Salzburg Things to Do

For a trip back in time, visit Altstadt, the historic section of Salzburg. This enchanting district features narrow streets and alleys in an area closed to motor vehicles, so you'll be able to stroll as you please. Enjoy shops,... more

Salzburg's Getreidegasse is the most famous street in the city, therefore the most crowded. If you are really interested in getting a view of the charming old houses, try to visit early, preferably before 10 in the morning - p... more

A visit to the famous trick fountains in the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace is a must in the summer. With grottoes, fountains, floating sculptures and sudden spouts of water from behind bushes or trees, the Wasserspiele is a fine... more

The Landestheater stages elaborate productions of classic works as well as more contemporary pieces. Annual productions range from opera to ballet, musical theater and productions for young people. With high stucco ceilings, pl... more

The Shamrock is an elegant fusion of traditional Irish features and more modern European elements. The bar is a popular meeting place for young and old, and live bands also appear regularly, with an in-house DJ filling any gaps... more

Salzburg's cathedral is the largest of the city's 36 churches and serves as the backdrop for the annual Jedermann Festival. The first church to be erected on the site dates back to 774 and was dedicated to St. Virgil and St. Ru... more

Whatever the season, visitors will delight in taking a walk through the magical gardens surrounding Schloss Mirabell, a fantastic pleasure palace erected by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich in 1606. The park contains a stunning array o... more

Since opening in 1993, the Rockhouse has blossomed into one of Salzburg's key events venues, hosting some 200 concerts annually. With a variety of rock, pop, jazz, blues, hip-hop, indie, avant-garde and underground bands, it of... more

Located in the heart of old Salzburg, St. Blasius Church is the most ancient Gothic church in Austria, constructed from 1327 to 1350. Known as the Bürgerspital Kirche, or the Hospital Church, St. Blasius formerly served the Civ... more

This stunning building houses the expansive Archiv der Erzdiözese Salzburg (Archive of the Archdiocese of Salzburg), and provides an excellent resource to those interested in religious history. In addition to its use as an arch... more