What makes it 81% Kids-Friendly: Family ticket cuts cost; 5-10 yr kids tours, child audio guides and free entry under 6 add engagement, yet paintings dominate and there is no hands-on play zone so some children tire quickly.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time to explore state rooms, art gallery and kids activities without rushing.
Self-guided DomQuartier tour:
Visit the palace state rooms, Residenzgalerie and Cathedral Museum.
Tip: Grab the free kids audio guides on your phone for interactive stories during the tour.
Cathedral terrace & organ gallery:
Climb to the arch terrace and organ gallery for city views.
Tip: Use the smartphone guide to explain the views and history in simple words.
Family & kids guided tour:
Join a 2-hour interactive tour with a storybook for ages 5–10.
Tip: Book online in advance for the first Saturday of the month; small additional fee per person.
Residenzbrunnen fountain:
Watch the baroque fountain at Residenzplatz right outside the palace.
Tip: Let kids toss a coin and make a wish while you enjoy the view.

Duc C. Nguyên
At the Salzburg Residenz, in the grand Carabinierisaal (Hall of the Carabiniers). The ceiling fresco, painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr around 1710, transforms the hall into a baroque theatre of gods, storms, and sea horses breaking through the plaster frame. Standing here, you can almost sense how the prince-archbishops staged power and wonder for their guests beneath this masterpiece. #salzburg
S W
This place is massive and took about three hours. It's absolutely worth the time and energy. It makes me understand not just the history of the structure but the history of this region. With that, it's easier to understand the role and the culture of this city in this modern day, and the power and money the prince archbishop holded in the history of Europe. It's well documented and narrated to kee...
Daniel Plas
Until 6 October 2025 there is the exhibition of Tony Cragg. Great stuff. See pictures
Wesley Renes
What a fantastic museum – I don’t even know where to start! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the museum itself is absolutely massive with so much to see. There are audio guides available in both English and German, and if you don’t want to pay for a lendable one, you can simply bring your earbuds and scan the QR code to listen on your phone. One of the best parts, in my opinion, was the opp...
Emi
Just by paying the regular entry fee, you get a ticket to all the rooms, a gallery, and an audio guide. The whole exhibition is really well thought through, and so not only you know where to go at any given moment, but you also don't get overwhelmed by the excessive amount of information. First, you are guided through roughly 10 rooms listening to an audio guide in each. The guide describes into d...
In summer the palace stays open until 6 pm—visit after lunch when rooms are cooler. In winter combine your visit with the Christmas market at Cathedral Square for festive fun.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family DomQuartier ticket | EUR 32 |
| Kids audio guide devices (2) | EUR 4 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 36 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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