Salzburg is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world at any time of year. Well-known historical and modern museums include the Folklore Museum, the Toy Museum, the Fortress Museum and the Panorama Museum, the House of Nature, the Cathedral Museum, Mozart's Birthplace, Mozart's Residence, Hangar 7 and the Stiegl Brewery's Stiegl-Brauwelt in Salzburg. The Salzburg Zoo with over 1500 animals is also a popular excursion destination. This is part of the palace park at Hellbrunn Palace. Tip: With the Salzburg Card, admission to many of the sights is free.
For those interested in culture , the birthplace of Mozart offers a variety of smaller and larger events throughout the year, including the world-famous Salzburg Festival as well as the Mozart Week, the Easter and Whitsun Festivals and the Salzburg Culture Days. Winter magic awaits visitors at the atmospheric Advent Singing and the lively Winter Festival - here Salzburg becomes the stage for unforgettable moments. With a look at our webcams in the center of Salzburg, you can easily decide which program is best suited for your day. The annual Salzburg Marathon is particularly interesting for sports enthusiasts. In addition to various running events, the city also hosted the World Cycling Championships in 2006 and three group matches of the 2008 European Football Championships.