Things to do in Salzburg State

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Salzburg State travel guide

Hohensalzburg Castle featuring landscape views and château or palace

Mirabell Palace featuring a castle, a park and flowers

Kapuzinerberg which includes forests and a city

Salzburg featuring a fountain, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

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1. Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

Enjoy an action-packed vacation of year-round sporting activities at Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort. The resort sits in the Glemm Valley, which is part of the Austrian Alps. It’s encompassed by three striking mountain ranges, including the majestic Kitzbühler Alps. Make the most of the resort’s excellent facilities as you enjoy the various activities offered by the winter Ski Circus. Return in summer to hike, bike and swim amid a breathtaking landscape of alpine pastures, rugged peaks and fields of wildflowers.

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Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort showing mountains and farmland

2. Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace offers a romantic history as well as an excellent example of baroque architecture. In 1606, Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, had this splendid palace built for his mistress Salome Alt. Another prince archbishop had the palace redesigned by prominent baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hilterbrandt in the 1700s. Today, it’s the official seat of Salzburg’s mayor and is famous for its pristine gardens.

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Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

3. Mozart's Birthplace

Mozart’s Birthplace (Mozarts Geburthaus) is the childhood home of one of the world’s most famous and prodigious composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Following his birth in 1756, Mozart lived here with his family until 1773. Mozart’s Birthplace became a museum in 1880 and has acquired numerous original artifacts from the composer’s widow and children. It presents a fascinating insight into the upbringing, life and talent of a musical genius.

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Mozart\'s Birthplace featuring interior views

4. Salzburg Cathedral

The Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) is famous for its long and dramatic history. Mozart was baptised here and later became the cathedral’s organist.

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Salzburg Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage elements and interior views

5. Lake Zell

Lake Zell is a scenic basin of freshwater in the shadow of the glorious snow-capped mountains of the Austrian Alps. Hike varied routes to see flowers and herbs, a glacier and stupendous views. Swim in the cool water of the lake on a summer afternoon or ski on the surrounding slopes in winter.

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Lake Zell showing landscape views, tranquil scenes and forest scenes

6. Getreidegasse

Getreidegasse (also known as Grain Lane) offers upmarket boutiques set amongst medieval streets and picturesque courtyards, musicians and performers. This is a great outing whether you’re a serious buyer or just window shopping for a few hours. During the late 1500s and early 1600s, this area was a main thoroughfare leading to Bavaria. It was popular with wealthy merchants and was one of the city’s most desired neighborhoods. Today, the stylish fashion and jewelry boutiques help to preserve the exclusive aura — but everyone is welcome.

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Getreidegasse Lane showing shopping, street scenes and a city

What to do in Salzburg State

Popular places to visit

Mirabell Palace

4.5/5(107 reviews)

See one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world at this magnificent palace, originally built as a grand gesture of love.

Mozart's Birthplace

4/5(64 reviews)

Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.

Salzburg Cathedral

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Step back in time to the eighth century at one of Salzburg’s most important historic sites and one of Europe’s most beautiful churches.

Lake Zell

5/5(18 reviews)

Explore the enchanting lakeside villages, sunbathe on a lido and hike alongside the icy water that lies between Alpine mountains.

Getreidegasse

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Salzburg’s famous shopping street is known for its narrow, medieval houses as well as Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum.

Hohensalzburg Castle featuring landscape views

Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Hop on a cable car and climb up to this mountaintop fortress, one of the biggest medieval castles in Europe.

Krimmler Waterfalls featuring forests, a cascade and a river or creek

Upper Krimml Waterfall

5/5(2 reviews)

Hike through the pristine alpine scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park to see the impressive torrent of Austria’s highest waterfall.

Hellbrunn Palace

4.5/5(49 reviews)

This palace, originally a summer residence for the archbishops of Salzburg, is famous for the whimsical water games of the Trick Fountains.

Mirabell Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Salzburg State

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Altstadt Salzburg

5/5(35 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Old City Hall while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Neustadt

If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(81 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.

Schallmoos

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Schallmoos is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kartworld, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Riedenburg

Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Stiegl's World of Brewing or Leopoldskron Swimming Pool while you're exploring the area.