Even on rainy days, Salzburg offers numerous opportunities to explore and enjoy the city. Whether armed with an umbrella or sitting in a cozy café, the city has a lot to offer. Discover the historic old town with its winding streets and magnificent buildings, visit museums and galleries or enjoy the culinary delights in the numerous restaurants and cafés. Salzburg shows its charming side even in the rain and invites you to experience the city in a completely new way.
Cosy cafés
When the weather is rainy in Salzburg, it is particularly cosy to go to one of the many coffee houses and warm up with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
Enjoy Austrian delicacies such as Sachertorte or apple strudel in the cozy ambience of Kaffee Fingerlos, in the MUS. Café Museum or Das Kaffeehaus Salzburg. A visit to the coffee house at Kaffee Alchemie or the ALPZ Café is the perfect way to relax on a rainy day and enjoy Salzburg’s Schnürlregen in the dry.
Kaffee Fingerlos © Foto: Uwe Brandl
House of Nature
If the fun of knowledge outweighs the joy of rain, then the legendary House of Nature is probably an option.
At the House of Nature, visitors can experience a variety of interactive exhibits and exhibits that address topics such as nature, the environment, animals, technology, and science. Highlights include the aquarium with different species of fish, the dinosaur museum, the reptile house and the ScienceCenter. It’s an exciting and educational experience for the whole family!
Haus der Natur, Reptile house © Foto: Luigi Caputo
DomQuartier
Salzburg’s Domquartier is a gem full of cultural treasures and historical significance, perfect for visiting in rainy weather. Admire impressively furnished state rooms, valuable exhibits from the Residence Gallery, the Diocese and the Archabbey of St. Peter, as well as changing special exhibitions. The cathedral arch terrace with a view of Salzburg’s old town leads directly to the organ gallery of Salzburg Cathedral, which is one of the most important sacred buildings in the city. In the Prince-Archbishop’s Chamber of Art and Curiosities, a wealth of admirable objects and curiosities from art, nature and technology can be seen. The DomQuartier tour invites you on an exciting journey of discovery. Experience the fascinating beauty of this historic place.
Langer Gang im Domquartiers © Agentur Wie der Wind
St. Peter’s Cemetery (Petersfriedhof)
There are many reasons to visit St. Peter’s Cemetery in Salzburg when the weather is bad. When the rain patters softly on the roofs and leaves, a mysterious atmosphere spreads over Salzburg. If you want to experience this unique atmosphere, you should definitely explore the St. Peter cemetery in the city. The graves of well-known personalities make the cemetery a cultural place that spreads a special atmosphere, especially when it rains. The fascinating combination of history, architecture and mystery makes the catacombs in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Salzburg an impressive place.
St. Peter’s Cemetery and catacombs © Agentur Wie der Wind
Mystical atmosphere at the municipal cemetery
A visit to the municipal cemetery in rainy weather is not only a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, but also an opportunity to experience the mystical side of Salzburg. The largest resting place in the entire province of Salzburg, it is home to an abundance of historical graves and graves of famous personalities. Walking through the rainy grounds, you can literally feel the mysticism of the past.
Entrance to the municipal cemetery © Mattias Weiß
Die Stiegl Brauwelt
A visit to the Stiegl Brauwelt is always an absolute highlight, especially when the rain is pattering.
During a guided tour of the Stiegl Brauwelt, interested parties can learn everything about the traditional history of the company and the artistic production of the noble barley juice.
Afterwards, the cosy Stiegl Bräustüberl invites you to linger. Here, culinary delights of a special kind can be enjoyed: from traditional Austrian delicacies to beer specialties interpreted in a modern way. There is something for every taste.
© Stiegel Brauwelt
The Museum of Modern Art
In addition, special exhibitions on specific themes or artists are regularly organized.
Through the large window fronts of the Museum der Moderne you can enjoy a unique view of the impressive city of Salzburg.
© MdMS Räume öffnen, Ausstellungsansicht wildbild
Climbing hall Itzling
If the weather in Salzburg doesn’t play along, there is still the opportunity to get active and have fun. Visit the climbing hall in Itzling with its wide range of activities!
Whether beginner or professional, everyone will find the right challenge in the climbing hall. Discover your sporty side! Come by and experience climbing fun for the whole family!
© denkundstein Sportkletter GmbH
The Marionette Theatre
In the cozy rooms of the Marionette Theater you can escape the rainy weather and let yourself be carried away into the world of fantasy.
Take the opportunity to be enchanted by the fascinating performances and experience a very special kind of theatre.
The lovingly designed marionettes, the professional productions and the captivating stories such as Mozart’s Magic Flute or William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ensure an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Alice im Wunderland © Das Marionettentheater Salzburg
