Places worth the detour in Salzburg
63 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Salzburg, Austria, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (21). Best known: Hohensalzburg Fortress. 57 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 63
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 3 are on the map and on the Austria pages.
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6.St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg
Sacred sites · 7th century · Notable
Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria
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13.Reisszug
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Historic funicular railway at the Hohensalzburg Castle at Salzburg in Austria
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15.Kollegienkirche, Salzburg
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Salzburg, Austria
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16.Nonnberg Abbey
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria
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22.Großes Festspielhaus
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Opera house in Salzburg, part of the Festspielhaus theatre complex
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24.Festungsbahn
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Funicular railway providing public access to Hohensalzburg Castle at Salzburg, Austria
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29.Museum der Moderne Salzburg
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Salzburg, Austria
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31.Hangar-7
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Building at the airport in Salzburg, Austria, housing an air museum, art exhibition space, and Ikarus Restaurant
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33.Felsenreitschule
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Former riding school in Salzburg, Austria, now part of the Festspielhaus theatre complex
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34.Salzburger Landestheater
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Theatre and opera house in Salzburg, Austria
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56.Pear tree at the Walserfeld
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
A legend and former natural heritage
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59.Schloss Puchstein, Puch bei Hallein
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Building in Puch bei Hallein, Austria
