Salzburg Cathedral

Catholic cathedral · Fortress Hohensalzburg

Salzburg Cathedral

Catholic cathedral · Fortress Hohensalzburg

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Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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Salzburg Cathedral dazzles with its baroque beauty, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere—perfect for soaking in culture and music in the heart of the old town.  

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Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Get directions

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Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Get directions

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"Salzburg's Cathedral Salzburg's 17th century Baroque cathedral, built upon a site where cathedrals have stood since the 8th century, is connected with St. Peter's church and the Residenz by arcades to form a cluster of Salzburg's most important structures. Inside is not entirely different from other major cathedrals, with beautiful artwork, ornate carvings and a selection of relics (Virgil, Rubert and Martin of Tours among others). Most notably, however, is that it contains the baptismal font used for Salzburg's most famous resident, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It rests on four lions which, being designed at a time when very few knew what an actual lion looked like, resemble something more like a beastly bulldog than king of the jungle."

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"Salzburg's Cathedral Salzburg's 17th century Baroque cathedral, built upon a site where cathedrals have stood since the 8th century, is connected with St. Peter's church and the Residenz by arcades to form a cluster of Salzburg's most important structures. Inside is not entirely different from other major cathedrals, with beautiful artwork, ornate carvings and a selection of relics (Virgil, Rubert and Martin of Tours among others). Most notably, however, is that it contains the baptismal font used for Salzburg's most famous resident, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It rests on four lions which, being designed at a time when very few knew what an actual lion looked like, resemble something more like a beastly bulldog than king of the jungle."

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Clinton Thomas

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Salzburg Cathedral is a stunning masterpiece of baroque architecture and a highlight of the city. The interior is breathtaking, with intricate details, beautiful frescoes, and an awe-inspiring dome. Its rich history, including being the site of Mozart’s baptism, adds to its charm. I visited during the Christmas Mass, and it was a truly wonderful experience—the choir songs filled the cathedral with a magical and serene atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for anyone exploring Salzburg, especially during the festive season.

Jane Frances

Google
We loved our visit to the cathedral, especially at Christmas. It’s breathtaking and a must see in Salzburg (as all reviews say). The Christmas market is located in the same square which is great. The architecture is brilliant and intricate.

Hugo Pedro-Martins

Google
It's such a beautiful Catholic cathedral. The outside is already stunning, and the fact that the square where it sits held a Christmas market made the setting incredibly dreamy. The inside will blow you away in every sense. It is sensory overload. The crypt is the only thing I don't think is worth seeing, but you are already there, so you might as well see everything.

David Nicholas

Google
The part that stood out to me the most was the light and dark contrasts in the stone carvings on the walls and ceilings. Be sure to go down into the crypt that is on the southeast side of the church to see the layers of previous buildings. There is a 1200 organ concert. The organ has an interesting configuration, on the southwest side is one set of pipes and a stairway up to the keyboard and there are 3 other sets of pipes on each corner of the dome.

Boris Maric

Google
Attended the organ concert at noon on New Year's Eve. Price 9 eur per adult. Long line for this day specifically so it's better to buy the ticket online. Nice experience in a magnificent baroque-style building.

Petra

Google
Salzburg Cathedral is one of the city's most famous landmarks and impresses with its magnificent baroque architecture and rich history. With its imposing façade and magnificent interior, the cathedral is a symbol of Salzburg's cultural heritage. Located in the heart of the old town, it is not only a place of faith, but also an important sight that provides insight into the city's religious and architectural history.

Balkrishna Shroff

Google
Salzburg Cathedral is located right in center of Salzburg Altstadt. It was built in 774 by Saint Virgil. Over the time it was destroyed by fire many times. Finally the present shape took place in 1959. The front side of Cathedral is made from Unterberg marble. The interior of Cathedral is very beautiful specially 70 meter high dome. Austria's most famous artist Mozart was baptized here. The cathedral has got 7 huge bells, and when they are rung together,it is worth listening. It can sit about 1000 people at a time. The huge courtyard in the front is regularly used for events and concerts. In summer it is open from 8 AM to 7 PM, and on Sundays from 1 PM to 7 PM. Worth seeing !!

