Salzburg City

Holidays in Salzburg, city of culture and more …
Active holidays at Gut Weissenhof in SalzburgerLand

Salzburg – provincial capital of the SalzburgerLand.

When you think "Salzburg", you think of delicious Salzburger Nockerl
When you think "Salzburg", you think of the Salzburg Festival
When you think "Salzburg", you think of pleasant summertime rain showers
When you think "Salzburg", you think of the historic Getreidegasse

Salzburg is worth a holiday in its own right …
Only 69 km separate Gut Weissenhof in Radstadt from our provincial capital, Salzburg. Stroll through its streets, enjoy an evening concert at the fortress with the wonderful music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Salzburg, a rewarding destination in all 4 seasons.
Dear guest of Gut Weissenhof, enjoy Salzburg year-round!

Particularly well-known and renowned for the Salzburg Festival, the Easter Festival and Mozart Week, which takes place annually during the height of summer. Visitors experience Salzburg's unique charm here along the banks of the Salzach. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets of the Old City, especially the world-famous Getreidegasse. The people of Salzburg themselves love nothing more than to frequent the beautiful squares, gardens and markets of their city.

Springtime in Salzburg conjures up a fresh green in this ancient city of the prince archbishops. Outdoor restaurants open up again, the coffee and Salzburger Nockerl tasting especially good when enjoyed out on pleasant terraces …

An insider tip amongst Salzburgers is the Steinterrasse, from which you are able to enjoy superb views out across the historic City of Mozart, Salzburg, or, on the other hand, the terrace of Café Bazar right on the banks of the Salzach. In high summer, a mild light penetrates through to the narrow, pleasantly cool lanes of Salzburg…

The only reason to get hot-under-the-collar whilst strolling Salzburg's streets are its many beautiful, variety-filled shops. In autumn, the tones of jazz music echo through the city … the already well-established Jazzherbst festival keeps its doors open to jazz fans from around the world. The guests of Gut Weissenhof and the locals enjoy a wide selection of theatrical and concert performances.

We, the Gut Weissenhof Team, are more than happy to assist you in navigating the wealth of concerts, stage productions and festivals held here in Salzburg.

In winter, Salzburg also wears a dress of white, the air is fresh and clear - and December, especially, with its Advent festivities, is indisputably one of the most beautiful times of year in Salzburg City. When the first snowflakes fall from the sky, the children build snowmen in Mirabell Gardens and the smell of hot spiced wine and gingerbread wafts through the streets, even "hard-cases" turn into true romantics.

The historic Salzburg Christmas Market, which is staged on Cathedral and Residenzplatz squares, has been held since the 15th century. Hellbrunn Advent Magic, too, has a very special flair…courtesy of old Hellbrunn Palace.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR GUESTS OF GUT WEISSENHOF

During the run-up to Christmas, Gut Weissenhof organizes romantic, charming guest excursions to Salzburg City and the world-famous Christmas Market.

We would be delighted if you were able to join us. Allow us to make you a no-obligation offer!

Gut Weissenhof – Salzburg, the city for young and old

Salzburg is a pulsating, vibrant city. Its many sights, including museums, churches and Hohensalzburg fortress, are popular destinations for guests, big and small, of Gut Weissenhof, and are uniquely charming and fascinating. many attractions are either free of charge or discounted.

Gut Weissenhof – Salzburg, the city of enjoyment.

Enjoy the atmosphere, the laughter, whispers and shouts of guests and locals, the clatter of horses' hooves during a daily carriage ride through the city. You are transported back to a beautiful time without the hustle and bustle of today's world. Enjoy, dear guests of Gut Weissenhof, Salzburg and its culinary specialties, Salzburger Nockerl, apple and cheese strudels, …

Gut Weissenhof – Shopping in Salzburg

Dear guests of Gut Weissenhof ... let's go shopping!

A pure shopping experience awaits you in Salzburg. Hidden in the Old City - including the Getreidegasse, Judengasse and its traditional through-houses – are countless shops. These include stores with deep local roots, as well as international chains and small boutiques. It is rewarding to cast a glance into practically every arcade and every lane, regardless of how narrow. You never know if a wonderful gem of some kind awaits you there. In addition, Salzburg also boasts the most modern, most beautiful shopping mall in the world: at the multiple-award-winning Europark Salzburg, you can indulge your love of shopping to your heart's content at its 130 different shops.

Opening Times
Shops in Salzburg are generally open from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Many businesses open as early as 8 a.m., or close for lunch for one or two hours. On Sundays and public holidays, some of the stores are open, such as souvenir shops.
Shops at the Europark are open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Fridays from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Gut Weissenhof – Enjoy a walking tour of Salzburg

On foot, or perhaps even by horse-drawn carriage, guests of Gut Weissenhof are able to enjoy fascinating tours of Salzburg City.

The Residenzplatz:
The focal point of the city with its baroque fountain. The square is surrounded by the Residenz, the cathedral, St. Michael's Church and the glockenspiel.

The Getreidegasse:
With its beautiful houses and narrow facades from the 15th to 18th centuries, this street is truly captivating. To this day, the buildings still bear ornate, wrought-iron guild signs, both past and present.

The Cathedral:
This masterpiece of baroque architecture was constructed in 1614 under Markus Sittikus and his court architect, Santino Solari. After restorations of recent years, the cathedral is again radiant in renewed splendor.

The Fortress:
Hohensalzburg Fortress, whose appearance is the result of numerous remodeling efforts and additions, is generally held to be the largest, fully-preserved castle in Central Europe, spanning an area of 14,000 square meters. The beginning of this fortress was a wooden barracks building, almost impossible for us to imagine today, atop the city mountain, left behind by Archbishop Gebhard. The total building period from start to finish (in the 16th century) was around 500 years.

Mozart's Birthplace:
In the heart of the Getreidegasse is the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first saw the light of day. The Mozart family lived here from 1747 to 1773. Today, some 3,000 people a day stream through their former 3-room apartment.

Schloss Hellbrunn:
Schloss Hellbrunn, with its spacious grounds, was built from 1613-1619 and patterned after Roman villas. It was presumably designed by cathedral architect Santino Solari for Markus Sittikus. The impressive palace grounds, which include the famous pleasure gardens, comprise some 60 hectares. Immediately adjacent to the grounds is the zoo, which once also belonged to the palace.

The Festspielhaus:
Actually, it would be more appropriate to talk of the Festival District, for here we find the Felsenreitschule, as well as the Kleines and Grosses Festspielhaus. Behind the rather understated facade of the festival complex, we find true treasures. The three-storey arcaded galleries of the Felsenreitschule, Michael Rottmayr's gigantic ceiling fresco, as well as the marble statuary of Bertoni and Oskar Kokoschka's Goblin in the Grosses Festspielhaus.

Recuperation and more in the Gut Weissenhof wellness & spa area

Your mind filled with new impressions from your tour of Salzburg, your feet a little weary, you can look forward to a good snack and tasty cakes from the Gut Weissenhof afternoon buffet. Put your feet up, enjoy the sunshine, and unwind in our wellness & spa area. How about a foot reflexology massage or a relaxing bath.

We look forward to receiving your phone call, Tel.: +43 (0) 6452/7001-0 or send us an email to info@weissenhof.at. We will assist however we can, and would be happy to take your reservations for your upcoming holidays spent here with us at Gut Weissenhof.