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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

boutique. Right next door is one of the most wellknown coffeehouses of Salzburg, the Tomaselli.

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Marko-Feingold-Steg

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

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

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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.

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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

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 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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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.

Mozarts Wohnhaus

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

Palace Hellbrunn

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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.

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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.

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Children love to stand in the front row at

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.

Hellbrunn Palace

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

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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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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 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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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

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

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für Mozart - Felsenreitschule

Haus

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 protestants 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Stift St. Peter

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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.

Friedhof St. Peter

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

Margarethenkapelle

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.

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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.

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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

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

Panorama

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.

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

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

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

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Mountains & Fortress

Festung Hohensalzburg

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.

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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.

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.

Kapuzinerberg

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Franziskustor

- 14 Linzergasse

Felixpforte (Kapuzinerberg 4)

Imbergstiege (7 Steingasse)

Franziskustor, or via Fürbergstraße.

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Fantastic view

This hill is also home to a church (Imbergkirche) and a castle, where the restaurant "Wiazhaus im Franziskischlössl" serves traditional, Austrian homecooking. The restaurant is closed Mondays. and

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

Silent night, holy night

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 well-known songs of all times: "Silent Night! Holy Night!" The premier of the song took place in 1818 in Oberndorf.

Silent night, holy night - 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.

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 fantastic 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.

Best photographs of the Fortress

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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, Adolf-Hitler-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.

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Dine & Wine

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.

Café Classic

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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 Bistrol", a family business in third

generation. In 1909 it housed the ﬁrst International Psychoanalysis Congress under Sigmund Freud.

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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 Beatrix

the Netherlands, the

Gibson.

Dalai Lama, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks and Mel

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Mozartkugeln

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

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.

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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.

St. Peter - Stiftskulinarum

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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.

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Restaurant Stiegl-Keller

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.

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Stiftsbäckerei St. Peter

The bakery has been operating for over 700 years. Until today, brown bread has been baked in wood-ﬁred 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.

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Café 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 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

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,

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

R. f. Azwanger

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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

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

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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

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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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.

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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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This e-book was made possible through the kind support of the regional tourist ofﬁces and the OBB. German proofreading and editorial:Martin Andergassen. English version: Katie Lang

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