Salzburg, Austria

8 Best Things to Do in Salzburg

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  1. Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)

    Museum

    The Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) is a museum housed in the building where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived from 1773 to 1780.

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  2. Mozart Audio and Video Museum

    Museum

    The Mozart Audio and Video Museum, located at Makartplatz 8 in Salzburg, offers a modern, multimedia-rich exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life and music.

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  3. The Salzburg Whiskey Museum

    Sight

    The Salzburg Whiskey Museum offers an unexpected journey into the world of whiskey in the heart of Mozart's birthplace.

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  4. Salzach River

    Park & natureFree entry

    The Salzach River is the lifeblood of Salzburg, flowing through the city and dividing the historic Old Town (Altstadt) from the newer districts.

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  5. House for Mozart

    Entertainment

    The House for Mozart (Haus für Mozart) is one of Salzburg's premier venues for opera and classical music, located within the historic Festival Hall complex at Hofstallgasse.

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  6. Kaipromenade

    LandmarkFree entry

    Kaipromenade is a picturesque walkway along the Salzach River in Salzburg, Austria, stretching from the Makartsteg bridge to the Staatsbrücke.

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  7. St. Johannes am Imberg

    Religious siteFree entry

    St. Johannes am Imberg is a charming Roman Catholic church perched on the Kapuzinerberg hill in Salzburg.

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  8. Herbert von Karajan - Statue

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Herbert von Karajan statue stands as a dignified tribute to one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century, situated in front of the building where he once lived in Salzburg.

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