Salzburg on a small budget

Typically Salzburg

Salzburg Cathedral: entrance free, donation required. Mo-Sa 8am - 7pm, Sunday/Public holiday 1pm -7pm. Subject to change without noticed (July and August) due to rehearsals of the Salzburger Festival. Guided tours for free - but reservation in advance is necessary.
Take a stroll through Salzburg's Old Town with the world famous "Getreidegasse" and enjoy the unique flair of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
Mirabell Gardens: daily from around 6am till nightfall. Entrance free.
Sightseeing Mirabell Palace: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am - 4pm, Tueday, Friday: 1pm - 4pm, no visit in case of special occasions. Entrance free.
Hellbrunn Palace Gardens: Entrance free.
Specials for students on Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, a lot of bars, shops and cultural institutions have great special offers for all students. Bring your student ID!
Salzburg University Botanic Garden: Opening hours Tue-Fri 10 am -19:30 pm , Sat 13 pm -18 pm, Sun & public holidays 10 am – 18 pm. Free entry, free special tours every Tuesday.

Culinary specialities

Farmer's market at Universitätsplatz: Mo-Fr 7am - 7pm, Sa 6am - 3pm
Stiegl Brauwelt: Adults (admission, beer tasting session and a souvenir) € 9,- / children aged 6–16 years (admission, non-alcoholic beverage and a souvenir) € 4,- / students, civil/military service, old-aged pensioners with ID (admission, beer tasting session and a souvenir) € 8,30
„Schrannenmarkt" Market: every Thursday 5 am – 13 pm around the "Andräkirche", find groceries, flowers, soft goods, basketwork, leatherwork.
"Kapitelmarkt" Market: every day from 1 Feb – 10 Nov, 7 am – 10 pm at the Kapitelplatz. Souvenirs, fancy goods, groceries.
Asian food at half price at Indigo's: Sushi, Maki, Rolls and more at half price every day from 9 pm. Location: Alpenstraße 48, 5020 Salzburg.

Museums & Culture

Salzburg Museum: Mozartplatz 1. Entrance fee adults € 7,- with free audioguide,
Children aged 6 - 15 € 3,-. Thursday evening tours at 6pm without any extra fee. In addition to the regular exhibitions Punch-and-Judy Show for children, special holiday workshops, lectures and matinees.
Haus der Natur: The museum of natural history with science center and zoo is Salzburg's largest museum, open 365 days a year every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance adults € 7,50, children aged 4 - 15 and students € 5,-. Additional special offers for families.
Organ at noon: A new concert offer from the Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg invites you to take part at free "noon-concerts" including visitation of the "Zauberflötenhäuschen" afterwards. Every Tuesday at 12.30 pm, half an hour organ concert. Afterwards you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the famous "Zauberflötenhäuschen" (the magic flute house) at Bastionsgarten, where Mozart composed "Die Zauberflöte". Normally this house is not open to public. Entrance free!
The „Museum der Moderne" , Modern Art – Young Museum: Various Workshops for all children up to the age of 9 at about € 4,- per child.
Salzburg Card: Salzburg Card is your key to the city of Salzburg: it provides free admission to Salzburg's museums, free use of the Fortress funicular, the Untersberg cableway, Salzach ship service and public transport. Salzburg Card holders can also take advantage of a number of discounts on concerts, theater performances or excursions to destinations in the Salzburg vicinity. Get your Salzburg Card for either 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Day trips, sports & curiosities

Gut Aiderbichl: The family-and- animal-friendly trip for Salzburg visitors: The Gut Aiderbichl Estate in Henndorf is located about 12 miles (20km) east of Salzburg, right in the middle of a pristine landscape. It is a refuge for all kinds of animals. Gut Aiderbichl is open for visitors 365 days a year from 9 am to 6 pm. Adults € 9,- children (4-14 y.) € 4,50,-, free entry for all kids up to 4 years of age. Wheelchair-accessible. Guided tours, film screenings for free. Dogs are welcome, please keep on leash.
Indoor & Outdoor fun at the „AbARENA": The AbArena in Abersee/ Lake Wolfgangsee offers various ways to have fun for the whole family. Flight simulator (€ 1,00), modelmaking, special exhibitions, large amusement park and much more. Open 9 am – 6 pm, € 8,90 each, students specials and combination tickets, free entry for all children up to 3 years of age.

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