Schloss Freisaal, Salzburg

Name: Schloss Freisaal
Address: Salzburg, Austria

#53 among attractions in Salzburg

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Freisaal Castle is nestled in the grassland belt in the south of the provincial capital Salzburg in Austria. In the immediate vicinity is the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Salzburg. The castle is located in the middle of a small pond.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°47'20"N, 13°3'19"E

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Schloss Freisaal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg Museum, Salzburg Residenz, Eisarena Salzburg.

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11th-century fortress on a city hilltop
Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
Salzburg Museum, Salzburg
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Museum, History museum, Concert hall
Salzburg Residenz, Salzburg
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Eisarena Salzburg, Salzburg
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Forts and castles, Hotel
Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg
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Convent church with medieval frescoes
Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg
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0.8 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Franciscan Church, Salzburg
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0.8 miNW
Grand 16th-century square with fountain
Residenzplatz, Salzburg
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0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Residenzgalerie, Salzburg
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Historic Christian graveyard and catacombs
Petersfriedhof, Salzburg
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Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Monastery
St Peter's Abbey, Salzburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schloss Freisaal?

Nearby attractions include Schauspielhaus Salzburg, Salzburg (9 min walk), St. Erhardkirche, Salzburg (13 min walk), Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg (14 min walk), Festungsberg, Salzburg (14 min walk).

How to get to Schloss Freisaal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schloss Freisaal:

Bus

Freisaalweg • Lines: 22 (7 min walk)
Wäschergasse • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Wäschergasse • Lines: 5, 9 (7 min walk)
Hofhaymer-Allee • Lines: 5, 9 (8 min walk)

Train

Salzburg Aigen (28 min walk)
Salzburg Parsch (28 min walk)