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Salzburg - The baroque old town, surrounded by 5 mountains, attracts tourists from all over the world and looks like part of the landscape of a model railroad. For Mozart and opera fans, lovers of architecture and history, and also for nature-loving guests there are many things to do in Salzburg and the surrounding area. We have compiled inspiration for things to do in Salzburg on this page.
By Maurizio Massaro
By Maurizio Massaro6 Ideas for the vacation in Salzburg
What to do in Salzburg? Salzburg offers a wide variety of activities for guests in a fairy tale setting:Salzburg Getreidegasse | Flickr: Jorge Franganillo CC-BY 2.0
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Guided tour through the old town of Salzburg
Picturesquely situated on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers churches and monasteries, stately castles and town houses, as well as gardens, streets and alleys worth exploring! During a guided tour through Salzburg, you can get a quick overview of the city's main sights. Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours provide an alternative for those who don't want to or cannot do all the walking.Hop-On Hop-Off
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Hohensalzburg Fortress | Flickr: Heather Cowper CC-BY 2.0
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Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress
The medieval fortress from the 11th century is in remarkable condition, was built on one of Salzburg's city mountains, the Festungsberg, and offers a fantastic view of the city and surrounding countryside. The exterior of Hohensalzburg Fortress can be explored on your own, while you need to book a guided tour to enter the interiors.Mozarts birthplace | Flickr: Allie Caulfield CC-BY 2.0
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Life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolferl was born in Salzburg. Mozarts birthplace in the Getreidegasse now houses a museum where, among other exhibits, the exceptional talent s children s violin and other instruments are on display. The Residence of Mozart also known as Tanzmeisterhaus exhibits additional documents and musical instruments of the musical genius. The musical excursion can be rounded off with a concert at Mirabell Palace or Hohensalzburg Fortress.Mozart Residence
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Untersberg | Flickr: Sergio Fernández CC-BY 2.0
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Hiking in the Salzburg Alps
The nearby Untersberg massif attracts nature lovers to relax in good mountain air: As a day trip from Salzburg, the mountain range can be used for mountain hiking. Also in the Salzkammergut there is a wide range of offers for Hiking, Canyoning or Mountainbiking.Sport & Activities
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Stiegl Brewery
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Visit to the Stiegl Brewery
Experience cinema, gastronomy and guided tours through the Stiegl Brewery World and Museum: a true feast for beer lovers is a visit to the Salzburg Stiegl Brewery. From here, in addition to evening tours and beer tastings, beer walks are offered all the way to the old town. Here you can learn all about a culinary tradition of Salzburg, which still holds many surprises even for connoisseurs.6
On the trail of the animals at Salzburg Zoo
The Zoo Salzburg is located in the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace in the south of Salzburg. More than 150 species live in enclosures that correspond to their geographical regions of origin, sometimes together. The zoo thus follows the concept of the geozoo. Therefor an absolute classic among activities with children in Salzburg is a visit to the zoo.Attractions in Salzburg
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5 top attractions in Salzburg that you shouldn't miss
The best attractions in the city on the SalzachHohensalzburg Fortress | Flickr: Heather Cowper CC-BY 2.0
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
Perched on the 542 m fortress mountain is the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Built in the Middle Ages around 1077, it is one of the best preserved castles in Europe. A visit to this important Salzburg attraction is an absolute must! From the old town of Salzburg, you can take the fortress railway to the house mountain with the castle.Dwarf Garden Mirabell Palace | Wiki Commons: Sumit Surai CC-BY-SA 4.0
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Mirabell Palace
The complex of Mirabell Palace including gardens and outbuildings is part of the UNESCO World Heritage in the city of Salzburg. The Marble Hall and Georg-Raphael-Donner-Staircase are among the most important attractions of the palace, and concerts featuring renowned musicians from all over the world also take place in the former. The Mirabell Garden is full of marble statues and spectacular garden art.Mozart's Birthplace | Wiki Commons: Public Domain
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Mozart's Residence and Birthplace
Relevant not only for music fans: Mozart's birthplace as well as the building also known as Tanzmeisterhaus, which acted as Mozart's residence. Both houses are now museums, are among the top attractions in Salzburg, and can be visited without a guided tour.More Information & tickets
Hangar 7
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Hangar 7
For technology fans, a trip to the Hangar 7 at Salzburg Airport is worthwhile: not only various airplanes and helicopters of the Austrian beverage and media giant Red Bull are exhibited, but also Formula 1 racing cars and other technical objects.Hellbrunn Palace | Pixabay: Hans Braxmeier | Public Domain
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Hellbrunn Palace
Constructed in the late Renaissance Italian style, Hellbrunn Palace was built at the behest of the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg. The water games are a main attraction, and a visit to the Salzburg Zoo on the palace grounds is an ideal activity for families.More ideas for Salzburg
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Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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