Heidi Heid

Google
One of the most beautiful Cathedrals, a must see while in Salzburg. Every detail from ceiling to floor is incredible.

Nancy G.

Yelp
So, this cathedral doesn't look as fancy as others you might find around Europe, but don't let it's outside stop you from going inside! The inside is beautiful in it's simplicity of monochromatic design of whites, grays, and browns. There is color in the many frescoes on the ceilings, and at the main altar. Also, the interior is quite a bit larger than you would think from the outside. There is a crypt underneath the entire church that you can also visit, and it has it's own tiny chapel inside. Don't pass this one up! It's a nice break from the highly ornate churches that Europe is known for..... 49/2024

GT W.

Yelp
Free to visit. Walking inside this Baroque cathedral, you are awestruck by the intense white color palette and extremely ornate designs. It's a unique example of Baroque architecture with its own memorable design. It was painstakingly restored after World War II, so it looks brand new inside. There's also a crypt you can walk down into that's a nice bonus.

Marian M.

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It's surprising how big and imposing it's the cathedral for this small city! Baroque style with beautiful ceilings. Es sorprendente cuán grande e imponente es la catedral de esta pequeña ciudad! De estilo barroco con hermosos techos.

Chris L.

Yelp
Really neat and huge cathedral - free of charge. Like most European cathedrals, it was amazing to see the architecture of this massive building. And there is also a crypt that is really well done. Definitely worth a visit!

Chun P.

Yelp
There are lots of awesome, beautiful, ginormous churches all over Europe... What makes this super special is the groovy underground crypt you can freely walk around. Don't miss it!

Bryan B.

Yelp
I don't think I'll ever stop wondering how something like was built, especially considering that it was built over 400 years ago. If you're driving from Munich to Vienna, this is a must see. The whole city of Salzburg Is a great place to visit. The cafés here were better than Germany in my opinion as well.

Janis W.

Yelp
Soaring, architecturally beautiful ceilings with amazing artwork will keep you walking into walls as you stroll through this building looking straight up! So much to see, it is hard to take it all in. When we went, they basically required you to make a donation at the door as you entered (it was pretty forcefully asked for), but it was so worth it. The crypts were closed that day, so that was a disappointment, but the cathedral itself made up for it. Definitely take a minute to sit in a pew and absorb everything around you. You won't be disappointed.

Sam S.

Yelp
Pretty much the main attraction in the old part of Salzburg. There has been a church in existence here since 773 or something like that. It was restored in the 20th century as there was a lot of damage during WW2. It's a gorgeous church with fabulous decorative ceiling and wonderful architecture. The organ here is also amazingly ornate and beautiful. This is a must see in town and check for prayer times and closing times online to avoid disappointment :-)

Lily C.

Yelp
A must go if you are a fan of architecture and it's free admission. The inside is just amazing. I think I walked in and my jaw just dropped at how ornate this inside is. You couldn't tell from looking in from the outside. It's hard to imagine how this building was put together and done so beautifully. There are organs in each corner near the front and also some upstairs along the back wall. It would have been amazing to hear them played.

Stanley S.

Yelp
Beautiful cathedral and a do not miss in Salzburg. On the exterior there are gates with dates of the three times this cathedral has been consecrated after being rebuilt. The interior is bright and very modern which belies its actual age. This is a very busy area and the cathedral is no exception. Several tour groups entered the church while we were there. No admission charge, there is a donation box at the entrance/exit.

Bethany S.

Yelp
A beautiful, big cathedral. Free to walk in, so I recommend checking it out. You can also see it from above in the balcony through the Dom Quartier tour which starts in the Residenz.