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History of Salzburg

Salzburg History & Heritage Guide 2026

Salzburg's past, on the ground: the sites, museums, and eras that explain what you're seeing.

Salzburg is one of Austria's most stunning federal states, renowned as the birthplace of Mozart and home to the UNESCO-listed historic city of Salzburg. The state encompasses alpine landscapes, glacial lakes, and some of the best ski resorts in the Alps.