The Red Bull Arena is the foremost hub for the fans of the Austrian Football League. The home turf of the Red Bull Salzburg, this state-of-the-art stadium hosts matches that feature the top European football leagues. It was also one of the bases of the 2008 European Football Championships. Besides regular matches, it also hosts a variety of events, making it a multifunctional space.
The largest private brewery in Austria, Stiegl, has opened an extremely interesting and informative museum centered around the history and development of beer. At Stiegl-Brauwelt, you can marvel at old machinery that was used for the production of beer in former times. After you have learned more about the production and the ingredients of beer, you can settle down in the "Braustube" for a meal and a beer straight from the tap. A more complete picture of Austrian beer culture can hardly be painted. Included in the admission fee are two beers, a pretzel and a small gift. Please check the website for the timings.
DomQuartier Salzburg is a magnificent museum in Salzburg, which is home to over 2,000 intriguing exhibits, and documents the art and architecture over 1,300 years. Formerly the seat of the archbishop, the museum opened in 2014 to public, after a gap of over 200 years. The gallery features certain artifacts from the Archdiocese of Salzburg. The museum offers several kinds of tours, right from thematic tours, general tours, tours for children and more.
Kleines Theater has been enriching the cultural scene of the city of Salzburg for more than 30 years. The theater is one of the primary venues in this city which stages plays and cabaret perfoermances. They are especially known for staging a number of shows which are designed for kids of the age of four years and above. Along with a renowned theater personalities, the Kleines Theater has also been host to upcoming artists.
Referring to itself as the 'magic bag of Salzburg's theater scene', the Toihaus Theater churns out an exciting array of cultural events each season spanning across music, dance, drama, recitals and more. Check website for a list of upcoming events.
Schauspielhaus Salzburg has the distinction of being the largest free theater in all of Austria. The repertoire of events here are diverse and never fail to catch the eye of locals and visitors. The wide range of genres covering comedy, tragedy, musicals, contemporary acts and classics, make it a veritable hub for theater lovers. Set in a building dating back to the medieval times, the theater showcases its own production throughout the year.
When it opened in 1983, the Rupertinum was the only museum of modern art in Salzburg. In 2004 a museum of modern art opened its doors on top of the Mönchsberg. The Rupertinum became part of this new museum and now mainly presents modern graphic arts and photos. The Austrian photo gallery is also located there. It features a national collection of contemporary photo art.
Neue Residenz stands overlooking most of the ancient, architectural marvels of the old town of Salzburg but it still stands apart as a striking construction of the city. This magnificent building saw the reign of four Archbishops but it owes its design and planning to Wolf Dietrich. The building is a 16th-century construction which was then used as a guest house featuring a library and stately rooms, in addition to the Salzburg Glockenspiel. It also is an address to the famous Salzburg Museum. Today, Neue Residenz is a functional event venue popular for concerts and other cultural gatherings.
Operating today as a cultural and educational center along with a monastery is the Michaelbeuern Abbey. The abbey follows the Order of Saint Benedict. Its structure highlights Baroque style of architecture. It is today part of the Austrian Congregation.
Kulturzentrum Hallwang was built in 2012 to accommodate the city's rising interest in cultural programs and activities. As a host to a number of music festivals, dance shows, theater productions, cabarets and conferences the modern-two story building has made good use of its large hall, spacious foyer and smaller conference spaces. During summer, several concerts and theater productions are also held in their outdoor stage.