Excursion Destinations in SalzburgerLand
SalzburgerLand offers many sightseeing opportunities. Some of those are definitely worth a visit – in winter, too!
Mittersill National Park Center
“National Park Worlds” brings the unique alpine world which surrounds Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 m), and another 266 3,000-meter peaks, over 342 glaciers and one of the world’s mightiest waterfalls, all under one roof.
Marvel at the mountain world of Hohe Tauern National Park. At 8 interactive exhibits, get to know the astonishing diversity of the National Park. And “hike” from one natural realm to the next.
Highlights of the National Park Center:
Marvel at the mountain world of Hohe Tauern National Park. At 8 interactive exhibits, get to know the astonishing diversity of the National Park. And “hike” from one natural realm to the next.
Highlights of the National Park Center:
- National Park in a 360° cinema
- Eagle’s-eye panoramic flight
- Marmots & Co.
- Treasures of the Tauern
- Mountain Forest Gallery
- Life on Alpine Meadows
- Wild Waters
- Avalanche Dome
- Glacier World
Salzburg City of Mozart
Hohensalzburg Fortress, the cathedral and the many church towers make Salzburg the unmistakable baroque city it is, on the northern fringes of the Alps.
Salzburg is the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and The Sound of Music. Culture plays a huge role in Salzburg, while various historical époques have left a distinctive mark on the city.
Salzburg is the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and The Sound of Music. Culture plays a huge role in Salzburg, while various historical époques have left a distinctive mark on the city.
Highlights in Salzburg City include:
- A guided tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress with its princely chambers and museum
- Salzburg Cathedral and the Dom Quartier
- The Franciscan church
- Stroll through the St. Peter’s district, discovering the abbey, church, cemetery, as well as catacombs within the Mönchsberg itself.
- Amble down the Getreidegasse
- Mozart’s Birthplace
- Salzburg Museum offers exciting insights into the city’s history.
- Pegasus Fountain, the Rosenhügel and the Dwarf Garden all await you in Mirabell Gardens.
- Mozart’s Residence
- Haus der Natur – natural history museum
- Museum der Moderne – museum of modern art
- A guided tour of the Festival halls
- Panorama Museum
Spa Resorts
Do you simply wish to relax and unwind completely? If so, treat yourself to a real pampering at the spa resorts located in the surrounding region:
- Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein
- Felsentherme in Bad Gastein
- Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt
- Tauern Spa in Kaprun
Hallein Salt Mine
In earlier times, the salt mines were essentially the treasure chambers of Salzburg province. In fact, salt was mined at the Dürnberg 2500 years ago, subsequently earning its nickname “white gold”.
Visit the oldest mine in the world to open its doors to the general public, and set out on a treasure hunt of your own. You will make your way down a mysterious, ancient walkway. This leads you on a journey deep inside the mystical mountain, where you will discover an exciting subterranean world. The salt mine is a rewarding trip for the whole family (children 4 and up) and in any weather.
Visit the oldest mine in the world to open its doors to the general public, and set out on a treasure hunt of your own. You will make your way down a mysterious, ancient walkway. This leads you on a journey deep inside the mystical mountain, where you will discover an exciting subterranean world. The salt mine is a rewarding trip for the whole family (children 4 and up) and in any weather.