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Getting there

ASLEEP TO SALZBURG

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Must see

SMALLEST HOUSE

The address Alter Markt 10a houses Salzburg's smallest house. Constructed between 1830 and 1860, the building measures only 1.42 metres in width and today houses an exclusive jewellery bou-

tique. Right next door is one of the most well-known coffeehouses of Salzburg, the Tomaselli.

MARSTALLSCHWEMME

This spot has been home to a horsepond ever since the year 1696. The Marstallschwemme is next to the Sigmund gate at Herbert-von-KarajanSquare.

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The impressive statue "Der Rossbändiger" (the horse-tamer) is one of the most important works of the artist Bernhard Michael Mandl.

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MIRABELLGARTEN

The Mirabell garden is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city of Salzburg. The garden was constructed under Prince-Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun. Johann Bernhard Fischer von

Erlach was the lead architect. The garden provides a wonderful view of the Fortress.

The "Zwergerlgarten" (gnome garden) is a hidden treasure of Salzburg. Climb the stairway, which is

guarded by two lions, and you will see the first gnomes awaiting your arrival. Salzburg's Zwergerlgarten was built in the years 1690 to 1691. Back then, the garden consisted of 28 statues of gnomes

made from regional marble. Unfortunately, many of the statues disappeared over time and today visitors can admire the 15 remaining gnomes.

SALZBURGER ZWERGERLGARTEN

SALZBURGER ZWERGERLGARTEN

MOZARTS GEBURTSHAUS

On January 27, 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born at "Hagenau House". This is where Mozart lived until 1773. Today, the museum contains an expansive collection and offers a view into

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the life of the genius. The grocery store in the same building looks back at a long history: Even during Mozart's times, the groundfloor housed a grocer.

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MOZARTS WOHNHAUS

In the year 1773, the Mozart family moved from his birth place to a house called "Tanzmeisterhaus" at Hannibal square. Here you will find a museum showing all seasons of Mozart's family's life. The

Mozarts lived here until the death of Leopold Mozart in the year 1787.

HELLBRUNN

Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus had his summer residence built in the South of Salzburg. Today, the site contains Hellbrunn Palace, the trick fountains, the Museum of Folklore and the Salzburg Zoo. The

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ample meadows, flowers and trees of Hellbrunn make it a giant oasis and invite visitors to stop and smell the roses.

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The water worlds of the palace

The first stop of the guided tour through the site is this fantastic construction. Take this advice and avoid the table!

Wander on the paths of Salzburg's Archbishops and their illustrious guests from four hundred years

ago and admire the trick fountains. When visiting the fountains and water games of Hellbrunn Palace, always remember that as a visitor, you are also part of the events.

Guided tours through the area of the fountains and water games may end up with you getting very wet. Please feel free to take a rest and sit down to enjoy

the spectacle, but make sure to check beforehand that the surface is not completely soaked already.

Especially when bringing your expensive photo equipment, camcorders or mobile phones, be very careful around the fountains and water games. The water streams may appear unexpectedly and from all directions, even those that seemed "safe" beforehand.

Children love to stand in the front row at Hellbrunn Palace and watch the fountains. Grown-ups who do not want to end up completely drenched are advised to stay in the background and watch the water games from afar.

Exhibitions

"Markus Sittikus - My World" is one of the permanent exhibitions at Hellbrunn Palace.

The picture shows the interactive rotating sofa.

at Hellbrunn Palace

HERBERT VON KARAJAN

A statue in front of his birth place at Elisabethkai, right before the Makartsteg, reminds Salzburg visitors of this grand conductor. On April 5, 1908, Herbert von Karajan was born in the city of Salzburg.

He died on July 16, 1989 in Anif (about 10 km from his birth place), where he was also buried.

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Elisabethkai

Music & Theater

LANDESTHEATER

When walking through the gardens of Mirabell Palace, you will reach the Salzburg Theatre at the garden's southern end. This theatre shows classic as well as contemporary plays and sometimes

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even opera performance during the Salzburg Festival in the summer.

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MIRABELL GARDEN CONCERTS

Mirabell Gardens also open their gates for concerts and other events from time to time. Between May and August, visitors can experience regional marching bands on Wednesday nights as well as

on Sunday and holiday mornings. These events at Mirabell Gardens are free and open to the public.

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Mirabellgarten

SALZBURGER FESTSPIELE

The Large Festival Hall Salzburg was planned in 1956 by architect Clemens Holzmeister in cooperation with Herbert von Karajan and opened to the public in 1960. The building was erected on the

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site of the former Archbishop's stables. The Salzburg Festival attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

HAUS FÜR MOZART - FELSENREITSCHULE

CLEMENS-HOLZMEISTER-STIEGE

Churches

CHRISTUSKIRCHE

The evangelical Christuskirche is in the new part of the city and was completed in 1867. Evangelicals were chased out of the city of Salzburg during the 17th and 18th centuries. The return of the protes-

tants in the 18th century made the Christuskirche the first evangelical parish in the State of Salzburg.

