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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 city views.

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The Amalie-Redlich-Turm, a former water tower dating back to 1892, sits atop the Mönchsberg in Salzburg. Named in honor of Amalie Redlich, the tower now serves as an art education center and offers stunning panoramic views of the city.

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Local tips

  • Take the Mönchsberg lift for a quick and easy ascent to the tower, enjoying scenic views along the way.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the Museum der Moderne to experience both historical and contemporary art.
  • Explore the hiking trails on Mönchsberg for breathtaking views and a tranquil escape from the city.
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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.

  • Mönchsberg Lift

    The Mönchsberg Lift provides direct access to the Museum der Moderne and the Amalie-Redlich-Turm. The valley station is located on Anton-Neumayr-Platz. A single ascent or descent costs €3.20 for adults and €1.40 for children (6-14.99 years). Dogs are permitted with a muzzle and leash at no extra cost. The Salzburg Card provides one-time free admission and quick access.

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Perched atop the Mönchsberg, the Amalie-Redlich-Turm is a unique blend of history and art. Originally constructed between 1891 and 1892, the tower served as a water reservoir and ice storage facility for a restaurant operated by Karl Leitner. Designed by architect Carl Demel in the style of a medieval fortress, it also functioned as an observation point for visitors using Leitner's electrically powered Mönchsberg lift. In 2014, the former water tower was renamed the Amalie-Redlich-Turm, honoring Amalie Redlich, the one-time owner of Gustav Klimt's painting "Litzlberg am Attersee". This painting was once a prominent piece in the collection of the Museum der Moderne Salzburg. Amalie Redlich, a member of the Zuckerkandl family, was persecuted during World War II; she and her daughter Mathilde 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 support the conversion of the former water tower into a center for art education. The tower now houses offices, art education spaces, and a studio apartment for artists. Visitors can explore the tower and enjoy panoramic views of Salzburg's iconic landmarks, including the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzach River. The surrounding Mönchsberg offers scenic hiking trails and lush greenery.

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