Museums and castles in Austria

This collection spans Austria's imperial legacy and medieval defense, from the Baroque splendor of Vienna’s Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces to the hilltop fortresses of Hohensalzburg and Hohenwerfen. It features significant cultural sites like Mozart’s Birthplace in Salzburg and the Renaissance treasures of Ambras Castle. Specialized exhibits include the prehistoric salt mining history in Hallstatt, the contemporary art and aviation of Red Bull Hangar-7, and the crystalline installations at Swarovski Crystal Worlds.

Museums & Castles — Map

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Schonbrunn Palace

Nowhere in Vienna is its imperial history more palpable than in the Schönbrunn Palace.

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Belvedere

Baroque palace complex housing an art museum with a collection spanning 800 years of history. The site features significant works of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Historic medieval fortress on a rocky hill featuring well-preserved Gothic architecture and panoramic views of the city and mountains.

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Hochosterwitz Castle

Hochosterwitz Castle is a castle in Austria, considered one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles.

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Riegersburg Castle

Riegersburg Castle is a medieval castle situated on a dormant volcano above the town of Riegersburg in the Austrian state of Styria.

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Mirabell Palace

Historic Baroque palace and garden complex known for its architectural beauty, cultural events, and role as a municipal office. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring notable interiors and free-access gardens.

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Mozart's Birthplace

Located in Salzburg's most famous historic street, Mozart's birthplace probably stands out the most out of all the other buildings there.

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Golden Roof Museum

The Goldenes Dachl is a landmark structure located in the Old Town section of Innsbruck, Austria.

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Castle of Ambras

Ambras Castle is a Renaissance castle and palace located in the hills above Innsbruck, Austria. Ambras Castle is 632 metres above sea level.

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Imperial Court

The Hofburg is a former Habsburg palace in Innsbruck, Austria, and considered one of the three most significant cultural buildings in the…

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Hohenwerfen Fortress

Hohenwerfen Castle is a medieval rock castle, situated on a 623-metre precipice overlooking the Austrian market town of Werfen in the…

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Schattenburg Castle

Schattenburg is a castle, museum and restaurant in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg. Schattenburg is 480 metres above sea level..

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The Tyrolean Panorama

The Tirol Panorama with the Museum of the Imperial Infantry or Tirol Panorama is a museum in Innsbruck in the Austrian state of Tyrol,…

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Tyrolean State Museum

The Tyrolean State Museum, also known as the Ferdinandeum after Archduke Ferdinand, is located in Innsbruck, Austria.

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Red Bull Hangar-7

Hangar-7 is a building in Salzburg, Austria, hosting a collection of historical airplanes, helicopters and Formula One racing cars, and…

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Hallstatt Museum

The Hallstatt Museum is a museum in Hallstatt, Upper Austria, that has an unrivalled collection of discoveries from the local salt mines…

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Mauthausen concentration camp

Mauthausen was a German Nazi concentration camp on a hill above the market town of Mauthausen, Upper Austria.

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Swarovski Crystal World

Swarovski Kristallwelten is an experience attraction created by André Heller for the crystal glass manufacturer Swarovski, consisting of a…

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Salzwelten Hallstatt

The world's oldest salt mine featuring a 7,000-year history of excavation. The site includes a subterranean salt lake, a funicular ride, and the 'Man in Salt' exhibit, showcasing a prehistoric miner preserved in the salt deposits.

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