City break: Salzburg

Salzburg Open-Air Museum

Open-air museum with rebuilt farmhouses from the 1500s onward, plus train rides & a butterfly path.

Mirabell Gardens

Elegant landscaping, pathways & floral displays on lush grounds fronting the Mirabell Palace.

Haus der Natur

Massive, interactive science & natural history museum, also offering an aquarium & reptile zoo.

Salzburg Cathedral

Twin spires top this baroque-style 17th-century cathedral, with a museum housing sacred treasures.

Fortress Hohensalzburg

Huge 11th-century fortress complex on a hilltop with views over city to the Alps, plus museums.

Mirabell Palace

Iconic, 17th-century palace with ornamental gardens, plus classical concerts in the lavish ballroom.

Hellbrunn Palace

Renaissance villa known for its landscaped gardens, trick water fountains & folklore museum.

Salzburg Zoo Hellbrunn

Family-friendly zoo with animals from Africa, Eurasia, Australia & the Americas, plus dining.