Bürglstein

The Bürglstein is a small, wooded hill in Salzburg that extends south of the Kapuzinerberg and is separated from it by Arenbergstraße. At 451 meters (1,480 feet), it is sometimes considered the smallest of the city's hills. The name derives from the Old High German word for mountain in its diminutive form, while the suffix "Stein" was added in the 15th century and refers to the rocky slopes that run in Salzburg from the Innerer Stein to the Bürglstein. Geologically, the hill is part of the Kapuzinerberg. Remains of a historic garden can still be found on the plateau today, though lack of upkeep has left them heavily overgrown.

Historically, the site was shaped in the 18th century by the ornamental gardener Josef Rosenegger, who acquired the land in 1791 and laid out a famous pleasure garden. With its walking paths, sculptures, and a landing stage on the Salzach River, the park was a must-see for travelers at the time. During the garden work, Roman burial grounds and artifacts were discovered, which led to major excavations. Rosenegger traded in the finds but also produced forgeries, which were later destroyed by the Munich State Collection. Part of the authentic collection was purchased in 1852 by the Salzburg Museum Carolino Augusteum.

Today, visitors can climb a small footpath from Bürglsteinstraße up to the hill's elongated plateau. The former paths and viewing terraces are partly overgrown but still recognizable. The foundation of the former Gloriette lookout pavilion has also survived, along with some railing bases dating from the early Gründerzeit period. From the plateau, a path leads on to the lawn park of nearby Arenberg Palace, which was built on the ruins of an earlier castle and is now furnished with contemporary works of art.