Residence at Salzburg...

The Residenz Salzburg in the heart of the old town was the seat of the prince archbishops and served them over the centuries as a city residence and representative office. Today, the 15 magnificent state rooms at Residenzplatz 1 invite you on a journey through 200 years of stylistic history, from the Renaissance to Baroque and Classicism. The halls are among the most sought-after venues in Salzburg's old town.

Behind the façade of the Salzburg Residenz is a bishop's palace that has grown over the centuries and owes its present appearance to Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1559 - 1617). The first documented mention of the residence dates back to 1232. The ecclesiastical and secular rulers of Salzburg furnished themselves sumptuously, even lavishly, and thus demonstrated their power: classical tiled stoves, Venetian mirrors, ceiling frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr, Bohemian smoked-glass crystal chandeliers, High Baroque ceiling stuccoes with gold leaf, clocks and valuable paintings give an impression of the life of the archbishops in Salzburg. The flood of rooms reflects the expense of an audience with the archbishop and the great role of hierarchy, power and arbitrariness.

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Suitable

• Good weather
• Bad weather
• Pets allowed
• Winter
• Summer
• Familyfriendly

Tags

• Kultur: museum
• Kultur: exhibition

Weather

Wednesday

14°C

Thursday

11°C

Friday

6°C

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morning

11.11.2026

Temperature

6°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

2700

afternoon

11.11.2026

Temperature

14°C

Sunshine

60%

Freezing level

3300

Forecast

A strong low pressure area is situated over the Bay of Biscay at the moment. With warm air from the Mediterranean moving in at the front of the system, foehn winds will pick up. We will therefore see a dry mix of sunshine and clouds with relatively high temperatures for the season.

Last update: 11.11.2026

Thursday

12.11.2026

Temperature

11°C

Sunshine

30%

Freezing level

2600

Friday

13.11.2026

Temperature

6°C

Sunshine

20%

Freezing level

1600

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On Thursday, the foehn winds will die. Clouds will form and it will start to rain, then snow. The day after tomorrow will see an improvement in the weather. On Saturday and on Sunday, the weather will be bright and mild.