Tourist attractions in Salzburg

Sights & attractions in the Mozart City

Salzburg Zoo

Salzburg Zoo is home to around 800 different animals - from white rhinos to the poison dart frog and snow leopard - in nearly-natural, spacious outdoor enclosures. 140 different species of animal from all over the world live in the zoo covering 14 hectares. The free-flying griffon vultures at the Salzburg zoo are world famous. In pets´ corner a variety of little animals await the attentions of the youngest visitors.

www.salzburg-zoo.at




Natural History Museum

In 80 exhibition rooms natural attractions from all over the world are on show: Aquarium with "Lifeline Salzach" etc.

www.hausdernatur.at




Hohensalzburg Fortress

Built in 1077 by the sovereign Gebhard I. von Helffenstein in the course of the investiture controversy between the German Kaiser Heinrich IV and Pope Gregor.
Archbishop Gebhard was forced into exile in 1085, resulting in his fortress building plans being completed by his successors. Today the fortress is considered the largest in Europe with an area of more than 14,000 m². The fortress belongs to the state, but has been under administration by the Province of Salzburg since 1953. The fortress' Romanesque walls surround the Great Hall, the living area, which still today comprise the main part of the castle keep. A fortress is not complete without numerous adjoining buildings and a castle kitchen.

www.salzburg-burgen.at




The  Salzburg Residenz

The residence of Salzburg's spiritual and worldly rulers and where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played the piano... The Residenz, built in the 16th century by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, has been site of princely representation for centuries, and is today owned by the Province of Salzburg. In its state rooms, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself played regularly for the Prince Archbiship. Today, the Salzburg Residenz is one of the most significant buildings in Salzburg's historic city centre. Of the more than 180 rooms and halls, the 15 State Rooms on the second floor are used by the state government on formal occasions and can be rented for all kinds of elegant events.

www.salzburg-burgen.at




Further tourist attractions:

City of Salzburg
- Mirabell Palace & Mirabell Gardens
| www.salzburginfo.at/sehenswertes_23.htm |
- Salzburg Cathedral
- Mozart’s Birthplace
| www.mozarteum.com |
- Getreidegasse shoppling street
- Cathedral and Mozart Square
- Stiegl's Brewery
| www.brauwelt.at |

... and much more!