Salzburg Open Air Museum

Situated in the heart of the Untersberg Nature Park near the city of Salzburg, the 50-hectare Salzburg Open Air Museum documents rural building, living and farming in the Salzburg region from the 16th to the 20th century.

A museum to marvel at

The open-air museum on the outskirts of Salzburg showcases over 100 real buildings: farmhouses, artisan houses, mills, barns, a blacksmith's shop, and a sawmill. The area is divided into the five districts of Salzburg. In addition to varied craft demonstrations, seasonal cultural events such as an Easter market or the traditional Maypole raising make a visit to the museum an interactive experience.

A pleasure for young and old

For those who do not wish to explore the 50-hectare grounds on foot, there is the option to board the two-kilometer-long historic museum railway with three stops. Another highlight of the open-air museum is the multimedia-supported tractor exhibition with its own climbing tractor. In the historic museum tavern "Salettl," culinary and regional delicacies tempt visitors. While adults enjoy reminiscing there, children can let loose in the adventure playground featuring a water play area, treehouse, and partner swing.

Even more space for knowledge and experience

Since March 2026, the new visitor center at the open-air museum can be admired. The building resembles a traditional Flachgau farmhouse and reflects the well-known three-part structure of farms: instead of a stable, barn, and private residence, the new wooden construction offers a light-flooded foyer, the museum library, and a seminar room. The new visitor center is also home to the grocer's shop. The museum shop offers a lovingly curated selection of traditional household utensils, handmade crafts, and historic toys that bring the history of bygone eras to life.

Opening times

19.03.-31.05.: Tuesday-Sunday 9 AM-6 PM*
01.06.-31.08.: daily 9 AM-6 PM
01.09.-11.11.: Tuesday-Sunday 9 AM-6 PM
28./29.11.: 10 AM-4 PM "Adventroas"
05./06.12.: 10 AM-4 PM "Adventroas"
(last entry 1 hour before closing time)

*Open Easter Monday (6.4.), Whit Monday (25.5.)

For groups and school classes: special offers, tours, and special projects by prior arrangement.
For individual travelers: workshops, special tours, and thematic tours without prior registration. Detailed information on the website.
Dogs allowed (leash required, muzzles required on the museum train)

(Status: 10/2025)

Prices

Prices including museum train - 2026

Adults € 12.00
Children and youths (6-18 years), students (with ID) € 6.00
People with disabilities (with disability pass) € 10.00 - Accompanying person free if noted on the ID
Evening admission for adults (valid from 2 hours before closing, excluding event days) € 7.50
Evening admission for children (valid from 2 hours before closing, excluding event days) € 3.00
Families € 30.00
Seniors, groups of 20 or more, per person € 13.00
School classes, per child € 3.50

Guided tour fee per group, standard tour, approx. 90 minutes, max. 20 persons € 104.00
Guided tour fee per group, short tour, approx. 25 minutes, max. 50 persons € 50.00
Guided tour fee per child for school classes, € 3.50 (min. € 45.00)

Dogs (leash required) free
Reduced admission prices for arrivals via postal bus 180 (bus ticket to be presented at the counter)
Free admission for all birthday children!

Online ticketing with express entry
SalzburgCard: one-time free admission and express entry! (not valid during the Adventroas)

(As of: 10/2025)

Tickets

One-time free admission with the Salzburg Card.

Accessibility

Upon request, there is an electric scooter and a wheelchair available at the ticket office free of charge. Barrier-free toilets in the entrance building, at the museum restaurant and at the Lärchenhof. The last carriage of each train offers barrier-free access. There are wheelchair-accessible tables at the snack bars. There are ramps to provide access to some of the houses.