As Austria’s fourth largest city, Salzburg has a lot to offer, whether you’re here for an extended visit or just for a weekend. From its renowned architecture to the largest and oldest world-record buildings, the city goes to great lengths to impress and captivate its visitors.
Apart from everything else, the city is also an art lover’s paradise, with classic and modern art very present in the city and accessible through numerous galleries, museums and events. Granted, just being in the city is an almost poetic experience in itself, but it gets even better when you’re looking for the best places to get an artistic dose of inspiration and beauty. Fortunately, there are many of these places that are easily accessible once you’ve settled in from the Salzburg airport shuttle.
folklore museum
Located on top of a beautiful hill overlooking Hellbrunn Park, the Folklore Museum is a wonderful way to not only discover and appreciate art, but also learn more about the culture of the city. This quaint museum is packed with interesting items, including impressive religious paintings, local furniture, and even traditional costumes. The mansion where the museum is located also offers a wonderful view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress (the largest fortress in central Europe) and Hellbrunn Palace. Even if you didn’t initially plan to visit the Folklore Museum, it’s not hard to entertain your Salzburg airport transport for a quick visit.
The Salzburg Foundation Art Projects
Any of Salzburg’s convenient airport shuttles can also take you past the city’s Art Projects. This is an innovative initiative that started in 2002, spearheaded by the Salzburg Foundation. Since its inception, the art installations, magnificent sculptures, and various other projects have featured local and internationally renowned artists, attracting large numbers of tourists and sparking interest in contemporary street art. You can book a guided tour for a variety of art projects scheduled each year for a truly unique experience.
panoramic museum
Even if you don’t have a lot of time to explore the city, you shouldn’t miss the Panorama Museum, which you may well stop by on your Salzburg airport shuttle to the city. The most distinctive feature of the museum is a huge painting of a historical representation of the city, with a circumference of 26 meters, which immediately amazes visitors upon entering. A digital installation aims to show the ancient and modern aspects of the city to tourists and allow everyone to take a closer look at its beauty. You can interact with the monitors to explore more details and places of interest in the city. In addition to the main attraction, the Panorama Museum also has some large paintings by the 19th century landscape painter Hubert Sattler.