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Amalie-Redlich-Turm: A Historical Landmark with a View

Discover Salzburg's history at the Amalie-Redlich-Turm, a former water tower transformed into an art center with panoramic views.

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The Amalie-Redlich-Turm, a former water tower dating back to 1892, sits atop the Mönchsberg in Salzburg. It now serves as an art education center for the Museum der Moderne, offering panoramic views of the city and the Alps. Named in honor of Amalie Redlich, its history is intertwined with art, loss, and remembrance.

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Local tips

  • Take the Mönchsberg lift for quick access to the tower and the Museum der Moderne.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the Museum der Moderne to experience both historical and contemporary art.
  • Walk around the Mönchsberg to enjoy scenic hiking trails and lush greenery.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Toscaninihof (behind the Festival Hall), take the Clemens-Holzmeister-Stiege stairs up to the Mönchsberg. The Amalie-Redlich-Turm is a 15-minute walk from there, integrated into the Museum der Moderne Salzburg. This is a steep but scenic route.

  • Public Transport

    Take bus number 1, 8, 10, 22, 23, or 27 to the MönchsbergAufzug Lift station. From the bus stop, the entrance to the MönchsbergAufzug Lift is a short walk. The lift provides direct access to the Mönchsberg, near the Museum der Moderne and the Amalie-Redlich-Turm. A single bus ticket costs approximately €2.40-€3.00. The Mönchsberg lift costs €3.20 for adults.

  • Taxi/Rideshare

    You can take a taxi or use a rideshare service from any point in Salzburg. Tell the driver to take you to Am Mönchsberg 32. The journey from the city center should take around 10 minutes, depending on traffic. Expect to pay around €10-€15 for a short trip from the city center.

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Perched atop the Mönchsberg, the Amalie-Redlich-Turm offers a unique blend of history, art, and panoramic views. Originally constructed between 1891 and 1892, the tower served as a water reservoir and ice storage facility. Designed in the style of a medieval fortress by architect Carl Demel, it also functioned as an observation point for visitors using the Mönchsberg lift. The tower is named in honor of Amalie Redlich, the former owner of Gustav Klimt's painting "Litzlberg am Attersee". Redlich, a member of the Zuckerkandl family, was persecuted during World War II. She and her daughter were deported by the Nazis in 1941 and murdered. The painting was seized by the Gestapo but later restituted to her heir, Georges Jorisch, in 2011. Jorisch donated funds to convert the former water tower into a center for art education. The Amalie-Redlich-Turm now houses offices, art education spaces, and a studio apartment for artists. It is part of the Museum der Moderne Salzburg, which has two locations: one on the Mönchsberg and the other in the old town. The tower's viewing platform provides a breathtaking perspective of Salzburg's iconic landmarks.

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