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Salzburg Cathedral

The landmark of the historic centre and the backdrop of the "Jedermann"

Architecture, art and history will leave you in awe

Salzburg’s historic centre boasts a number of churches worth seeing. However, the largest and most significant of them all is Salzburg Cathedral. Its mighty dome and two towers catch the eye from far off. Every year, the centrepiece of the Salzburg Festival, the Jedermann play is performed in the cathedral square and a visit to the magnificent structure is a must on a city tour.

Salzburg Cathedral with the beautiful Salzburg landscape in the background © Tourismus Salzburg
Salzburg Cathedral - a baroque masterpiece, just a short walk from Hotel Scherer, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Baroque Jewel

Even the white facade, built from marble from the Untersberg will make visitors pause in front of the cathedral.

The years are shown on the gate commemorate the three cathedral inaugurations – 774, 1628 and 1959. This is because of multiple fires suffered by the cathedral. It was last partially destroyed by an air raid in 1944 and was rebuilt again.

Der Salzburger Domplatz

Salzburg Cathedral is surrounded by a spacious cathedral square, the perfect backdrop in Salzburg for relaxing walks and photo opportunities. The cathedral square in Salzburg is also a popular venue for concerts and cultural events, including the play "Jedermann" & the famous Salzburg Christmas market.

Guided tours through Salzburg Cathedral

Inside Salzburg Cathedral

A round tour through the inside of the cathedral opens up the entire grandeur of the sacred structure. Near the entrance, you will find the bronze baptismal font, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptised.

The splendid main organ, high dome and cathedral gates are also worth a closer look. On the left, you can go down into the crypts where remains from the two previous buildings of the cathedral are still visible.

During the Advent and Festival periods, guided tours are offered through Salzburg Cathedral at special times. On request, guided tours are available all year round.

The crown of Salzburg Cathedral from the inside from an extreme frog's-eye view © Tourismus Salzburg
The impressive dome of Salzburg Cathedral - an architectural highlight that you should not miss during your visit to Salzburg.

Your city hotel in Salzburg

Salzburg’s old town is within walking distance of the Hotel Scherer: a beautiful walk along the Salzach river will take you to the cathedral and the many other sights in the centre of the city of Mozart in half an hour. Thus, our 4-star hotel is an ideal starting point for all those interested in art and culture who want to explore the city of Salzburg.

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