WasserSpiegel - Water Museum

The water museum in the elevated reservoir on the Mönchsberg is a multimedia exploration tour through the history and processing of drinking water in Salzburg.

Exciting backgrounds simply explained

The WasserSpiegel is part of the Mönchsberg elevated reservoir, which, with a capacity of 25,000 m³, is an important part of the water supply for the city of Salzburg. On 500 square metres, this interactive museum provides information on the history and present of water supply, its origin, quality and the necessary technology. The various stations for trying out, water tasting and hundreds of exhibits make for an entertaining experience.

Good to know

The Water Museum, which was founded in 1998 and is run by Salzburg AG Tourismus, was set up in the adapted rooms of an abandoned drinking water reservoir from 1929. The WasserSpiegel is open to visitors at weekends, the entrance is along the footpath between Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Museum of Modern Art, opposite the bird display board. The facility has a constant room temperature of 12 degrees, so it is recommended to wear a pullover or jacket.

Opening times

2025

Saturday-Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM

Tours are possible outside of opening hours upon request (Wednesday-Friday 9 AM - 4 PM)

Duration approximately 1-1 ½ hours.
Audio guide available upon request (German and English), included in the ticket

Group tours and school programs (workshops) can be booked - details see website

Dogs not allowed

(Status: 08/2025)

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2026

From January 2026, visits to the WasserSpiegel Museum will only be possible for school groups by prior arrangement at info@5schaetze.at.

Prices

Prices including audio guide:
Adults € 7.90
Children (6-14 years) € 2.70
Salzburg Card: one-time free admission!

Group tours (from 10 people, max. 25 people)
Adults: flat rate € 70.00 + € 6.80 per participant*
Youth: flat rate € 70.00 + € 2.70 per participant*

School groups: flat rate € 35.00 + € 2.70 per participant*

Group tours (under 10 people, max. 25 people)
Flat rate (total price per group) € 100.00

(As of: 08/2025)

Accessibility

The museum is partly barrierfree. At the entrance and in the interior there are some steps. Visit difficult, possible in a small group (up to 3 disabled visitors, each with accompanying person).