Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
Mirabell Palace
Conceived as a palace for a mistress, the Mirabell Palace remains a splendid setting for love matches, its elegant lawns often decked with brides and grooms.
Salzburg Cathedral
The spiritual heart of Catholic Salzburg has had its fair share of turbulence—and of genius—throughout its 1200-year history.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
The medieval fortress that stepped out of the fairy-tale and onto one of Salzburg's brooding forested mountains.
Mozart's Birthplace
Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.
Getreidegasse
Salzburg's prettiest street is a long line of top-class shops and boutiques with old-time signs which thread together a fascinating history.
Mozartplatz Square
Mozart was born and grew up a stone's throw from the square that bears his name, which now has a memorial to the maestro as its centrepiece.
Activities
Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on
Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg
City Centre Salzburg
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Old City Hall to Mozartplatz Square – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Nonntal
Nonntal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Domkirche and Erhard Church.
Mülln
When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.
Schallmoos
Schallmoos is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and historical sites. Though there may not be top sights in Schallmoos, consider stopping by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens, located nearby.