Mirabell Palace & Gardens

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: On the right bank of the Salzach, 5 minutes from the old town across the bridge.
• Bus: Mirabellplatz stop.
• Marble Hall: Visit the Marble Hall on weekdays when no events are held.

The story of Mirabell Gardens

Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich and later remodelled in Baroque style. Its Marble Hall is said to be one of the most beautiful wedding halls in the world.

The geometric gardens, with fountains, statues and the Pegasus Fountain, frame a perfect view of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Scenes from "The Sound of Music" were filmed here.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• The gardens are free and beautiful in spring and summer.
• Photograph the fortress framed by the gardens from the Pegasus Fountain.
• Find the Dwarf Garden with its Baroque stone figures.

What's around Mirabell Gardens

• Dwarf GardenGarden with stone dwarf statues.
• MakartstegFootbridge over the Salzach.
• Mozart ResidenceAcross the square.
• KapuzinerbergViewpoint hill nearby.

Questions travellers ask