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The gates to the cathedral are inscribed with three years: 774, 1628 and 1959. These are in remembrance of the years in which the cathedral was dedicated. Four statues depict Peter with key, Paul

with sword, as well as the state's patron saints Rupert with salt shaker and Virgil with a model church.

THE MAIN ORGAN

THE BAPTISMAL FONT

DREIFALTIGKEITSKIRCHE

The Holy Trinity Church was constructed between 1694 and 1702 under Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun according to plans by Fischer von Erlach. This impressive church was modelled after Roman

constructions. The dome fresco by Johann Michael Rottmayr depicts the crowning of Maria and the Holy Trinity and is well worth a visit.

KOLLEGIENKIRCHE

This is another one of the monumental buildings constructed under Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun and Fischer von Erlach. The chapels within the church are dedicated to the saints of the four

faculties: Thomas von Aquin for theology, Ivo for law, Luke for medicine, and Katharina for philosophy.

STIFT ST. PETER

The Archabbey St. Peter is the oldest existing monastery in the German-speaking world. Since its founding around the year 700, the monastery has

been housed in the same location. The founder of the monastery was Frankish missionary Rupert.

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FRIEDHOF ST. PETER

But long before the year 700, this site was home to a cemetery, which is one of the oldest burial grounds of the continent.

Here you can also visit the catacombs, the Gertrauden Chappell and Maximus Chappell, which were carved directly into the rocks.

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St. Peter-Bezirk

Margarethekapelle in the center of the cemetery

The small, late-gothic church was completed in 1491 and adorned with a baroque high altar in the 18th century.

ST. SEBASTIAN

Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach had the church constructed in the years 1505 to 1512. This is also site of the Sebastian Cemetery, completed in 1600.

The tomb of the famous physician Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, called "Paracelsus", has been housed in the passage to the cemetery since 1564.

Museums

HAUS DER NATUR

The impression of the museum is breathtaking. With 7,000 square metres, this unique exhibition is the country's largest museum. The Nature House Salzburg is suitable for visitors of all ages. It is best

to take the elevator to the top floor and then work your way down to the ground level. You will not be bored.

MUSEUM DER MODERNE

The “Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg” was built in 2004 and shows contemporary and modern art on three levels. The exhibition offers works from its

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own collection as well as traveling collections from internationally renowned artists.

PANORAMA MUSEUM

The round painting by J. M. Sattler measures 26 metres in circumference. It depicts a panorama of the city of Salzburg how it was 200 years ago. Sev-

eral telescopes allow you to explore the details of the painting.

WEIHNACHTSMUSEUM

The Christmas Museum Salzburg allows you to experience the wonder of Christmas at any time of the year.

The museum is divided into eleven themed areas and offers special exhibits on a regular basis.

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Mountains & Fortresses

FESTUNG

The largest preserved castle of Central Europe was constructed in the year 1077. The Hohensalzburg Fortress was built to protect the Archbishops.

The huge construction was fortress, barracks and prison all in one. Today's exterior was built under Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach.

Mönchsberg 34 (Bahn: Festungsgasse 4)

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CABLEWAY TO THE FORTRESS (FESTUNGSBAHN)

INSIDE THE FORTRESS

INSIDE THE FORTRESS

The museum offers a glimpse into the historic life at the Fortress. You will find historic coins and ceramics, as well as weapons and armour. The historic torture devices on display tell chilling stories of the way jurisdiction was handled back in the day.

The SalzburgCard allows you free entry and a free visit to the Prince's Chambers for visitors who arrive at the Fortress before 11 am.

KAPUZINERBERG

The Kapuzinerberg is located on the right bank of the river Salzach. While it is only 210 metres tall, it is also home to an unusual and surprising attraction: the steep North wall is very popular with mountain climbers.

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The City Wall is open to the public from July to March - after that, climbers have to make way for the breeding birds. Visitors may climb the hill from three sides: via the steps of the Imbergstiege at

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FRANZISKUSTOR - LINZERGASSE

Steingasse, through the gates of Franziskustor, or via Fürbergstraße.

After the gate of Franziskustor, the path leads uphill to the gates of Felixpforte, past several chappels to the Capucin Monastery.

Fantastic view

While only 210 metres tall, the Kapuzinerberg offers a fantastic view of the city, the Salzburg Fortress, and the Mönchsberg.

