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Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Salzburg Cathedral is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to and including 13 pay no preservation contribution.
- Otherwise: mandatory preservation contribution (Erhaltungsbeitrag), adult — €7.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to and including 13 pay no preservation contribution | children under 14 | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The €7 preservation contribution is compulsory for sightseeing - this is not a free church visit.
- Coming for Mass? The cathedral opens early for services (from 6:15 Mon-Sat).
- No sightseeing during services and the Music at Noon recital.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Salzburg Cathedral
Ticket & extrasSalzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday★★★★★ 4.6 · 2.5k reviews30 minutesfrom €12
Guided tourSalzburg Cathedral: Guided Tour with Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 138 reviews40 minutesfrom €12
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Salzburg Cathedral ticket prices
| Mandatory preservation contribution (Erhaltungsbeitrag), adult — Required for sightseeing visits - not optional. Ages 14-18 €3.50; children up to 13 free; Salzburg Card holders pay a reduced €5.50 (2026) / €5.00 (2027). | €7 |
| Audio guide (on top of the contribution) | €3 |
| Music at Noon organ recital (Mon-Sat 12:00, ~30 min) — The famous organs Mozart played on. | €12 |
| Public cathedral tour in German (weekends & holidays 14:00) | €12 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Visiting hours: Sep-Oct Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun/holidays 13:00-18:00; Nov Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun/holidays 13:00-17:00; Dec Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun/holidays 13:00-18:00; Jan-Feb to 17:00; Mar-Jul to 18:00; Aug to 19:00. No sightseeing during services and Music at Noon. For services the cathedral opens Mon-Sat from 6:15, Sun/holidays from 9:00.
Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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FAQ
Salzburg Cathedral: common questions
Is Salzburg Cathedral free?
Salzburg Cathedral has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to and including 13 pay no preservation contribution. Otherwise the official ticket costs €7.
Who gets free entry to Salzburg Cathedral?
Children under 14.
How much is a ticket to Salzburg Cathedral?
Mandatory preservation contribution (Erhaltungsbeitrag), adult costs €7 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- salzburg.info/de/sehenswertes/kirchen-friedhoefe/salzburger-dom · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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