Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg offers art, culture, historical and modern sights, thrilling events, living tradition, pleasure, relaxation and great food – and nearly all within walking distance. These are all part of the multitude of options open to holidaymakers in Salzburg that guarantee an unforgettable city break at this world cultural heritage site. The city of Salzburg is a stage for over 4000 cultural events every year and is home to around 20 baroque period churches. Salzburg was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site list in 1997.

Population:

145,800

Currency:

Euro, 1€ = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Emergency: 112
Police: 133
Medical: 144

Opening Hours:

Most stores in Salzburg are open 08.00-18.00, but close for 1-2 hours during lunch. Saturday opening hours are usually 08.00-12.00, many are open on Sundays too.

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The City

Salzburg was originally known as Juvavum, a trading stop on one of the Roman Empire’s most important routes. It declined during hard times after the Goths’ attack on Rome, and as the western part of the empire declined, so did Salzburg. All that remained was a small village.

In 696 AD the city was revived. Bishop Rupert was so fond of the area’s beauty that he re-named it Salzburg after the river Salzach, and made it an Episcopal See. His successors, the bishops Wolf Dietrich, Markus Sittikusand, and Paris Lodron, were instrumental in creating the Salzburg we know today, especially its majestic Baroque churches, palaces, and castles. Most of the cultural treasures, including the Altstadt (the Old Town) and the Hohensalzburg fortress, are in the western part of the city known as Salzachufer.

One of the world’s most outstanding geniuses, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here in 1756. His place of birth, Hagenauer Haus, still stands to this day.

After World War II, Salzburg became one of Austria’s most important commercial centres as well as one of its largest tourist destinations. One of the major reasons was the 1964 film, "Sound of Music."

The new Salzburg, with its banks, railway and bus stations, Mirabellplatz and many cheap hotels has sprung up on the right side of the river Rechtes Salzachufer.

Do & See

The medieval and baroque area of the city is a world cultural heritage site and features a number of impressive and historical sights, as well as museums and family trip destinations.

Visitors can almost breathe the history of the town on the River Salzach while also catching plenty of glimpses of contemporary architecture and the modern world.

Fortress Hohensalzburg perches regally at the top of the 'Festungsberg' and is one of the largest fortified defence systems in Europe. Gazing down to the foot of the Mönchsberg visitors see the festival district and the large festival hall, Felsenreitschule riding school built into the mountainside, and the 'Haus für Mozart'. The Getreidegasse is a well-known attraction and is one of the most attractive and heavily frequented shopping streets in the world. A stone’s throw away there is Salzburg cathedral with its imposing dome and magnificent facade made of marble hewn from the Untersberg.

Salzburg for Travellers

The city of Salzburg has the ideal holiday itinerary for every type of traveller - for families, gays and lesbians, lovers, culture seekers and short break enthusiasts.

Discover the very best of Salzburg in just 48 hours or on a laid-back family holiday. Lovers and romantics can visit the world’s most magnificent wedding hall – the marble hall at Schloss Mirabell palace.

Packages

Salzburg Card Package 48 hours

Time for your appearance on the “Stage of the World”.

Enjoy Salzburg with our “Salzburg Card Packages”

Salzburg Card Package 2 nights / 48h includes:
• 2 nights accommodation included breakfast in some selected hotels
• free, single admission to all of the city's attractions for 48 hours
• free use of public transport for 48 hours
• attractive discounts for cultural events
• reduced prices at a number of excursion destinations

*** (Breakfast) from 119.00 EUR
**** (Breakfast) from 139.00 EUR

The Salzburg card will be deposit at the reception of your hotel.


Salzburg Card Package 72 hours

Time for your appearance on the “Stage of the World”.

Enjoy Salzburg with our “Salzburg Card Packages”

Salzburg Card Package 3 nights / 72h includes:
• 3 nights accommodation included breakfast in some selected hotels
• free, single admission to all of the city's attractions for 72 hours
• free use of public transport for 72 hours
• attractive discounts for cultural events
• reduced prices at a number of excursion destinations

*** (Breakfast) from 169.00 EUR
**** (Breakfast) from 199.00 EUR

The Salzburg card will be deposit at the reception of your hotel.