Culture in Salzburg
Enjoy sightseeing in Salzburg in Austria
Statue of Mozart
Festival houses in Salzburg
Trick fountains Hellbrunn castle
Mozart’s city offers you various cultural monuments to explore in Salzburg all year round. The city is not just famous for Mozart but also for the Salzburg ‘Festspiele’ Festival.
Every year the Salzburg Festival attracts visitors from all over the world. Lovers of art and culture as well as classical music enthusiasts and fans of modern theatre all get their money’s worth here. Salzburg is home to some of the most beautiful buildings like the Mirabell Castle, Hellbrunn Castle and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Relax at one of the traditional cafés at Residence-Square or in the Getreidegasse.
Various cultural monuments
The Residence-square is located in the centre of the city and offers a good starting point for viewing several cultural monuments. Most of the sights are within easy walking distance. At the Residence-square itself you will find the magnificent Residence which houses the Residence gallery with art pieces from the 16th to the 19th century. The Salzburg Cathedral is located right opposite the Residence.
Sights in Salzburg
Across from the Dome-square you will find the Kapitel-square. From the Kapitel-square you can walk to the Festungsgasse, which brings you within minutes of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, where you can visit the Fortress’ museum. Alternatively you can also catch the cable car to the Fortress. Afterwards enjoy a shopping spree along the popular Getreidegasse in the middle of Salzburg.
Enjoy the culture in Salzburg and stay at the Gmachl Hotel in Bergheim, which is located near Salzburg and serves as a convenient starting point for your sightseeing tours. Send us your no-obligation holiday enquiry today!
