“The stage is set, but not for a play,” whispered the wind, rustling through the wooden beams of the Alte Saline. Right here, on this island in the Salzach River, stands the Alte Saline. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not your average salt shaker! This place has history, intrigue, and a touch of theatrical magic. Built in the mid-19th century, the Alte Saline served as a vital salt refinery. Imagine, salt extracted from the mighty Dürrnberg mountain ended its journey right here. For almost a century, it hummed with the industry of hardworking men and women. But the Alte Saline had a dramatic transformation in store. In 1992, the building took a bow from its industrial role. It was reborn as a unique venue for the Salzburg Festival, a stage for the avant-garde and the extraordinary. Imagine experimental theater and the melodies of contemporary music echoing through these walls. Even today, this industrial monument, steeped in history, pulsates with the energy of artistic expression. The Alte Saline: a testament to Salzburg’s ability to transform the ordinary into the unforgettable.
Höglwörther See
Did you know that Kloster Höglwörth Abbey was once on an island in the Höglwörther See? This beautiful lake nestled