Activities in Salzburg
Destinations in Salzburg
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Attractions in Salzburg
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Five mountain districts
Outdoor activities in Salzburg
Culture and history
The state capital Salzburg is definitely worth a visit. The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart offers a beautiful old town, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Hohensalzburg Fortress towers above the city. The Salzburg Festival, also world-famous, is considered the most important festival of classical music and performing arts in the world. Since 1920 they have been held every summer in Salzburg. Famous sights of the city are, for example, the Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Palace with its beautiful gardens, Hellbrunn Palace and the Franciscan Church. Numerous museums in Salzburg invite you to dive into the past or other worlds.
Outside the city, you can also discover many castles and palaces in the region. Hohenwerfen Castle, for example, dates back to the Middle Ages and towers above the town of Werfen in the Salzach Valley.