10 History Museums in Salzburg Region That You Shouldn't Miss

December 1, 2021 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, Museum Castle Moosham, Erlebniswelt Holz Muhlauersage, Felberturm Museum, Museum Bramberg, Gruber Museum, Baroque Museum, Heimatkundliches Museum St. Gilgen, Mozart's Birthplace, Festungsmuseum.
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1. Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle

Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43-662-84243011 [email protected] http://www.salzburg-burgen.at/de/festung-hohensalzburg/
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4.5 based on 11,689 reviews

Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle

This amazing 11th-century castle overlooks Salzburg from a hill on the outskirts of the city. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal the history visitors experience at first hand within these sturdy defenses. Opening hours: We are open for you 365 days a year - even on public holidays! January – April and October– December: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. May – September: 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Advent weekends and Easter: 9.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Please note: On 24th of December, we are closing at 2pm.

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Whether you walk up the road to get to the fortress or take the funicular, visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg is a must-do/see in Salzburg. It's well worth the 13 euro or so (which includes a one-way ride on the funicular as well and a free audio tour). The fortress is very well-preserved, the audio tour and museum offer a lot of interesting history (of the region, the fortress, the rulers over various times, etc.), and the views from the top are stunning. I'd budget at least two hours, but you can easily spend more time up there. From late November to late December, they sell gluhwein, and other beverages and snacks as well.

2. Museum Castle Moosham

Moosham 12 Unternberg, Tamsweg 5585 Austria +43 6476 305 http://www.schlossmoosham.at/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Museum Castle Moosham

3. Erlebniswelt Holz Muhlauersage

Fusch 5672 Austria +43 6546 217 http://www.muehlauersaege.at
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Erlebniswelt Holz Muhlauersage

4. Felberturm Museum

Museum Strasse 2, Mittersill 5730 Austria +43 6562 4444 http://www.museum-mittersill.at
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Felberturm Museum

5. Museum Bramberg

Weichseldorf 27, Bramberg am Wildkogel 5733 Austria +43 6566 7678 [email protected] http://www.museumbramberg.at/index.html
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Museum Bramberg

6. Gruber Museum

Hallein Austria http://www.hallein.com/en/sehenswertes-2/silent-night-museum
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Gruber Museum

This museum is dedicated to Franz-Xavier Gruber, a famous Austrian organist.

7. Baroque Museum

Mirabellplatz 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria http://www.barockmuseum.at/
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Baroque Museum

8. Heimatkundliches Museum St. Gilgen

Sonnenburggasse 3, St Gilgen 5340 Austria http://www.heimatkundliches-museum-sankt-gilgen.at/
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Heimatkundliches Museum St. Gilgen

9. Mozart's Birthplace

Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 844313 [email protected] http://www.mozarteum.at
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4.0 based on 3,352 reviews

Mozart's Birthplace

The birthplace of the famous composer displays numerous musical artifacts from his early childhood.

Reviewed By 861mckennan - Gainesville, United States

If you're a music or history fan, an essential stop. Even if you're not, it's free on the Salzburg card and close to many other destinations in town, so it's worth popping in to see some music and artifacts from one of the most famous composers of all time. I have a degree in music history, so I was looking pretty closely, but it still only took about 45 minutes to see everything.

10. Festungsmuseum

Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43-662-84243011 https://www.salzburg.info/de/sehenswertes/museen/festungsmuseum
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4.0 based on 161 reviews

Festungsmuseum

Reviewed By Worldtravel8437 - Savannah, United States

Great history of the castle, WW1, and ancient weapons and torture. You can buy with your pass, and allow about 2 hours.

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