The Rick Steve's book says that iron was cheaper than granite so that's why the grave markers are iron. It fits in beautifully with all the wrought iron store signs in Salzburg and makes a worthwhile stop. More

Unexpected, very nice place in the middle of the town full of tourists, yet very quiet and peaceful. More

A small cemetery set against the cliff, the graves are still in use. It can get busy with visitors but the best views are to be had from the catacombs which are tunnels built into the cliff face. They join together some caves used for early Christian worship. Small, plain but moving. More

We didn't know much about Salzburg before visiting other than The Sound of Music was filmed there. However, we heard great things about it and decided to take a day trip from Munich on a whim. I'm so glad we did! We stumbled upon this adorable little church and lovely cemetery. I don't usually enjoy cemeteries or go out of... More

Crazy to recommend a cemetery as a visitor's sight, but the atmosphere there was very special. A cemetery also allows insight into a city's soul. It is located next to St. Peter's church, in distance of around 5 minutes to the Dome and is the second oldest Christian graveyard of Salzburg (after Nonnberg). In the 19th century it inspired poetry... More

Don't miss this cemetery and graveyard. It is very unusual. Beautiful and carefully kept crypts. More

Well maintained cemetery at the base of a cliff. Interesting history. More

Beautiful cemetary so rich in history. Came upon it by accident, but was so glad we did. More

Small cemetery but peaceful and very well maintained. Tombstones are simple and complex, diverse in design. A stroll through the cemetery in light rain makes for a very atmospheric visit before entering the church itself. More