Power place in the middle of the city of Salzburg
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Power place in the middle of the city of Salzburg
FROM THE LOWER CAVE TO THE GAISBERG
Mossy fragrant and peaceful – a small mystical oasis is the former English landscape park, today known as Aigner Park. If you only have time for a shorter tour today, the S3 takes you from Salzburg main station to the Salzburg Aigen S-Bahn station. There, at the foot of the Gaisberg, this special park awaits to be explored. Directly behind Aigen Castle begins the vast green and tree area. The castle was used during World War II by the Reich Labor Service and the Red Cross. After many changes of ownership, the castle is now owned by the Revertera family, an old Central European noble family. Once there, a fascinating world opens up! The park, created in 1780, is now a protected landscape area. Enchanting are paths, waterfalls, viewpoints, and even caves such as the Lower Cave. The Illuminati Height („illuminati“ = the enlightened) testifies to the presence of a lodge that was once based here. The element water was already considered a symbol of purity and healing two thousand years ago and runs along many paths through the park. If after all these historical impressions you still feel like more exercise, simply complete the two and a half hour hike to the Gaisberg summit and enjoy the view over Salzburg.
easy
2h 28min
8.73 km
Family-friendly
A to B
City of Salzburg
Seasons
Directions
There is no main path in the park itself. Numerous trails wind through the forest and invite discovery. The park is excellent for creative children's play, but unfortunately not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
Information & contact
Salzburg Garden Office
Schwarzstraße 44
5024 Salzburg
Tel.: +43 (0)662 80724901
stadtplanung@stadt-salzburg.at
www.stadt-salzburg.at/stadtplanung
Image credit: Aigner Park
By public transport
Take the S3 from Salzburg main station to the Aigen S-Bahn station, from there the footpath to Aigen Castle or take bus lines 7 or 160, e.g. from Mozartsteg.
Timetable information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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