Things to Do in Altstadt, Salzburg The UNESCO old town is ornate and compact, with Getreidegasse, the cathedral, Residenzplatz, St Peter's, festival halls, and fortress lanes.
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Salzburg Museum of Modern Art ★ 4.0 · 450★
Baroque-style museum with a courtyard, showcasing graphics & photographs by modern Austrian artists.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Museum of Natural History ★ 4.7 · 14.0k★
Massive, interactive science & natural history museum, also offering an aquarium & reptile zoo.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Mozarts Geburtshaus ★ 4.3 · 28.1k★
Birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart in 1756, now a house museum with tours detailing his young life.
Every day 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Salzburg Cathedral ★ 4.7 · 13.1k★
Twin spires top this baroque-style 17th-century cathedral, with a museum housing sacred treasures.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 1 PM – 6 PM
Hohensalzburg Fortress ★ 4.6 · 53.5k★
Huge 11th-century fortress complex on a hilltop with views over city to the Alps, plus museums.
Every day 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Mirabell Palace and Gardens ★ 4.7 · 15.5k★
Elegant landscaping, pathways & floral displays on lush grounds fronting the Mirabell Palace.
Every day 6 AM – 9 PM
St Peter's Church, Cemetery, and Catacombs ★ 4.5 · 793★
Picturesque cemetery with baroque tombs of nobility as well as 12th-century catacombs & chapels.
Every day 6:30 AM – 8 PM
Mozarts Skull: University Mozarteum ★ 4.7 · 167
What is believed to be Mozart's skull is held in this collection, though definitive proof continues to elude scientists. Mozarts Skull: University Mozarteum is located in Salzburg, Austria
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 9 AM – 7 PM
Zwerglgarten (Dwarf Garden)
Ugly 18th-century dwarf statues living in a perfectly landscaped Austrian garden. Zwerglgarten (Dwarf Garden) is located in Salzburg, Austria
Heimatkunst Lackner ★ 5.0 · 282
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Nostalgie Salzburg ★ 4.9 · 171
A shop offering unique items made of porcelain, glass, and tin, known for buying and selling gift articles since 2001.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Lieblingsladen - Schokolade, Kaffee und mehr! ★ 5.0 · 125
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Altstadt
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium ★ 4.3 · 3.7k· $$$
Epicurean and holy traditions converge in a culinary sanctuary that claims to be the oldest restaurant in Europe.
Every day 12:30 PM – 11 PM The Glass Garden Michelin ★ · €100+
Housed in a distinctive glass vault with an elegant interior and a magnificent view of the city, Schloss Mönchstein's fine dining restaurant is an impressive space. Simon Wagner, who previously worked at Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau…
Mon 12 PM – 1 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 1 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 1 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 1 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Whiskey Lounge ★ 4.8 · 634· €10–20
A family-run bar in Salzburg offering a warm atmosphere and a variety of whiskeys and beers.
Mon–Wed 7 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri 6 PM – 2 AM
Sat 6 PM – 2 AM
Sun 7 PM – 1 AM
nur coffee Salzburg ★ 4.8 · 2.1k· €1–10
A window cafe in Salzburg that opened on April 1, 2021, serving only coffee to go.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 6:30 PM
Fri 8 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6:30 PM Planning time in Altstadt?
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1 Salzburg Museum of Modern Art 2 Museum of Natural History 3 Mozarts Geburtshaus 4 Salzburg Cathedral 5 Hohensalzburg Fortress 6 Mirabell Palace and Gardens 7 St Peter's Church, Cemetery, and Catacombs 8 St. Peter Stiftskulinarium 9 Mozarts Skull: University Mozarteum 10 Zwerglgarten (Dwarf Garden) Ready to plan Altstadt? Turn these Altstadt picks into a day-by-day Salzburg plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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