Top 10 Specialty Museums in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps

Willkommen im Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum Leogang, mitten im mittelalterlichen Bergbaudorf Hütten bei Leogang. Auf über 1000 m² erleben Sie die Blütezeit des Leoganger Bergbaues, und somit auch die Blütezeit der gotischen Kunst in Salzburg, hautnah – das Mittelalter. Entdecken Sie bergbauliche Meisterwerke und gotische Kunst in europäischer Spitzenqualität und bestaunen Sie Ausstellungen, gespickt mit Leihgaben der bedeutendsten Museen der Welt wie der Nationalgalerie Prag, dem Louvre Paris oder dem Museum für angewandte Kunst in Wien.

The name fahr(T)raum pays homage to Ferdinand Porsche, the pioneer of the Austrian automotive industry, his team and their prominent role they played in the development of mobility. The world of adventure in Mattsee combines innovation, experience and contemporary history and serves at the same time as a space full of history and stories that focus on extraordinary exhibits between nostalgia and technological progress with interactive media. A veritable highlight for visitors of all ages. Children are welcome to explore their technical talent in a separate area.

The Salzburg Open-air Museum in Grossgmain is located on the outskirts of Salzburg in the heart of an enchanting natural landscape. With the historic museum´s narrow-gauge railway you experience a marvellous ride through the 50 hectars of grounds. A network of upkept hiking trails connects about 100 original buildings constructed over the last six centuries. Explore the old farmhouses, be amazed by the simple but nevertheless diverse life of earlier times and enjoy the hospitality in the cosy museum tavern!

Red Bull Hangar-7 Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport is a unique building which houses the historical Flying Bulls aircraft fleet and a collection of Formula 1 race cars. Hangar-7 also offers space for art exhibitions. And with its Restaurant Ikarus, two bars, an Outdoor Lounge and one café, it is not just an events location, but a meeting point for art lovers and bons vivants, too.

Centuries ago, the sundial above the Mauterndorf castle gate greeted merchants, scoundrels and travelers on their way through the Lungau region. The portal where passing traders once heard the words: “Open your bag and pay the toll” is now the gate leading visitors right back to Middle Ages. Our opening hours: Winter: January 2 - 30 (Tue, Thur) 10.00 am - 6.00 pm February 3 - 28 (Mon - Fri) 10.00 am - 6.00 pm March 3 - April 2 (Tue, Thur) 10.00 am - 6.00 pm April 6 - 14 (daily) 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Summer: May 1 - October 31 (daily) May, June, September, October 10.00 am - 6.00 pm July, August 9.30 am - 6.30 pm

Tauchen Sie ein in die einzigartige 1856 km² große Erlebniswelt des Nationalparks Hohe Tauern, mit den höchsten Gipfeln Österreichs, seinen gigantischen Gletscher-Regionen und seiner, an das alpine Klima angepassten, Tier- und Pflanzenwelt. Unser 360 Grad Panorama-Kino führt Sie durch alle Jahreszeiten und zahlreiche Naturschauspiele des Nationalparks. Eine Ausstellung zum Erfahren, Berühren und Erkunden für große und kleine Besucher!