Salzburg Sightseeing Tours
Bookable at the hostel:
'Sound of Music' - Tour (best value in town!)
'Salzburg: getting acquainted' – a classic for your first visit
'Mozart City Tour' – for a musical walk
'Grand City Tour' – a walking tour including wine tasting
'Berchtesgaden' – a day trip into the Bavarian Alps

Zoo Salzburg...
....allows you to travel the entire planet within ashort while and observe animals in their large naturalistic enclosures. 

Hellbrunn Palace
Enjoy the water games of Hellbrunn Palace and find out how one of the most famous prince-archbishops spent his leisure time.
 

Hohensalzburg Fortress
The fortress can be reached by foot or by cable car. It is the largest, completely preserved fortress in Central Europe. Dive into the medieval world of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg. By the way, you can catch a fantastic view of the fortress from our hostel! Best view in town guaranteed...

Getreidegasse
Salzburg's old main street is within 5 min walking distance from our hostel. Take a stroll into the past and be enchanted by the magic atmosphere of Mozart’s birthplace.  

'House of Nature' - Museum of Natural Sciences
Enjoy the aquarium, the reptile zoo, the space discovery exhibit, and much more. Information at tel. +43/(0)662/842653. More information on the House of Nature.

Mirabell Palace, Mirabell Garden, Mirabell Square
A sprawling residence from the 17th century with Baroque gardens. The gardens are the perfect place to take a break from the city. Don't miss the wonderful 'Marmorsaal' (Marble Hall), said to be "the most beautiful civic wedding chambers in the world." And who knows, you may come back for exactly that...

Rupertinum - Museum of Modern Art
The Rupertinum is primarily known for its temporary exhibitions. For the timetable of exhibitions please click here.

Old Town
Did you know that the old town of Salzburg is listed as a UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage? Enjoy the baroque architecture and wander back in time. The pedestrian zone in the old town offers ample opportunity to stop, look and relax.

Adventure Sports
Rafting, canyoning, paragliding with CROCODILE SPORTS. Transfer and equipment included. For more information please call tel. +43/(0)662/642907 or go to Adventure

On stage- off stage
Theater projects for schools, a cooperation between the Elisabeth stage and the Youth & Family Hostels: special projects and culture days with dramatic advisers, actors and stage directors make your stay unforgettable.
More information: in the hostel or at ebuehne

Christmas in Salzburg
Drink mulled wine at the 'Christkindlmarkt' (Christmas market), enjoy a carriage ride through the wonderfully decorated old town and attend a performance of the 'Salzburger Adventsingen' (traditional Christmas songs).

Jugendinfo
Learn more about activities for young people in Salzburg.
Akzente Salzburg

'Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen'
Visit a 11th century castle not far from Salzburg and indulge yourself in a day full of activities. 'Hohenwerfen' is truly an 'Erlebnisburg' (castle of adventures). Activity and adventure is what you find here. Whether you stroll around the castle, visit the museum, check out the weapon display or watch falconeering, there’s plenty to do. Tel. +43/(0)6468/7603. More information about castles and fortresses in the province of Salzburg

Eisriesenwelt Werfen (Giant Ice caves)
These magnificent ice caves, the largest in the world, are close to Salzburg and definitely worth a visit. Reaching the caves is an adventure in itself and offers spectacular views. Open only during summer.
Information at tel. +43/(0)6468/5248 or at Eisriesenwelt.

Salt Mines in Hallein
Discover the mysterious world of the salt mines and how Salzburg got it's name. For information call tel. +43/(0)6245/85285-15. You're welcome to have lunch in our Youth Guesthouse Hallein. Please notify in advance at tel. +43/(0)6245/80397. More information about the salt world.

Celtic Museum & Hallein
Visit the collection of Celtic tools, weapons, and jewelry and experience the highly advanced world of the Celts. Book tours in advance – tel. +43/(0)6245/84288. Stroll through the old city of Hallein and find out why the Celts settled exactly here, thousands of years ago.

Summer Tobogganing
On Dürnberg Mountain.

Salzkammergut
From the hostel, you can book day trips to the beautiful lake and mountain district surrounding Salzburg. The tour takes you to Bad Ischl, St. Wolfgang, Strobl, St. Gilgen and other attractions in the area. Bookings: at the hostel

Trip to Großglockner
Take an excursion to the highest mountain (3798 m) and largest glacier in Austria!
Bookings at the hostel
More information about the Großglockner

Salzburg Open Air Museum
An ideal trip not too far away from Salzburg.
60 farms, barns, mills, and handcraft houses of 5 centuries are exhibited here. Permanent and special exhibits and different handcraft demonstrations. Wander from farm to farm and have an unforgettable trip! More information about the Open Air Museum

Obersalzberg - Hitler's private residence
Learn more about our recent history and visit Hitler's private residence, the Berghof, and the Documentation Center Obersalzberg. Booking at the hostel possible.

Untersberg
Hike and bike trails, climbing, ice caves, and romantic cottages. Discover the world of the Alps.
Untersberg trams: great prices for hostel guests

Tourist Office
General information on Salzburg at http://www.salzburginfo.at/