Salzburg Museum of Military History

Located on the premises of the Schwarzenbergkaserne [barracks] Wals is the Museum of Military History. It comprises more than 13,000 objects in three exhibition rooms as well as the vehicle hall and the tank garden make military history come to life.

Military up close

The history of Salzburg's military from Roman times to the present day is presented by means of books, pictures, uniforms, old and new weapons, maps, media, equipment, documents, ammunition, regulations as well as large-scale equipment such as tanks, cannons and vehicles.

The exhibition rooms

The ground floor is dedicated to the history of the Austrian Armed Forces from the Hungarian crisis to the peacekeeping operations abroad.
The first floor focuses on the military of Salzburg, with the wars against Napoleon as a focal point. The exhibition is complemented by the traditional rooms, a vehicle hall and the tank garden displaying a number of armoured vehicles.

Opening times

Every Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Expert guided tours and tours outside of opening hours are possible. Advance registration (also for Wednesday) is necessary. At least five working days before the desired date by e-mail to info@salzburg-wehrgeschichte.at with the date and time of the desired appointment.

Austrian citizens are required to provide first name, surname, date of birth, mobile number, and e-mail address.
Foreign citizens must present a copy of their passport or identity card to the competent military authority.

Closed: Public holidays, 24.12.2026 - 7.1.2027

Dogs not allowed

(As of: 10/2026)