Dein Insider-Guide für Shopping, Kulinarik & Kultur in Salzburg
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No ticket? No problem. The Siemens Festival>Nights bring opera and concerts to Kapitelplatz every evening—free of charge. Discover tips on Jedermann standing-room tickets, family-friendly events, and the perfect evening walk through Salzburg’s Festival Old Town.
What should you wear? How do you get there? And what happens if you arrive late? Our Salzburg Festival visitor guide covers everything from the dress code and getting there to the festival venues and common mistakes – with practical tips for both first-time and returning visitors.
ounded in a Time of Hardship, Today the World’s Leading Opera Festival: In 1920, three visionaries brought an ambitious idea to Salzburg’s Cathedral Square—laying the foundation for what would become the Salzburg Festival. Discover how this extraordinary cultural event evolved into a global phenomenon and what continues to make it truly one of a kind.
Plan the perfect two days in Salzburg: Day 1 covers the city’s classic sights on the left bank of the Salzach, while Day 2takes you to the often-overlooked Kapuzinerberg and lets you choose from three excellent museums. Complete with restaurant recommendations, reservation tips, and honest advice on what to expect.
Everything you need to know about parking and traffic in Salzburg: centrally located parking garages, Park & Ride sites with reduced fares during summer 2026, the new summer traffic regulations in July and August, and the six-month closure of the Neutor tunnel from September.
Salzburg is world-famous for its Baroque architecture and traditions – but behind the historical facade, a cutting-edge innovation scene is thriving. From international summits at Leopoldskron Palace to technology days focused on AI and robotics: Discover how the city of Mozart is actively shaping the digital transformation in culture, business, and education, and which events will set the course for 2026.
“Bon Voyage” is the theme of this year’s Whitsun Festival, taking us from the French countryside to the Mediterranean.
Artistic director Cecilia Bartoli will be guiding us on this journey from May 22 to 25.
From March 27 to April 6, Richard Wagner will appear in new splendor on the stages of the Salzburg Festival.
The festival kicks off on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. with artistic director Nikolaus Bachler presenting an introductory matinee to “Das Rheingold.”
At 6 p.m., the premiere of Das Rheingold will take place under the baton of Kirill Petrenko, with Christian Gerhaher as Wotan.
Exclusive shopping & crafts in Goldgasse: We show you the shopping highlights and shops that make a visit to the alley so unique.
What does it mean to be considered human today? The Salzburg Art Association’s 2026 program CAPTCHA Realism examines the highly topical and controversial question of the conditions under which humanity is perceived, recognized, and verified in the digital age. The focus is on the politics of perception and the algorithmic, political, and aesthetic criteria through which identity is becoming increasingly legible—and thus also manageable.
