Excursion Destinations

Hohenwerfen Castle

Hohenwerfen, the mighty 11th-century defensive bastion of Salzburg’s former prince archbishops that towers high above the Salzach Valley, offers visitors a rich selection of opportunities, including daily castle tours, the exhibition of historic weapons and the recently adapted princes’ chambers .  A special attraction: the Salzburg State Falconer, with its daily falconry shows.
Free with the SalzburgerLand Card

Burg Klammstein, Dorfgastein

This castle stands watch at the entrance to the Gastein Valley.  In the tower, you can learn fascinating facts about the castle’s history, hunting, minerals and ghosts.
Free with the SalzburgerLand Card

Goldegg Castle (and Pongau Heritage Museum)

Goldegg Castle was built in the 14th century and features wood-paneled rooms and a magnificent Knights’ Hall.  On display in the Heritage Museum are antique country furniture, folk costumes, traditional Pinzgau “Perchten” costumes, old barbers’ and surgeons’ instruments, and lots more.
Free with the SalzburgerLand Card

Mauterndorf Castle

CASTLE Adventures – Longing for the Middle Ages
In keeping with their motto “Longing for the Middle Ages”, visitors to Mauterndorf Castle are invited to embark on a journey back through time.  Slip into your armor and learn first-hand the art of attack and defense, pass through the toll gate and pay with jingling coins,  Awaiting our younger visitors is a “Knights’ Adventure Playground”.  NEW: the castle keep has been remodeled, now depicting various scenes from castle life on 6 different floors!

Hohensalzburg Fortress

It is impossible to imagine the silhouette of this City of Mozart without it – enthroned high above the city, Hohensalzburg Fortress imposes its presence upon the appearance of the entire city.

The 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress, the city's chief landmark, is the biggest and most fully-preserved fortification in Europe. Built by Archbishop Gebhard during the investiture controversy in 1077, it served to protect the clergy and the population.

Over the Rooftops of Mozart's City
Hohensalzburg Fortress offers visitors a stunning view of the city of Salzburg and its environs.

The fortress is accessed from the Kapitelplatz through the Festungsgasse; visitors can choose between the funicular, departing every 10 minutes, or taking a 30-minute walk to the top.

Hellbrunn Palace

Archbishop Markus Sittikus had Hellbrunn Palace and the park constructed in 1615 -–not as a residence, nor as a hunting lodge. No, Hellbrunn was conceived from the outset as a pleasure palace. And now, what once was reserved for princes and archbishops, can now be experienced by everyone: Stroll through the broad Baroque gardens, play in the fountains, look at exotic flowers in the Orangerie, enjoy splendid views from the Monatsschlössl, run and play at the Hellbrunn playground, visit the Steintheater or simply walk through the sprawling Hellbrunn Park.

Zoo Salzburg – Hellbrunn Animal Park
Located immediately adjacent to Hellbrunn Palace is the Salzburg Zoo.  Visitors can observe domestic and exotic animals in enclosures that are comparable to their natural habitats.  The natural charm of the landscapes of Hellbrunn Mountain – with rock walls, steep hillsides and wetlands – serve as the home for big cats, rhinoceroses, bear, wild horses, apes and Alpine animals. The attractions: The Tropical House, vulture feedings, leopard feedings and the petting zoo.  The zoo by night is a very different kind of experience for the whole family.

Schloss Mirabell

Archbishop Wolf-Dietrich von Raitenau had this palace built as a home for Salome Alt, a woman he loved above all others. Since his liaison with this daughter of  a commoner was deemed illegitimate and the woman and their children were not allowed to reside within the city, Wolf-Dietrich had this magnificently lavish palace built at the then gates of the city. An expansive Baroque garden, the maze – a labyrinth of beech hedgerows, and the Dwarf Garden were intended to compensate his family for their social ostracism. After a devastating fire, this residence was reconstructed. Which sadly means, we can see only hints of this villa’s former opulence. The most famous architectural element to survive the flames was the marble stairway leading to the Marble Hall, probably the most famous wedding hall in all of Europe. In addition to the registry office, Salzburg’s mayor and numerous city offices are headquartered at this historic address.