Listen to the Musical Glockenspiel at Residenz Neugebäude

You’ll find one of the most unique things to do in Salzburg at Residenz Neugebäude. Also known as New Residence, this graceful building is noted for its stunning halls decorated with intricate stuccos that date back to the 1600s and the Salzburg Museum, where you’ll find all kinds of artifacts that tell the history of the city. One of the favorite parts of Residenz Neugebäude is the rooftop area. You can see 35 little bells inside that ring music at predetermined intervals throughout the day if you look closely.

If you plan your visit for the right time, you’ll have the chance to hear all kinds of classical masterpieces, including “Tochter Zion, freue dich” by Handel and the “Minuet” by Mozart. The Glockenspiel plays daily at 7 am, 11 am, and 6 pm. The musical device was originally built in the 18th century in Antwerp, Belgium. It was then shipped over to Salzburg, where it took experts years to properly step up and tune the bells so they played correctly.