Salzburg Museum of Military History

Located on the premises of the Schwarzenbergkaserne [barracks] Wals is the Museum of Military History. It comprises more than 13,000 objects in three exhibition rooms as well as the vehicle hall and the tank garden make military history come to life.

Military up close

The history of Salzburg's military from Roman times to the present day is presented by means of books, pictures, uniforms, old and new weapons, maps, media, equipment, documents, ammunition, regulations as well as large-scale equipment such as tanks, cannons and vehicles.

The exhibition rooms

The ground floor is dedicated to the history of the Austrian Armed Forces from the Hungarian crisis to the peacekeeping operations abroad.
The first floor focuses on the military of Salzburg, with the wars against Napoleon as a focal point. The exhibition is complemented by the traditional rooms, a vehicle hall and the tank garden displaying a number of armoured vehicles.

Opening times

IMPORTANT! Due to the access permit to the barracks by the Salzburg Military Command, pre-registration is required at least one week before the scheduled date. This can be done via the contact address on the website.
Without pre-registration, access cannot be authorised (restricted military area).

Every Wednesday 10 am-noon and pm-3 pm
Guided tours (in German) and guided tours possible outside opening hours -> advance booking required (by e-mail: info@salzburg-wehrgeschichte.at, with details of date, time, address, number of visitors and a telephone number) )

Closed: public holidays, expected mid-December - early January

Dogs not permitted

(Status: 11/2024)