It is a very busy area with a lot of people mainly tourists. The view is nice but there are better places to explore in the old city.

This was not the most appealing area of town for my taste but it is in the path of the natural flow pf walking around town so worth passing by to see it. There are other areas in town bettr than this though.

extrememly busy with tourists when we were there which probably spoilt our opinion of the place we could not move

Discovering Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme. We quickly visited the beautiful 'Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme' square as we left the Salzburg Cathedral. Actually, it's also quite close to Residenzplatz and Mozartplatz, so feel free to check these out also. A few things make this square stand out from...More

You can't miss this square. It's on the way to the Fortress and next door to the Cathedral. It has a landmark that was surprising...a large gold ball with a man standing on top. You have to see it to really appreciate it. There are,...More

As well as the large chess pieces ready for a competition, a number of other sights are outstanding in this grand spacious square. An art piece, Sphaera by the German sculptor Stephan Balkenhol, is marvellous. Showing a well dressed figure on top of a golden...More

I love Kapitelplatz for the view of the Dom and surrounding buildings. Early in the morning there are cars making deliveries. It's amazing to be able to get so close to the Dom and imagine centuries of bustling city life.