Mirabell Castle in Salzburg
Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, with its magnificent marble hall and baroque Mirabell Gardens, is one of the city's most famous sights and a highlight for lovers of culture, architecture and weddings alike.
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Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his mistress Salome Alt and is now one of Salzburg's most important sights. In the 18th century, the palace was given its magnificent Baroque appearance under Archbishop Franz Anton von Harrach. Particularly famous is the Marble Hall, which once served as a magnificent banquet hall and is now a popular venue for weddings and concerts. Since 1996, the palace, together with Salzburg's old town, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get there
Mirabell Palace is centrally located in Salzburg and can be easily reached on foot from the old town. Those who prefer a comfortable city tour can use the HOP ON HOP OFF buses from Salzburg Sightseeing. These allow visitors to move flexibly between the city's most important sights and get on and off right in front of the palace. This makes it easy to integrate a visit into a sightseeing tour.
What is there to see?
Mirabell Palace and the adjacent Mirabell Gardens offer a variety of sights that transport visitors into a world of Baroque splendor and romantic atmosphere:
Marble Hall
Probably the most famous room in the palace is considered one of the most beautiful wedding halls in the world. With its marble columns, stucco decorations, and frescoes, it exudes elegance and is now the venue for romantic weddings and atmospheric concerts. Numerous international musicians have played here, making the hall a special cultural hotspot.
Engelsstiege (Donnerstiege)
The artistically designed staircase with sculptures by Georg Raphael Donner and his students is one of the baroque masterpieces in the palace. The angel and cherub figures are particularly impressive, making the ascent a unique experience.
Mirabell Garden
The Baroque garden with its symmetrical flower beds, ornate patterns, and manicured lawns is a highlight for walks and photos. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Hohensalzburg Fortress—a perfect postcard motif.
Large fountain
In the middle of the garden is the large Pegasus fountain, surrounded by mythological statues. The fountain served as the location for the world-famous scene in the film The Sound of Music, in which the Trapp children sing around the fountain.
Dwarf Garden
A special gem is the Dwarf Garden in the northern part, where baroque marble dwarf figures can be seen. These humorous sculptures lend the castle garden a playful touch.
Rose Garden and Orangery
Flower lovers will enjoy a visit to the rose garden with its variety of rose species and the adjacent orangery, which exudes Mediterranean flair and blooms colorfully in summer.
Whether it's the magnificent interiors or the idyllic gardens, Mirabell Palace combines Baroque art with vibrant culture and is one of Salzburg's most important sights.
Frequently asked questions
Many well-known personalities have been married at Mirabell Palace - more precisely in the famous Marble Hall.
The most famous is the wedding of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father Leopold Mozart and his wife Anna Maria Walburga Pertl in 1747. Mozart's children also later stayed at the palace, as the Marble Hall was a popular venue for concerts at the time.
Today, the Marble Hall is considered one of the most beautiful wedding halls in the world and is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Europe. Numerous couples from all over the world travel to Salzburg especially to get married there - from romantic destination weddings to celebrity weddings.