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Top things to do in Salzburg

23 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
Museum3.5

Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)

1,265 reviews

Museum in Salzburg dedicated to Mozart's life and work, located in his former residence on Makartplatz.

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What is the most visited attraction in Salzburg?

Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Salzburg, with 1,265 of them, rated 3.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Salzburg do visitors rate highest?

The Salzburg Whiskey Museum holds the highest rating in Salzburg among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 5.0 out of 5 from 104 reviews. It is less busy than Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Museum
Museum4

Mozart Audio and Video Museum

240 reviews

Explore the life and work of Mozart through interactive audio and video exhibits in his former residence in Salzburg.

Sight
Sight5

The Salzburg Whiskey Museum

104 reviews

A unique museum in Salzburg dedicated to the history and craft of whiskey, housed in a historic building with a cozy bar and tasting room.

Park & nature
Park & nature4.5

Salzach River

76 reviews

A scenic river flowing through Salzburg, offering picturesque views of the Old Town and surrounding Alps.

House for Mozart
Entertainment4

House for Mozart

39 reviews

House for Mozart in Salzburg is a historic theater dedicated to Mozart's operas, offering intimate performances in a stunning setting.

Landmark
Landmark4

Kaipromenade

38 reviews

A scenic riverside promenade in Salzburg along the Salzach River, offering views of the Old Town and Fortress Hohensalzburg.

Religious site
Religious site4

St. Johannes am Imberg

25 reviews

A serene hilltop church in Salzburg offering panoramic views and a peaceful retreat from the city bustle.

Landmark
Landmark3.5

Herbert von Karajan - Statue

15 reviews

A bronze statue honoring legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan, located outside his former residence in Salzburg, a tribute to his musical legacy.

Hohensalzburg Fortress
Landmark

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Tour Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe's largest medieval castles, offering panoramic views of Salzburg.

Mönchsberg
Park & nature

Mönchsberg

A wooded mountain offering panoramic views of Salzburg, with walking trails, historic fortifications, and a modern art museum.

Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neighborhood

Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg

Salzburg's UNESCO-listed old town is a baroque masterpiece of narrow lanes, grand squares, and historic churches.

Haus für Mozart
Entertainment

Haus für Mozart

A modern concert hall within Salzburg's Festival District, hosting opera and classical music performances with superb acoustics.

Mirabell Palace
Landmark

Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace is a baroque palace with ornate gardens, the Pegasus Fountain, and stunning views of Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Mozart's birthplace
Museum

Mozart's birthplace

Visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, now a museum showcasing his early life and musical genius.

Salzburg Residenz
Landmark

Salzburg Residenz

Former prince-archbishop's palace with opulent state rooms and art collections in Salzburg's Old Town.

Kapuzinerberg
Park & nature

Kapuzinerberg

A hill in Salzburg with a monastery, hiking trails, and panoramic views of the city and Alps.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Salzburg Marionette Theatre

A world-famous puppet theater in Salzburg performing operas, ballets, and plays with intricately crafted marionettes.

Salzburg Cathedral
Religious site

Salzburg Cathedral

Explore Salzburg Cathedral, a stunning baroque church with a rich history and impressive dome.

Residenzplatz
Sight

Residenzplatz

Grand square in Salzburg's Old Town featuring the Residenz fountain and historic buildings.

Salzburg Zoo
Outdoor & fun

Salzburg Zoo

A family-friendly zoo set within the historic Hellbrunn Palace grounds, home to over 1,200 animals from around the world.

Hellbrunn Palace
Landmark

Hellbrunn Palace

Summer palace with trick fountains, expansive gardens, and a folklore museum in Salzburg.

Getreidegasse
Neighborhood

Getreidegasse

Getreidegasse is Salzburg's iconic shopping lane, famous for its wrought-iron guild signs and Mozart's birthplace.

Felsenreitschule
Entertainment

Felsenreitschule

An open-air theater carved into the Mönchsberg rock, famous for its arcaded galleries and use in the Salzburg Festival.