A Hiking tour of the Mönchsberg. Immerse yourself in the romantic aura of the Mönchsberg
Explore the mysterious world of city mountains Mönchsberg & Festungsberg and take home many lasting impressions and stories
It is impossible to imagine Salzburg"s cityscape without the Mönchsberg and Festungsberg. The landmark fortress of the city of Salzburg, visible from afar, is enthroned on the Festungsberg. The elongated ridge of the Mönchsberg, consisting of rugged yet velvety Nagelfluh rocks, creates a kind of natural protective framing for the heart of the city and conveys a sense of secureness.
Immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Salzburg"s Mönchsberg.
This walking tour brings you away from the hustle and bustle of the city to a quieter, more tranquil environment. It is not hard to understand why the Mönchsberg became a hotspot during the Romantic period. Salzburg"s artistic and literary avant garde met here to exchange ideas. With its unspoilt nature, the Mönchsberg was and remains a place of peace and inspiration. The city spreads out below the viewer in all its beauty. A bird"s-eye view makes a number of elements more clearly visible and makes it possible to identify and understand the city"s architectural fabric. Salzburg"s roofscape boldly showcases the city"s Baroque domes and towers, while its medieval valley roofs are also clearly visible from this perspective.
In the past, the townspeople had used the Mönchberg"s expansive meadows as a grazing area for cattle.
The name "Mönchsberg" can be traced back to the monks of St. Peter"s Abbey (Medicus 2021).
In the Romantic period, the art scene viewed this place as a haven of inspiration and stimulation. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) is considered the trailblazer of the trend for exploring nature in all its diversity, a trend that has continued unabated to this day.
During this time, the Mönchsberg became a kind of "Salzburg Montmartre", with a number of artists setting up living spaces and studios here.
Around the middle of the 20th century, the painter Agnes Muthspiel (1914–1966) lived in the Lambergturm tower (Mönchsberg 9).
As part of her "Mönchsberg circle", she gathered various artists together for a lively exchange of ideas. This illustrious group included the painter Hubert Breitner, stage designer Caspar Neher, and writers Elias Canetti, Bertolt Brecht and Carl Zuckmayer.
The painter Adele Esinger lived in the Sauterhaus with her sister Hermine (1887–1914). She was a pianist and the last pupil of Franz Liszt. The Sauterhaus became a veritable "artist hotspot", hosting numerous lectures and musical performances.
Georg Trakl (1887–1914) also loved to stroll on the Mönchsberg, preferring the early hours of the morning hours as well as the dark of night.
We end our tour on a sociable note with a well-deserved, relaxed refreshment break.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Price per group: on enquiry
The price includes the following services:
- Guided tour about 3 hours
- A "sweet refreshment
- A "Einkehrschwung" with "Labestation" related to the respective season
Special requirements: Suitable shoes and appropriate level of fitness to climb the hills
Coronavirus regulations:
I implement the COVID-19 prevention concept set out by the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce.
I look forward to meeting you!
Gertraud Kamml