City of Salzburg and surroundings

A trip to the city of Salzburg adds variety to your winter holiday in Piesendorf and Niedernsill! The charming city of Mozart attracts visitors with impressive sights, cozy cafés, and rich history. Let yourself be enchanted by the winter atmosphere and the unique charm of Salzburg

Tip! Great leisure ticket - All public transport in the entire Salzburg region for only 19 euros. You and a friend, or a family (up to four children under 15), can explore Salzburg for a whole day. 

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Winter in the city of Salzburg | © SalzburgerLand Tourismus, Foto Plangwallner

HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS

The landmark of the city of Mozart offers a magnificent panoramic view and takes you on an exciting journey through time.

Family sliding in Salzwelten Hallein, miner with lamp in the background. | © Salzwelten

SALZBURG SALT MINE & CELTIC MOUNTAIN

On the trail of the "white gold" - adventure, fun, excitement and mystical moments await the visitors.


Salzburg's zoo inhabitants and the snow | © Zoo Salzburg

ZOO SALZBURG

With around 1,500 animals from 150 species, the former Hellbrunn Zoo is an exciting experience for the whole family.


Winter in the city of Salzburg | © SalzburgerLand Tourismus, Foto Plangwallner

SALZBURG CATHEDRAL

The cathedral is the heart of Salzburg and dominates the cityscape with its mighty dome and two towers.


Mozart's Birthplace in Getreidegasse, Salzburg, with a violinist in historic attire. | © Salzburg Tourismus

MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE

The house where Wolfgang Amadé Mozart was born in 1756 is now one of the most visited museums in the world.


Exterior view of Mozart's residence in Salzburg during daylight. | © Christian Schneider

MOZART RESIDENCE

The newly designed tour of the Mozart Residence invites visitors to get closer to the Mozart family.


Elegant hall in the DomQuartier with paintings, chandeliers, and a beautifully painted ceiling. | © domquartier.at

DOMQUARTIER

The tour conveys an interplay of art, music, architecture and history of domination.


Faistauer Foyer in the Festival Hall with colorful murals and marble flooring. | © SF Andreas KolariK

FESTIVAL VENUES

The Grosses Festspielhaus, the Haus für Mozart and the Felsenreitschule offer insights into the world of art & theatre.


Display case with exhibits on evolution and biodiversity in the museum, visitors viewing the exhibition. | © Haus der Natur, Foto Neumayr

HAUS DER NATUR

On more than 7,000 m2, Salzburg's most popular museum shows man and nature at their most exciting side. 


A group of smiling children raising their arms in a bright room of the Toy Museum. | © Spielzeug Museum - Eva trifft Fotografie

TOY MUSEUM

The Toy Museum invites you into the world of playing. It is all about experiencing and trying things out.


Terrasse des Museums der Moderne auf dem Mönchsberg mit Ausblick auf die Salzburger Altstadt und die Festung Hohensalzburg. | © Foto Marc Haader

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART MÖNCHSBERG

High above the roofs of Salzburg's old town, international art treasures are presented on 4 floors. 


Rupertinum in Salzburg's Old Town, a modern art museum with a view of Hohensalzburg Fortress. | © Foto Rainer Iglar

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART RUPERTINUM

The Museum of Modern Art in the baroque building shows an international temporary exhibition. 


Visitors viewing historic paintings in the ornate Princes' Room of the Hallein Celtic Museum. | © Keltenmuseum Hallein

CELTIC MUSEUM HALLEIN

Meet the Celts, experience prehistory ... At Europe's largest museum of Celtic history! 


Two women viewing a landscape painting in Panorama Museum. | © Salzburg Museum

PANORAMA MUSEUM

The Panorama Museum on Salzburg's Residenzplatz shows magnificent views in the form of a circular painting. 


MIRABELL PALACE

Mirabell Palace was built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his beloved Salome Alt. Highlights: Marble Hall, Staircase of Angels, ...


Baroque Long Gallery with paintings and vaulted ceiling near St. Peter in Salzburg. | © Dom Quartier Salzburg - Erzabtei St. Peter Weidl

ST. PETER'S MONASTERY

As the oldest monastery in the German-speaking world, the Archabbey has an unbroken history in the heart of the old town. 


Family making cheese at the Fürstenhof Show Dairy, children wearing aprons. | © SalzburgerLand Tourismus

ORGANIC FARM DAIRY FÜRSTENHOF

Experience pleasure - cool things made from milk! Guided tours, visits or programmes such as "make your own cheese". 


Visitors examining a brewing kettle in the brewhouse at Stiegl Brauwelt, with modern brewery equipment in the background. | © Stiegl Brauwelt Salzburg

STIEGL BRAUWELT

The art of brewing at its best - experience the world of beer with all your senses at Austria's largest private brewery.