Culture & History in Salzburg

Take a walk in the cozy alpine city of Salzburg, get excited about architecture, make unforgettable photos in the best photo locations, and try the best Austrian desserts. Many sights are waiting for you: Mirabell Palace and Garden, the house where Mozart was born and lived. You will take a walk in the medieval streets of the old city, and see Salzburg cathedral, Fortress, Gold sphere, St.Peters Abbey, and a beautiful old cemetery. You will taste Buns by Monks, famous Mozart candies, and Sacher cake. Delicious! At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a tasty meal and a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck which was one of the movie scenes in "The Sound of Music". You will hear and learn: – Love story of Ditrich von Raitenau and Salome Alt hidden in Mirabell Palace – Legends of 12 dwarfs – Stories of Mozart and his family – Secret of Mozart Candies and how to distinguish original Mozart Candies from copies – Legend of Sacher Cake – History of Salzburg festivals – The Sound of Music places – Modern Art – What Gold Sphere is really about and why it stands in the middle of the city – Where to purchase the best local cheese, ham, and other products – Where to do the best photos for Instagram and your private collection – What else you can do during your stay in Salzburg and Salzburgerland

Welcome to Mirabell Palace and its beautiful surroundings in Salzburg, Austria. This walking tour will take you on a journey through the stunning Baroque architecture and rich history of the palace, as well as the charming and picturesque surrounding areas. You'll walk through the grand gardens and Baroque architecture of Mirabell Palace, designed by famous architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. From the Mirabell Terrace, you'll enjoy panoramic views of Salzburg's Old Town and the surrounding mountains. You'll then explore the quaint streets of the nearby Neustadt district, filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Along the way, you'll visit the charming Mirabell Square, lined with colorful flowers and featuring a fountain with mythological figures. Next, you'll visit the nearby churches, known for its impressive Baroque interior. Finally, you'll walk along the Salzach River and enjoy the scenic views of the city's bridges, hills, and landmarks, such as Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Cathedral. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Mirabell Palace and its surroundings.

If you search for the most magnificent side of Salzburg, this in-app audio tour is what you need. The tour starts in front of a fountain on Residenzplatz, the city’s largest square. Admiring the Cathedral of Salzburg, the first masterpiece of Italian Baroque in Austria, you will learn the story of the two most revered saints, Rupert and Virgil. You will examine the square, the fountain, the surrounding houses, all the architectural details, and listen to the stories of the past. Next, you’ll head to the Church of Saint Michael with its charming signs of the Rococo style, ceiling frescoes, and altar paintings showing three principal angels: Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael. Then, you will cross Domplatz and visit the Cathedral. Prepare to catch every tiny detail both outside and inside the majestic church. Standing in the Cathedral, you will marvel at its rich interior and discover fascinating facts about everything you see: from the statues and the nave to the origins of the Counter-Reformation and the vault frescoes that tell about the life of Christ as comic strips. Saint Peter’s Abbey is the last church that awaits you during the tour. It hides many secrets, with Catacombs and a picturesque cemetery among them. Step under the mesmerizing vaulted ceiling and enjoy moments of peace near the tombs of the great Haydn and the church’s founder, Saint Rupert. Note! Entrance to the churches is not guaranteed if you visit earlier than 10 AM or later than 6 PM.

With this in-app audio tour, you will explore the most charming streets of Salzburg. Any tourist in this city knows what it’s most famous for. It’s the hometown of the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! With that said, it’s no wonder that our tour begins on Mozartplatz, right next to the statue of Mozart. Nevertheless, it’s not everything Salzburg can surprise you with. You will uncover its story dating back to the Roman era: where you now see the Mozart statue, there used to be a luxurious ancient villa. Strolling down the streets lined with colorful buildings, traditional shop signs, cafes, and restaurants with Austrian cuisine, you will cross Waagplatz with its remarkable architecture and listen to the stories of the old Judengasse, ‘the alley of the Jews.’ Farther on the way, you will admire examples of the skilled ironwork of the craftsmanship of 17th-century Salzburg, as well as statues, fountains, and the 18th-century apothecary’s shop of the Old Market Square. Getting back to Mozart once again: you will also see his birthplace, the very house he was born in! The tour will take you to the Town Hall which has been an important symbol for Salzburg since the Middle Ages and whose architecture represents the unique Austrian Baroque style. At the end of our walk, you will find the harmony of soul and mind by admiring the medieval Bürgerspitalkirche and the University church, as well as the University of Salzburg itself.