10 x Salzburg with kids and family

1. Stone theatre

The stone gate leading to the rock stage of the Hellbrunn Stone Theatre is quite impressive. The stage itself is carved directly out of the mountain. A pinch of mystery and suspense is added by the many caves and the passages and entrances near the stage, which the actors needed to get to exactly the right place in the play. The Park Café in Hellbrunn Palace is then responsible for the cosy part: the coffee from Salzburg roasting house 220 degrees is exquisite – accompanied by homemade pastries. yumm! By the way, it's only a stone's throw from here to the zoo and the trick fountains.

2. Children's Studio at the Museum der Moderne - for little artists

Museum? Boooring! Or isn't it? We don't think so. Because: at the Museum der Moderne children can engage in artistic activities themselves in a special studio. Spatter, shape, paint: just be creative without restraint! Be sure to book in advance!

3. Climbing course on the Müllner Schanze - mountain enthusiasts ahead!

A sunny climbing course in the middle of town on the Mönchsberg, perfect for the whole family. Either to climb together (the rock is ideal for beginners and you have a sensational view of the town) or to frolic around on the adventure playground next to it. There is also a convenient picnic table for self-caterers. The ideal place for refreshment afterwards is the nearby Bräustübl beer hall of the Augustiner Bräu.

4. Cycling with Fräulein Maria

Sightseeing on foot is fine, until the first child starts to whine. An equally sustainable but more exciting alternative is city tours by bike or rickshaw. Rupert Riedl is in charge of the bike section at Fräulein Maria. All tours offer maximum cycling fun, interesting information and delightful views and insights of Salzburg.

5. Toy Museum – a hands-on experience

A museum where you are actually allowed to touch things – great – also for the parents, who don't have to spend the museum visit in permanent supervision mode. The Toy Museum has lots of toys on two levels and the kids are allowed to play with them. Plus: exhibits at children's eye level.

6. Haus der Natur – great (not only) in rainy weather

Open your eyes and marvel! In the Haus der Natur, 38 fish tanks await you in the magical aquarium. Then you can do a little searching in the reptile zoo: many of its inhabitants like to hide and camouflage themselves in the foliage and among the branches. In the Science Centre, physical laws are explained with vivid experiments and the little ones can splash around in the water experiment area. The walk-through violin is also an ear-opener: here you can not only hear the music, but also feel the vibrations.

7. Tour de Mozartkugel - definitely something for those with a sweet tooth

Marzipan, pistachio, nougat and chocolate – we can't find any fault with that. That's probably why the Mozartkugel is so popular. Incidentally, it was invented by Salzburg confectioner Martin Fürst. The Fürst confectioner's still make the sweets by hand. But there are many other Mozartkugel dealers and products, and the sweet temptation lurks on almost every corner in the city. Our tip: taste them, ideally on a Tour de Mozartkugel!

8. Bring it on: sample a Bosna at the Balkan Grill

For a quick snack on the go, this sausage packs quite a punch: the Balkan Grill offers a special snack consisting of two pork sausages in a toasted hotdog bun with mustard, onions and a curry spice mix. What makes the snack stand so special, is that the original owner, Zanko Todoroff, invented the bosna. Today, the Balkan Grill in the Dantendorfer passage in Getreidegasse is run by the Walter butcher's shop. They reportedly produce the best bosna ever. The only thing to do is check ;)

9. Watching planes in Hangar-7 - it flies, it flies ...

Lots of planes under an impressive dome made of glass and steel – from a footbridge that stretches freely through the hangar, you can look down not only on the planes, but also helicopters, motorbikes and Formula 1 cars – or enjoy the view the mountains outside. And you can do so until 10 pm, when it's time to call it a day. By the way, admission is free.

10. Off to bed! 6 hotel tips for families with children

Since even the best day has to come to an end, here are our top 6 child-friendly hotel tips. The newly designed JUFA is a great place to sleep. From there you not only have a view of the fortress, you can also quickly reach the Old Town. At the Hotel Elefant (Getreidegasse 1) and the Hotel Loft Collection Mirabell (Rainerstraße 7) you can book family rooms or conveient apartments with a kitchen. The Hotel zur Post (Maxglaner Hauptstraße 45) is very green: it has perfect public transport connections, is certified organic and sustainable. Further out in Wals, but close to nature, are the Laschenskyhof (Josef-Hauthaler Straße 2) and the Grünauerhof (Grünauerstraße 90) – there you can enjoy a holiday in the countryside with an outdoor and indoor playground, spa & pool, but still be in town in no time.
 

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