Salzburg

Parks and viewpoints in Salzburg

Salzburg's landscape is defined by formal Baroque gardens and dramatic alpine elevations. This selection spans from the manicured geometric beds of Mirabellgarten, famous for its 17th-century sculptures, to the rugged peaks of Gaisberg and Kapuzinerberg. Historic fortifications like the Hettwerbastei offer vantage points over the UNESCO-listed Old Town, while expansive estates like Schloßpark Kleßheim showcase the region's aristocratic heritage and architectural garden design.

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Mirabellgarten

Baroque gardens redesigned by Fischer von Erlach around 1690. Features include the Pegasus Fountain, the Grand Fountain with four marble statues, and the 18th-century Dwarf Garden.

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Kurgarten

Landscaped park located in the Neustadt district, situated adjacent to the Mirabell Gardens and the Salzburg Congress center.

Hettwerbastei

A bastion on the southern slope of Kapuzinerberg, forming part of the city's historic fortifications. It provides panoramic views of the Salzach river and the Altstadt.

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Hellbrunner Berg

Hellbrunner Berg is a mountain in Salzburg, Salzburgerland, Austria.

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Plainberg

A 549-meter hill on the northern edge of the city, home to the 17th-century Maria Plain pilgrimage basilica and offering views across the Salzburg basin.

Gaisberg

The Gaisberg is, at 1,287 meters above sea level, a mountain to the east of Salzburg, Austria.

Lehener Park

Urban green space in the Lehen district featuring walking paths and recreational areas along the banks of the Salzach river.

Schloßpark Kleßheim

Expansive Baroque palace gardens designed by Fischer von Erlach. The grounds surround the 18th-century palace and currently house a golf course and the Salzburg Casino.

Kapuzinerberg

A steep limestone mountain on the right bank of the Salzach, site of a 16th-century Capuchin monastery and defensive walls dating to the Thirty Years' War.