Salzburg Old Town & Cathedral

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: The old town is compact and largely pedestrian.
• DomQuartier: A combined museum route links the cathedral and Residence.
• Salzburg Card: Covers most museums and transport.

The story of Salzburg Old Town

Salzburg's prince-archbishops rebuilt their city in Baroque style in the 17th century, inspired by Italian architecture. Its historic centre was listed by UNESCO in 1996.

Salzburg Cathedral, consecrated in 1628, has a huge dome and three bronze doors. Around it, Residenzplatz, Domplatz and Kapitelplatz form a chain of elegant squares, and each summer the Salzburg Festival fills the city with music.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Climb up to the Mönchsberg for views over the domes.
• Walk the DomQuartier route for rooftop views of the squares.
• Find the giant golden sphere sculpture on Kapitelplatz.

What's around Salzburg Old Town

• ResidenzplatzGrand square with a fountain.
• DomQuartierMuseum route.
• St. Peter's AbbeyMonastery with a historic cemetery.
• HohensalzburgFortress above the cathedral.

Questions travellers ask