When descending the Kapuzinerberg via the Imbergstiege, you will reach an alley called Steingasse, which is home to the house of Joseph Mohr, who was born here in 1792.

In 1816, Joseph Mohr wrote one of the most wellknown songs of all times: "Silent Night! Holy Night!" The premier of the song took place in 1818 in Oberndorf.

STILLE NACHT, HEILIGE NACHT - JOSEPH MOHR

ROMANTIC HIKING PATHS

MÖNCHSBERG

It was named after the monks at the Monastery St. Peter, which is located close-by. The Mönchsberg hill is 500 metres long and 508 metres high.

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You can "climb" the hill using the elevator or by ascending the steps at the Clemens-HolzmeisterStiege. There are several more options to get to the top of the Mönchsberg.

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If you want to take a special trip, take the Festungsbahn to the Salzburg Fortress and then take a slow walk to Mönchsberg hill. The first part slopes rather steeply (within the fortress), but after that the path is more or less flat. The view is fan-

tastic and the short hike can be done at a slow pace in about 30 minutes. Afterwards, visit the "M32" in front of the museum to reward yourself with a drink. The descent via the elevator is free for customers of the café.

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Alleys & Squares

KAPITELPLATZ

Kapitelplatz square is south of Salzburg's cathedral. Visitors can see the watering place, which dates back to the 17th century. This is where the horses were cleaned and fed hundreds of years

ago. The second watering place in Salzburg is called Marstallschwemme.

RESIDENZPLATZ

Residenzplatz is a square connecting the Archbishop's residences in the historic city centre. The square also houses the Neue Residenz with the chimes, the cathedral, and the Alte Residenz. Res-

idenzplatz is also site of the famous Salzburg Christmas Market and starting point for Fiaker tours.

RESIDENZBRUNNEN

BRODGASSE

Brodgasse is a quite unimpressive alley, if it were not for the fact that the famous Mozartkugel was invented at the house at Brodgasse number 13.

You can take a slow walk, visit a coffeehouse, or simply enjoy the city away from the tourist masses.

GETREIDEGASSE

When visiting Salzburg, it is a must to see Getreidegasse - a street that attracts visitors like a magnet. When walking down the street (or rather being pushed during main season), don't forget to look

left and right for the passageways, which can be visited as well.

JUDENGASSE

Judengasse looks like an extension of Getreidegasse. This street leads from Alter Markt to Waagplatz square. The house number 15 was a Jewish school in 1377 and a synagogue until 1415.

This street was home to a Jewish community in the Middle Ages. Today, Judengasse is one of the most popular shopping districts of the city.

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MAKARTPLATZ

Throughout the years it had many names: Hannibalplatz, then Makartplatz, Dr.-Dollfuß-Platz, AdolfHitler-Platz, and then again Makartplatz. The sculpture "Caldera" has been adorning the square since

2011. The Hotel Bristrol, the Trinity Church, the Tanzmeisterhaus and Dopplerhaus and the Landestheater are also housed here.

Dine & Wine

CAFÉ CLASSIC

Mozart's house is also home to a wonderfully cosy coffeehouse on the ground floor. During the warmer season, the garden behind the house can be used for a rest and a snack.

After visiting the residence of the musical genius, reward yourself with a short stop at the café.

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RIGLER’S

Describing Rigler's is simple: Anything you need in a good kitchen can be found here: spices from all over the world, vinegars, oils, salts, different teas

and many local and regional specialities. It is well worth a visit.

HOTEL BRISTOL

In the year 1887, the first power-station of AustriaHungary started its operation. Seven years later, it began operating as a hotel under the name "Electrizitäts-Hotel". From 1907 on it was called "Hotel

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Bistrol", a family business in third generation. In 1909 it housed the first International Psychoanalysis Congress under Sigmund Freud.

HOTEL SACHER

The "Hôtel d'Autriche", later Hotel Österreichischer Hof", has been operating as Hotel Sacher since 2000. The guest list included prominent names such as Plácido Domingo, Cecilia Bartoli, Queen

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Beatrix of the Netherlands, the Dalai Lama, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks and Mel Gibson.

MOZARTKUGELN

The Mozartkugel was initially named "Mozart-Bonbon". The confectioner Paul Fürst created the sweet treat made from pistachios, marzipan and nougat in 1890 and named it after the genius.

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In 1905, the Prince presented the Mozartkugel at a Paris exhibition and was awarded gold. Which ones are the best ones? Try them for yourself.

The Original Mozartkugel from its inventor Paul Fürst.

The Mozartkugel treats are still rolled by hand.

Cafe Fürst

Here you can buy real Salzburg Mozartkugeln. The store is a dorado for all lovers of chocolate and sweets.

