What to do in Salzburg State
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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
AU$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure
AU$5
per adult
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Hallstatt and Salzburg Day Tour
AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
AU$119
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg
AU$140
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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1. Mirabell Palace
In Italian, ‘mirabile’ means amazing. And the Mirabell Palace, tucked up between the Salzach River and the rising peak of the Kapuzinerberg, is certainly that. Built, as so many of Salzburg's palaces were, by one of the city's Prince Archbishops, it has been a lovers' hideaway, a Baroque glory and a neoclassical summer-home for the Emperor. The Palace remains a sumptuous temple to love inside—its famed Marble Staircase the ultimate prop for many weddings. But it's the outside that grabs the attention first. The Mirabell gardens are some of the most elegantly arranged in Salzburg.
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2. Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Enjoy an action-packed vacation of year-round sporting activities at Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort. The resort sits in the Glemm Valley, which is part of the Austrian Alps. It’s encompassed by three striking mountain ranges, including the majestic Kitzbühler Alps. Make the most of the resort’s excellent facilities as you enjoy the various activities offered by the winter Ski Circus. Return in summer to hike, bike and swim amid a breathtaking landscape of alpine pastures, rugged peaks and fields of wildflowers.
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3. Lake Zell
Lake Zell is a scenic basin of freshwater in the shadow of the glorious snow-capped mountains of the Austrian Alps. Hike varied routes to see flowers and herbs, a glacier and stupendous views. Swim in the cool water of the lake on a summer afternoon or ski on the surrounding slopes in winter.
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4. Salzburg Cathedral
In a city of dramatic vistas and astounding buildings, it takes a church of epic imagination to stand out amongst all the spectacle. Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) manages that challenge with consummate ease—a cathedral scaled to fit in among Salzburg's rearing mountains and fortresses, while quietly outshining them with its bold Baroque design. Best-known for its superb 70-metre high copper-green dome, the Dom has always been at the heart of city's religious and social life.
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5. Getreidegasse
At one end: a sheer climb up, to a mountain of green and grey. At the other: a road that is swallowed by a building, before leaping across the Salzach River. And in between, a crowded corridor of ancient shops, busy boutiques and antique stores–all squeezed tightly beneath a narrow sliver of Salzburg's sky. Welcome to Getreidegasse, the merchant street that has had a thousand years of trade and barter echoing around its narrow alleys and iconic squares.
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6. Upper Krimml Waterfall
Falling from a dizzying 1,246 feet (380 meters) high, the Krimml Waterfalls are truly spectacular. Not only are they the highest in Austria, but one of the highest in all of Europe. Enjoy a day hiking the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) trail to the very top of the falls and experience the powerful cascades and abounding beauty of the Hohe Tauern National Park in which they sit.
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City Centre Salzburg
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Altstadt Salzburg
Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Salzburg Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Open Photo by Mark Wilkinson
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.
Photo by Carson Hanks
Open Photo by Carson Hanks
Schallmoos
Schallmoos is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kartworld, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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