from 13 to 16.
Staircase with angels: daily from 8 to 18
Gardens: 6am to sunset
Mozart House
Fans of Mozart's work should definitely visit two places - the house where the famous composer was born, and the house where he lived. They are located relatively close to each other (5 minutes on foot), and it won't take long to see both, so we combined these two places in one point.
Mozart's residence - Mozart-Wohnhaus - is located on the right bank of the Salzach. Here you can see expositions that tell the story of the Mozart family and the old interiors in which the family lived. This place was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, but carefully restored and reopened in 1996.
Entrance fee: for adults - 10 €, children 15-18 years old - 4 €, 6-14 years old - 3.50 €, children under 6 years old - free of charge, family ticket - 21 €.
How to get there: trams No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, bus No. 20, 25, 27, 28, 840, stop Theatergasse or Rathaus
The address: Makartpl. 8, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours: daily from 9.00 to 17.30 (last entry at 17.00), in July and August from 8.30 to 19.00.
Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in the Hagenauer House at 9 Getreidegasse, where today this significant event for the world of music is remembered. The house was named after its owner, a spice merchant and close friend of the Mozart family. The Mozart Museum was opened here in 1880 and after that it has been transformed more than once.
The cost of visiting and opening hours are the same as those of the Mozart Museum in his residence.
You can buy a combined ticket to both Mozart Museums for 17€ for adults, 6€ for children 15-18 years old, 5€ for children 6-14 years old. A family ticket costs 36€.
How to get there: on the same trams and buses or on foot.
The address: Getreidegasse 9, 5020 Salzburg
Museum of Natural History
The history of the cathedral begins in 744, when the first Christian church was built in the city. Since then, it has been completely burned down several times, and during the Second World War, it was damaged during the bombing. The modern appearance of the cathedral acquired only in 1959.
By the way, this is where Mozart was baptized.
How to get there: buses No. 20, 25, 28, 840 and trolleybuses No. 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, stop Rathaus or Mozartsteg
The address: Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours: the schedule according to which tourists are allowed into the cathedral changes every 1-2 months, and in addition, changes are possible in the schedule due to church services. Therefore, see the most up-to-date information.
Hellbrunn Palace and Fun Fountains
You can buy tickets to the zoo separately, or you can take a combined ticket to the palace and the zoo. The price of an adult ticket is 10.50 € (separate) and 21.50 € (combined), a child ticket (from 4 to 14 years old) is 4.50 € or 9.50 €, for youth from 15 to 19 years old - 7 € or 9.50 €. A family ticket (parents + child) costs 24.50€ (+4€ for each additional child) or 48.50€ (+6.50€ for each additional child).
How to get there: bus number 25, stop Zoo Salzburg (immediately after Schloss Hellbrunn)
The address: Hellbrunnerstrasse 60, 5081 Anif
Working hours: September-October - daily from 9 to 18 (last entry at 17), November-December - from 9 to 16.30 (last entry at 16). Schedule for other months.
Of course, this is not all the sights of Salzburg. The places we have listed will be enough to spend a day or two in Salzburg, and if you want to stay longer, this city will definitely find something to entertain you with.
Salzburg is a rather small city, but, nevertheless, many interesting sights are located on its land. If you only have a few hours in Salzurg, then for the convenience of orienting in the city, I offer the top 10 attractions around the old town that every tourist must visit.
If you came to Salzburg by train, then on the square near the railway station, take bus 1, 3, 4, 5 and get to the Rathaus stop (as soon as you cross the river bridge, get off immediately). In front of you will be the entrance to Old city Salzburg.
One day Salzburg itinerary
If you decide to spend only one day in Salzburg, then I suggest you an itinerary that includes the most interesting sights of the city. Personally, it took me 2.5 full days to get to know the city well, but most tourists still come to Salzburg from Vienna in one day ( How to get from Vienna to Salzburg).
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Top 10 attractions in Salzburg
On a hill above Salzburg rises either a fortress or a castle called Hohensalzburg. This is one of the largest and best-preserved fortifications in Europe, so walking past such beauty is simply a crime.
The fortress was built by Archbishop Gebhard back in 1077. And his further followers in every possible way expanded and strengthened the original building. On the territory of Hohensalzburg there is a fortress museum, for a tour of which you can take an audio guide in Russian. You can also visit medieval apartments here.
You can climb to the fortress on foot or by funicular, which is located behind the Residence Square.
The scale of the main Cathedral of Salzburg is amazing. On the territory of a rather compact old town, there is a huge church with a magnificent facade and a mighty dome. The cathedral, as it were, recalls the strength and power of the archbishops who ruled in Salzburg. The first church on this site was erected in 767, but over time it changed and was rebuilt. The current appearance of the Cathedral is made in the early baroque style. Entrance inside is free.
3. Old Salzburg Residence
If you want to get an idea of how the archbishops of Salzburg lived, then I advise you to go to the museum located in the building of the old residence. Ancient chambers with residential and social rooms are open for tourists. By the way, Mozart gave concerts more than once within these walls. In addition to the chambers, the building has an art gallery (on the fourth floor).
The residence of the archbishops of medieval Salzburg is the Residence Square. It borders the new residence along with the chimes, Cathedral, old residences and city facades, where shops, a bakery and cafes. The square rises in the center beautiful fountain 16th century.
5. Salzburg Museum
Salzburg Museum, located in a magnificent new residence on Mozart Square with a completely new concept. The museum tells about the history of the city. To make viewing the exhibits more interesting, multimedia displays were organized in the museum.
For twenty-six years the Mozart family lived on the third floor of the "House Hagenauer" at Getreidegasse 9. The famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27th, 1756. The house is named after its owner, a friend of Mozart who sold toys. Several rooms are available for visiting in the museum, where notes, personal belongings of the composer and a copy of his piano are exhibited. The museum is small and it won't take long to visit.
7. The house where Mozart lived (New City)
This is a richer museum in terms of the collection of exhibits. Here you will see a film about the life of Mozart, his original musical instruments, as well as a large collection of images of the composer. It is more interesting to walk around the museum with an audio guide, however, it is only available in English and German.
In the center of the square stands a sculpture of the great composer, which is the main decoration. Leave Salzburg and not take a picture in front of the statue of Mozart? Well, I do not!
9. Mirabell Garden and Palace
The boundless power of the archbishops in Salzburg led to the fact that one of them, Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau, without embarrassing anyone, ordered the construction of a palace for his beloved woman Solomeya Alt and a garden. The garden, of course, is not as impressive as around the famous palaces of Europe, but its stairs with unicorns offer a beautiful view of the old city of Salzburg and the Hohensalzburg fortress. In addition, several interesting legends and facts. The real stars of the park are ... stone dwarfs, which can be found in the alleys of the park. Once there were 28, but now there are 14.
10. City Hall, old market and streets
The old town of Salzburg is very compact. Take a map and just walk along the old streets, look into the courtyards where pleasant cafes are hiding. Traditionally, there are numerous shops and restaurants on the first floors of the houses. I think a couple of hours of window shopping and buying souvenirs will be enough to walk down every street. Well, in general, it all depends on your curiosity and free time.
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