Salzburg Residence

Discover Salzburg: A Breathtaking Day Trip from Vienna Embark on a magical day trip from Vienna to Salzburg and experience Austria’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and world-famous cultural heritage. This unforgettable journey takes you through the picturesque Salzkammergut region, with its breathtaking mountain views and crystal-clear lakes, before immersing you in the historic charm of Salzburg. Scenic Drive Through the Salzkammergut Region Your adventure begins with a comfortable pickup from the centrally located Vienna State Opera House. Sit back and relax in a spacious, air-conditioned coach as you journey through the UNESCO-listed Salzkammergut region. Marvel at the stunning alpine scenery, rolling hills, and pristine lakes—perfect for capturing postcard-worthy photos. Exploring Salzburg’s Old Town Upon arrival in Salzburg, your expert guide will lead you on a captivating walking tour through the city’s beautifully preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through charming cobblestone streets and discover architectural and historical treasures, including: Salzburg Cathedral, Festival Theater, St. Peter’s Church and Cemetery, Archbishop’s Residence, Mozart’s Birthplace. Fans of The Sound of Music will be thrilled to see several iconic filming locations from the beloved movie like the Horse Well (where the famous “Edelweiss” scene was filmed) and Mirabell Palace and Gardens (the setting for the unforgettable “Do Re Mi” song and dance sequence). Stunning Views of Hohensalzburg Fortress Before concluding your tour, take in the spectacular sight of Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Perched high above the city, this fortress provides a stunning backdrop for your Salzburg experience and a perfect photo opportunity. Return to Vienna After a day filled with culture, history, and breathtaking scenery, relax on your comfortable coach ride back to Vienna, where you’ll be dropped off at the Vienna State Opera House. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore one of Austria’s most enchanting cities. Book your Salzburg day trip today and create unforgettable memories!

See the sights of Salzburg on a full-day tour from Vienna, with optional drop off for those who want to stay the night. Traveling in small groups of no more than 8 people, the intimate tour will take you through the breathtaking scenery of the Vienna Woods, with the peaks of the Alps in the distance, and on to the stunning Austrian lake district. Stop by picture-postcard Lake Attersee and visit the charming alpine village of St. Gilgen at lake Wolfgangsee, a famous location in the hit movie "The Sound of Music." Upon arrival in Salzburg, discover Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town with your guide on a leisurely walking tour. Hear intriguing stories about the city's famous inhabitants as you pass Mozart's birthplace, the colorful gardens of Mirabell Palace, the cemetery of the Abbey of St. Peter, Salzburg Cathedral, and the Archbishop’s Palace. Spend the afternoon in Salzburg with plenty of free time to purchase lunch and wander Mozart town on your own before making the journey back to Vienna with your driver.

Discover Baroque power and splendor across 15,000 square meters with 2,000 magnificent exhibits from 1300 turbulent years. The cathedral and Salzburg Residenz make up the historical center of the city. However, the passages between the archiepiscopal palace, the cathedral oratory, as well as the Kunstkammer and the art galleries were closed or walled off for 200 years. With the establishment of the DomQuartier, the original unity of the cathedral and Residenz complex was restored. A tour of the complex allows you to discover new views of the city and unknown insights into the architectural buildings and Baroque treasure chamber. The ensemble opened to the public on a tour for the first on 17 May 2014. Here, 134 doors opened to 2,000 exhibits from 1300 years of art and culture across 15,000 square meters. The idea of the tour through the DomQuartier goes back to Prince Archbishop Guidobald von Thun. He was one of the most important builders of the Baroque period in Salzburg. During his 14-year reign (1654 – 1668), he decisively shaped the image of the city. He built the cathedral arches, the Residenz and cathedral squares, and the art gallery (now the Long Gallery at St. Peter’s Abbey). He also created the passageways between the cathedral and the Residenz as well as St. Peter’s Abbey. After the dissolution of the Prince Archbishopric of Salzburg in 1803, the unity of the cathedral and the Residenz was lost. However, it has now been reconstructed after 200 years. First up, tour the State Rooms of the Salzburg Residenz Palace, home to the prince archbishops’ living quarters and official seat. Opulent interiors, extravagant stucco, and superb ceiling frescoes are witnesses to the mission of the rulers to present themselves in a magnificent way. You then continue on to the Residenz Gallery, which displays European paintings from the 16th to the 19th century with a clear focus on the Baroque period. The subsequent Cathedral Arches Terrace combines the secular with the spiritual center: the Salzburg Cathedral. A magnificent view of the city opens up from the Cathedral Arches Terrace – as it were between heaven and earth. The original structure of the North Oratory of the cathedral will be recorded in the future with special exhibitions. Initially, the Salzburg Museum with the Rossacher collection is a guest. The organ loft, which offers an impressive view of the cathedral, leads the way to the Cathedral Museum, the Kunstkammer, the Long Gallery, and the Museum St. Peter in the newly adapted Wallistrakt. After looking into the Gothic choir of the Franciscan Church, the tour ends in the magnificent Carabinieri Hall of the Salzburg Residenz. In addition to the works of art from the Residenz Gallery, the Cathedral Museum, and Salzburg Museum, St. Peter’s Abbey displays its treasures for the first time in a specially designed permanent museum. The Benedictine monastery of St. Peter, located immediately adjacent to the cathedral and Residenz complex, is considered the oldest continuously running monastery in the German-speaking countries and was instrumental in the development of cultural and intellectual life in Salzburg. The abbey has an art collection with an estimated 40,000 exhibits. The most beautiful objects are presented in the newly founded Museum St. Peter for the first time since 1982.

Our 90-minute itinerary takes us from Wolf Dietrich Straße 3 through the lively Linzer Gasse to the Salzach and over the Staatsbrücke bridge along the river to Mozartplatz. In the Old Town we visit all the prominent squares such as the Alter Markt, University Square, Hofstallgasse with the Festival Houses and Cathedral Square. Relaxed, we climb the Mönchsberg via Festungsgasse, pass the Hohensalzburg Fortress and then glide through the greenery up to the Richterhöhe, where we are presented with a fantastic panorama. We continue to the Museum der Moderne, where the 1000 rooftops of the city lie at our feet. We then ride down the hill and, after a romantic ride through medieval alleyways, find ourselves back at the Salzach. Before we reach our starting point, we pay a visit to the Mirabell Gardens for a photo finish. Our two-hour tour: in all its dazzling facets! The lively Linzer Gasse, the vibrant, baroque Old Town, the enchanting Leopoldskron and Mirabell palaces and, of course, our local mountain, the Mönchsberg. Enjoy wonderful views and an impressive mountain panorama. Our 2-hour itinerary takes us to all the sights on the 90-minute tour and also includes a ride through Kaigasse and across Kajetanerplatz to Salzburg's elegant Nonntal district. The tour continues over the historic Krauthügel hill along the Almkanal, Salzburg's oldest water supply artery, to the picturesque Leopoldskroner Weiher pond. A short photo stop here is a must before we set off to Nonnberg Abbey. From here, we ride up the Mönchsberg and follow the same itinerary as our 90-minute tour. The drop-off location of the tour is again Wolf Dietrich Straße 3.