The Open-Air Museum on the Outskirts of Salzburg

A short distance from the city of Salzburg, almost on the border with Germany, lies an open-air museum that displays historic residential buildings from the villages of the Salzburgerland region. The museum is also open in winter and can be easily reached by public transport.

The Salzburg Open-Air Museum displays about 100 authentic and historic buildings that have been moved from various villages throughout the region to the museum grounds. The historic buildings were taken from the regions of Flachgau, Tennengau, Pongau, Lungau, and Pinzgau. In each area of the museum grounds, buildings from one of the mentioned places are concentrated, so you can understand the structure of the ancient villages.

These buildings present in a tangible and beautiful way the world of the villagers since the Middle Ages. You can learn about life in the village, the crafts of the villagers, and hear interesting stories about their world.

The museum actually presents the history of the last 600 years from all over Salzburgerland. It is an interesting experience for adults and children alike.

Numerous attractions throughout the museum captivate children, ensuring they never face a moment of boredom.

The various attractions include

An old steam train: An experiential ride on an old train through the museum’s paths. A comfortable and fun way to see the old houses along the way.
Playground
Goat corner
A small lake for refreshment
A walking trail following the butterflies of the area
Observation tower

This is what the Salzburg Open-Air Museum looks like

Additional Essential Information for Your Visit

Opening Hours:

March 19 to May 31: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM).
June 1 to August 31: Every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM).
September 1 to October 19: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:00 PM).
October 20 to November 11: Every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM).

Entrance Costs:

Adult – €12
Child – €6
Child under 6 – Free.
Free unlimited entry for holders of the Salzburg Card or SalzburgerLand Card.

Public Transport:

The museum can be reached by Post Bus line 180 (the bus route is Salzburg – Bad Reichenhall).

The bus gets from Salzburg city center to the museum in just 16 minutes. The bus departs from the Salzburg train station and stops at the station near the museum.

More information on how to get there and timetables