Excursion Destinations in SalzburgerLand

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.

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

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.