The Dwarf Garden features 17th-century marble statues of dwarves, modeled after real people from the period.
The Grand Fountain in the center of the garden is surrounded by four mythological groups of sculptures by Ottavio Mosto.
The geometric layout was redesigned in the late 17th century by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
The 'Do-Re-Mi' staircase scene from 'The Sound of Music' was filmed on the steps leading to the rose garden.
The gardens were opened to the public by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1854.
The Marble Hall, once the private ballroom of the Archbishop, is considered one of the most beautiful wedding halls in the world.
The garden's sculptures are carved from Untersberg marble, a material native to the Salzburg region.
The Orangerie currently serves as a sheltered space for indoor events and botanical displays.
Mirabell Gardens is a Baroque-style garden complex designed in 1606 by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau. The site is part of the Salzburg Historic Centre UNESCO World Heritage site. It features the Pegasus Fountain, the Rose Garden, and the Dwarf Garden. The Marble Hall within the adjacent Mirabell Palace serves as a renowned wedding venue and classical concert hall. The layout includes strict geometric hedge designs and seasonal floral displays. A significant portion of the grounds was filmed in the movie 'The Sound of Music'. The gardens serve as a public transition space between the palace and the Salzach River area. It features sculptures by Italian artist Ottavio Mosto representing the four elements.
The raised terrace looking back toward the palace with the Hohensalzburg Fortress visible in the background.
Walk the full length of the main central path to reach the viewpoint facing toward Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Visit the Dwarf Garden on the western side of the grounds for unique, less-crowded photography opportunities.
Check the Marble Hall schedule before arrival, as private ceremonies can occasionally limit interior public access.
Avoid rushing through the central axis; the most detailed features are found in the side gardens and the Dwarf Garden.
Parts of the garden may be closed during severe winter weather; the Dwarf Garden is occasionally closed for maintenance.
Maintain pathways and do not walk on the grass beds; respect the noise-sensitive nature of the surrounding residential areas.
