Nestled against the Mönchsberg cliffs, the Magdalenenkapelle awaits. This small chapel, the Magdalenenkapelle, exudes a quiet charm, a stark contrast to the grandeur of Salzburg’s more famous landmarks. The Magdalenenkapelle is tucked away within St. Peter’s Cemetery, one of the oldest and most significant burial sites in Austria. Older than the Archabbey of St. Peter itself, the cemetery grounds hold centuries of stories, whispering from the weathered stones. The Magdalenenkapelle sits amidst these stories, a silent witness to the passage of time and the lives lived within the shadow of the Mönchsberg. The cemetery, with its late-Gothic Margarethenkapelle and numerous crypts and gravestones, offers a glimpse into Salzburg’s rich past. While the catacombs carved into the mountain draw visitors, the Magdalenenkapelle offers a moment of quiet reflection within this bustling city.
Höglwörther See
Did you know that Kloster Höglwörth Abbey was once on an island in the Höglwörther See? This beautiful lake nestled