Josef Holzermayr

Reber

This is where the real "Reber Mozart-Kugeln" are from.

Reber is the largest producer, with more than 180 million bonbons a year.

SCHMANKLERSTUBE

The alley Festungsgasse, on the way to Stieglkeller, is home to a small store, called "Schmankerlstube". It offers small regional treats, specialities that cannot be found on any menu.

This may be the best place to buy a snack for your trip to one of the hills of the city of Salzburg.

ST. PETER - STIFTSKELLER

The cellars of St. Peter Monastery date back to the year 803. It is one of Europe's oldest guest houses. Several times a week, the restaurant houses "Mozart Dinner Concerts", with Mozart music and

dishes made from original recipes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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STERNBRÄU

The brewery Sternbräu lies between the alleys Getreidegasse and Griesgasse. It consists of four locales and two outdoor areas. The history of the brewery dates back to the year 1542.

This is a place for a beer amongst friends, for good food and a cosy ambiance.

STIEGLKELLER

To reach the cellar, one usually has to go down the stairs. At Stieglkeller, visitors have to go up the stairs to reach the beer garden, which serves wonderful beers and delicious cuisine to reward guests

for the "climb". As an added bonus: The way home is even easier, since it is downhill.

STIFTSBÄCKEREI

The bakery has been operating for over 700 years. Until today, brown bread has been baked in woodfired ovens with natural sour dough.

The entryway may be inconspicuous, but the large millwheel in front of the store is highly visible. Still, many visitors do not know that there is this sensational bakery.

TOMASELLI

Founded in 1700, the Café Tomaselli is the oldest coffeehouse in Austria. In March 1852, the Tomaselli family acquired the establishment and has been operating it for five generations. If you

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want to taste a true piece of confectionary art, order the "Kipferl aus Butterteig mit Walnussfülle und Zucker-Rum Glasur".

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Shopping

AZWANGER

The oldest delicatessen store of Salzburg was founded in 1656 and is called R.F. Azwanger. The store has been operated by the Kopp family for four generations and offers spirits, wines, choco-

lates, preserves - in short, delicatessen from all over the world.

CHRISTMAS IN SALZBURG

It does not matter what time of the year it is, it is always "Christmas in Salzburg" at the house in Judengasse number 11. Here you can admire handpainted ornaments and all kinds of Christmas dec-

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orations - and you can buy them as well. The store also offers Easter decorations.

GETREIDEGASSE

Getreidegasse in Salzburg is an address wheredepending on your budget - you can either shop until you drop or at least window-shop. Many coffeehouses and restaurants invite visitors to make a

rest stop. Do not rush through the narrow streets, because both sides have small alleys and passageways that want to be visited as well.

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KAIPROMENADE

The waterfront pier called Kaipromenade leads along the Franz-Josef pier on the left bank of the Salzach. During the summer, an arts and crafts market called "Salzachgalerien" is open.

The specific dates can be viewed on the website of the Salzachgalerien: www.salzachgalerien.com

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Franz-Josef-Kai

SALES BOOTHS

All over the historic town centre of Salzburg you will find sales booths, offering a wide variety of goods that you may or may not need, but that you will want to buy as a souvenir of your trip to Salzburg.

And you will definitely not go hungry in this city, given the many booths that are offering local food and drinks.

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Public Transport

BUSSES

The public transportation bus Obus has been transporting passengers quickly, safely, and ecologically since 1940.

Eleven lines take you all over the city. Salzburg AG is further operating the local railways, the elevator to Mönchsberg hill and the train to the fortress.

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SIGHTSEEING BUSSES

Besides city tours, visitors can also book tours to the outskirts of Salzburg and the surrounding areas. Thematic tours such as those visiting the sets of "The Sound of Music" can be purchased as well.

Or you can take a bus to lake Fuschlsee, to St. Gilgen, Hüttenstein Castle or lake Mondsee.

SALZBURGER FIAKER

Every day starting at 10 am until 9 pm during the summer and 4 pm during the winter, Salzburg's horse-drawn carriages, the Fiaker, offer their services for a stress-free and romantic city tour start-

ing at Residenzplatz. The carriages offer seats for either four or ten passengers.

RIVER TOURS

Visitor must not miss a tour on the river Salzach. In 40 minutes, the city can be seen very conveniently and from a different perspective: from the water.

You can also take a three-hour-tour including transfer and visit to Hellbrunn Palace and return trip on a London-style double-decker bus.

Since mid-September 2016, the city of Salzburg has a new attraction: the Amphibian Bus. The bus holds up to 26 passengers and offers visitors a memorable way to see the city and the river

Salzach in one vehicle. The tours are offered depending on the weather conditions and only in the milder months of the year.

AMPHIBIENBUS

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