Old City Hall Tours

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Salzburg showing heritage architecture, a hotel and signage
Salzburg showing heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and interior views
Old City Hall showing shopping, heritage architecture and signage


Find the heart of the city in Salzburg’s 14th-century town hall, featuring a beautiful Rococo façade, magnificent original clocktower and refurbished interior.

The Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus) is a stunning medieval building in Salzburg’s historic center. Visit this historic site where the city council’s court of justice and watchtower were once located. The building features an ornate Rococo façade and a tall bell tower, which has served as a landmark in the city for centuries.

Stroll through Kranzlmarkt, the historic town square that leads towards the Salzach River. Look up to see the Old City Hall’s tall bell tower and heritage clock face. The tower contains 14th-century bells and the original clockwork mechanics, including a long, swinging pendulum. Note the tower’s elaborate 18th-century Rococo façade and the statue of Justice sitting in a niche, a reminder of when the building served as a court.

Head inside to see the Old City Hall’s renovated interiors and an exposed part of a stone wall, which is believed to be a remnant from the ancient city’s fortifications. The offices of the mayor and city council have moved to Schloss Mirabell. The Old City Hall now hosts several exhibitions and cultural events. Find a bookshop and gift shop in its lower level where you can buy souvenirs of your visit. Walk through to see the Old City Hall’s charming courtyard with its glass roof.

Old City Hall is located on Kranzlmarkt square, near Alter Markt square and the Salzach River. The building is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to reach its upper levels. The Old City Hall is open to the public, but opening hours depend on which events and exhibitions are currently being held.

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