Salzburg Card and admission fees for museums in Salzburg
Salzburg is not only a picturesque city to admire from the outside, but it also has many fascinating museums and attractions that are worth exploring. However, visiting these places can be expensive. To make the most of your time and budget, it is advisable to learn the prices in advance to calculate your expenses.
Here are the ticket prices for Salzburg's main tourist attractions in 2025:
- Hohensalzburg Fortress: A round-trip funicular ticket with admission to two museums costs 15 euros for adults and 8.00 euros for children (Basic Ticket). All-inclusive ticket with three museums is 18 euros. Panorama ticket costs 12 euros.
- Mozart's birth house and the second apartment: The price for adults is 15 euros, for children 3.50 euros. The combi ticket for both museums costs 23 euros.
- Museum of the Natural Sciences - Haus der Natur: The price for adults 15 Euro, for children 10 Euro.
- The Palace of the Archbishops and the Cathedral Quarter: The cost for adults is 15 euros and for children 5 euros.
- Hellbrunn Palace and the Trick Fountains: The price 15.00 euros for adults and 6.50 euros for children.
- Hellbrunn Zoo: The price for adults is 16.00 euros, for children 6.50 euros.
- Boat trip on the Salzach River (April-November): Depending on the category, it costs 16 euros, 18 euros, or 36 euros.
- Stiegl Brewing Museum - Stieglbrauwelt: The price for adults is 19.90 euros, for children 12.50 euros.
- Museum of Contemporary Art - Haus der Moderne: The price for adults is 16.00 euros + lift, and children are FREE.
- Cable car to the Untresberg Mountain: The price for adults is 34 euros, for children 16.50 euros.
If you're planning to spend one, two or three busy days in Salzburg exploring its museums, it’s highly advisable to buy the Salzburg Tourist Card. This card grants free entry to most attractions in the city and allows complimentary use of public transport. With the card, you can bypass long lines and enter many museums without waiting at the ticket counter. Holders of the Tourist Card can also enjoy discounted tickets for daily tourist concerts; some city hotels offer a 10% discount for those purchasing a 48-hour or 72-hour tourist card.
The Salzburg Card is a pass that provides access to various tourist attractions in Salzburg. The prices for the card are listed below:
- 24 hours: 31 euros for adults and 15,50 euros for children (6-15 years old) from May 1 to October 31. From November 1 to April 30, the price is 28 euros for adults and 14 euros for children.
- 48 hours: 40 euros for adults and 20 euros for children from May 1 to October 31. From November 1 to April 30, the price is 36 euros for adults and 18 euros for children.
- 72 hours: 46 euros for adults and 23 euros for children from May 1 to October 31. From November 1 to April 30, the price is 41 euros for adults and 20,50 euros for children.
The Salzburg Card is valid from the first time it is scanned and is counted in hours. If you intend to use public transportation, you must fill out the card with the date, time and your name before boarding. You can buy the Salzburg Card at your hotel or tourist information offices at the train station and Mozartplatz. I recommend buying it online at the Website of the Salzburg Tourist Office to have it on your smartphone.
It is essential to consider the time of year, as not all attractions are open year-round due to seasonal closures for maintenance and revisions.
If you are interested in joining my tour, I can provide information on local attractions, including their opening hours and estimated duration. Additionally, I can assist you in planning your activities in Salzburg. If your group consists of 20 or more people, you may be eligible for a discounted Salzburg Card.