Salzburg Things to Do

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived in this house on Makartplatz 8 for just seven years, from 1773 to 1780, to be exact. The building was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in 1996. Nowadays, its the second most important Mozart m... more

Till the 19th Century, the Archbishops of Salzburg held court in the Residenz. Nowadays the vast complex serves the municipal government for receptions and meetings. Within these buildings, the Residence Gallery, maintained by... more

If you enter Judengasse from the Waagplatz, the Cafe Pamina is to your immediate right. If the weather is nice, then you can sit at the tables outside; if it rains, you can sit inside and soak up the coffee-house atmosphere. If... more

Among the seemingly endless Christmas-themed musical events taking place every December in Salzburg, this performance has its proceeds to go to local charities. Organized by and for the benefit of the Salzburg National Aid, the... more

Galerie 5020 defines itself, beyond its work as an exhibition space, as a forum for Salzburg's young art scene. As part of this function, it offers a service station with a library and an archive of contemporary Austrian artist... more

St. Rupert is the patron saint of Salzburg, and locals have held a celebration in his honour since the 14th century. A varied program of entertainment takes place around the cathedral, with a funfair, arts and crafts stalls, be... more

When it opened in 1983, the Rupertinum was the only museum of modern art in Salzburg. In 2004 a museum of modern art opened its doors on top of the Mönchsberg. The Rupertinum became part of this new museum and now mainly presen... more

One of Salzburg's best-known nightlife haunts, Bräu zur frommen Hell is a traditional establishment located near Rudolfskai. Customers can choose from a wide variety of drinks, the local brew (Stiegl Beer) being especially good... more

Until the middle of the 20th century, a railway line led up to the top of Mount Gaisberg (1,288m). This railway line has now been turned into a path which is great for mountain bikers. The tour starts in the district of Aigen i... more

Salzburg is at its most atmospheric during the festive holiday season. The Advent Concerts take place every year in the Großes Festspielhaus and are widely regarded as the cultural highlight of the Christmas season. The concert... more