Exklusive Sacher Tips für Salzburg
… with children
The “Haus der Natur” is a natural history museum with aquarium, reptile zoo and outer space area. A particular favourite among children is the aquarium, justly so as it is one of the most beautiful in Central Europe. In the reptile zoo, live reptiles and amphibians scamper about. In the outer space area there is a spectacular diorama of the moon landing in its original size.
The famous “Salzburger Marionettentheater” Puppet Theatre is one of the best of its kind. Once you immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the puppets, you will be caught in the illusion and forget that the characters are mere puppets attached to strings.
… Culture
The “Salzburger Festspiele” Festival – the director of the Salzburg Festival Max Reinhardt, the composer Richard Strauss and the poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal founded the world-famous Festival for opera, concert and theatre in the 1920s. With this, the city of Salzburg gained yet another cultural and international highlight. In the last days of July and over the whole of August, there are about 170 events with over 210,000 visitors. As well as the great classical operas and theatrical productions, major contemporary works are also shown every year.
… Nature & Tours
The Sound of Music – the film location is in Salzburg. Guests from all over the world take the opportunity to visit the venue of the film “The Sound of Music” while in Salzburg. Abroad particularly, the film has enjoyed cult status for many years. The concierge team would be delighted to inform you of any tours.
The “Salzwelten Salzburg” salt mine is the oldest exhibition salt mine in the world at the gates of Salzburg. The salt extracted from the “Dürrnberg” Mountain brought riches and wealth to Salzburg from the days of the Celts to those of Christianity and the Bishops. Well-polished slides lead you from one level of the mine into the other deep in the heart of the mountain.
… Extra tip
The Salzburg Card – the Salzburg Card, valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours allows you one free admission to all the sights of the city, free travel with public transport, including the “Festungsbahn” fortress train, the “Salzach-Schiff” riverboat & “Untersbergbahn” mountain cableway, attractive concessions at cultural events and reductions on many excursions.
Free bicycle hire – get to know the city of Mozart by bike. The Hotel Sacher Salzburg offers its guests bikes free of charge on request and availability for touring the city.
… Further ideas
- “Salzkammergut” resort region
- Lakes & Mountains Tour
- “Berchtesgaden” community and Eagle’s Nest
- “Chiemsee” Lake
- “Bad Ischl” Imperial town
- “Wolfgangsee” Lake
