Interesting Things To See In Salzburg
An Overview of Salzburg
Salzburg is a beautiful Austrian landscape with carefully preserved structures amongst low green mountains, a curving river and elegant gardens. The city is famous for being the filming location for “The Sound of Music” and the birthplace of W.A. Mozart. Much of the city is built with narrow lanes, refined plazas, Baroque architecture and tiny shops. Thanks to the spectacular surrounding scenery including wide lakes, Alpine foothills and distant mountain peaks, alongside the city’s cultural importance, Salzburg on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are many wonderful and interesting things to see in Salzburg, Austria.
Interesting Things To See In Salzburg
Schloss Hellbrunn
Hellbrunn Palace is a 17th-century Renaissance estate and pleasure garden in the southern district of Salzburg known for a natural spring which supplied water for it’s numerous novelty fountain features. The largest fountain, the Altemps Fountain, is located at the back of the palace. Elsewhere on the property, the Mannerist “Trick Fountains” are an iconic feature. These fountains are a complex of trickling grottos, water spouts timed with music, carved deer antlers shooting streams, tables surrounded by statues and liquid arcs as well as strange artistic water-walls.
St Sebastian’s Cemetery
This is a quiet and beautiful 16th-century cemetery with yellow arches and the final resting places for several members of the Mozart family.
Zwergelgarten (Ehemalige Bastion der Stadtmauer) – Dwarf Garden
This strange garden is decorated with numerous stone dwarves in varying attire. The statues were initially commissioned in1715 by Prince Archbishop Franz Anton Harrach. The dwarves were often modeled after dwarves the Archbishop kept in his court as entertainers. Other statues were modeled after peasants and visiting foreigners.
Meteorological Pillar of the 19th Century
This artistic pillar is tucked into a quiet corner of the Alter Markt. The column is actually a miniture weather station, covered in Gold-Baroque accents, miniture sculptures, thin carvings and a weather vane atop the structure.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is an impressive castle overlooking the city of Salzburg. The fully-preserved defensive complex has operated throughout history as a hard-point fortification, a military barracks, a prison and residence for past prince archbishops.
Mirabell Palace Gardens
These beautiful gardens are best known for grand marble staircases leading to vast floral spaces. The complex contains a set of unique Dwarf Gardens, low hedge patterns and dramatically dynamic statues.
Hangar-7 Aircraft Museum
This aircraft museum hosts numerous historical aircrafts, restaurants, small bars and art shows. The hanger is designed to have futuristic architecture and many of the exhibitions are home to the Flying Bulls display team. However, the venue also focuses on the sports investments of Red Bull. Visitors can find aircraft, rally cars, Formula 1 cars and more within the hanger.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Roughly half an hour away from Salzburg is the impressive ancient salt mines of the region. The mines were carved by ancient Celts during the Iron Age to access the rich salt deposits below ground. The mines are among the oldest in the world, supporting Celtic communities, enriching archbishops and funding the eventual growth of Salburg.
Keltenmuseum
The Keltenmuseum in the town of Hallein to the south of Salzburg contains incredible artifacts hailing from the La Tene period of the Iron Age. The museum’s exhibitions are centered around historical relics uncovered from burial sites around the Hallein Salt Mine, at Dürrnberg.
Sound of Music Tour
The Sound of Music was one of the most influential and well-loved films of it’s era. The heartwarming story follows the true story of the Von Trapp Family of singers in the years leading up to World War II. Many of the films locations and influences, including the reconstructed gazebo now resting in Schloss Hellbrunn’s ornamental gardens, can be visited throughout the region.
Getreidegasse
This is a famous historical shopping street and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The street is home to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthplace, a range of preserved, traditional businesses, clothing shops and souvenir venues.
DomQuartier Salzburg
This UNESCO World Heritage Site district spaces contains an expansive Baroque complex lined with artworks, state rooms, historical landmarks, multiple museums and balcony-access to the Salzburg Cathedral. The space has witnessed more than 1,300 years of history, political influence and unique cultural developments.
Mozart’s Birthplace
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptised as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart was an astonishing skilled and influential composer despite his tragically short life. His birthplace, the “Hagenauer Haus,” can be found at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg.
Dom Museum’s Kunst und Wunderkammer
This museum is home to the lovingly restored collection of Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, a influential aristocrat with a villainous reputation. As the owner of the city’s salt mines and importer of Salzburg’s iconic architecture, his legacy is secured. His collection includes numerous natural and man-made wonders, including shells, corals, globes, scientific artifacts, significant rosaries, carved ivory, oceanic trinkets, preserved amber and so on.
Almkanal of Salzburg
The Almkanal is a notable network of subterranean canals moving beneath the city of Salzburg. A contender for one of the oldest canal systems of Central Europe, the canals utilized original Roman ruins to complete the network. There are several places where tourists can enter the underground chambers. Limited underground tours are offered in September, when the canals are drained.
Panorama Museum Salzburg
Panorama paintings, often known as historical cycloramic paintings, were a unique type of artwork which used a 360 degree canvased room with artwork in every direction. This artistic technology allowed guest to stand “within” a painting. The museum is best known for the cycloramic painting offering overlooking views of an older Salzburg.
Nockstein
Located slightly to the North of Salzburg, Nockstein is a rocky peak accessible through a small network of hiking paths. The two main paths leading to the peak include a challenging hike and “easy” walking route. The trail starting near Koppl is considered the more accessible trailhead, requiring more than an hour to complete.
The Eagle’s Nest
Also known as Kehlsteinhaus, this is a Nazi-constructed structure built on the summit of Kehlstein, a rocky outcrop that rises above Obersalzberg. The overlook was used exclusively as a recreational meeting place for members of the Nazi party, hosting governmental functions and social meetings.
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