Kopfberger-Rainer, Salzburg
Visitors to Kopfberger are greeted by an angel playing the flute. This traditional Alpine woodcarving shop, located on Judengasse in Salzburg's Old Town, has been offering a wide range of woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, and cuckoo clocks for over 50 years. With reasonable prices and an excellent selection, a visit to this establishment is sure to be worthwhile.
Woodcarvings are the main focus of Kopfberger's product selection, but the shop also boasts a vibrant regional crèche tradition. Visitors can purchase individual pieces, including decorative non-religious sculptures, angels, saints, madonnas, artistically crafted crosses, and a variety of accessories. Additionally, original keychain pendants and custom-designed wooden timepieces are available.
Woodcarvings are the main focus of Kopfberger's product selection, but the shop also boasts a vibrant regional crèche tradition. Visitors can purchase individual pieces, including decorative non-religious sculptures, angels, saints, madonnas, artistically crafted crosses, and a variety of accessories. Additionally, original keychain pendants and custom-designed wooden timepieces are available.
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Sight Name: Kopfberger-Rainer
Sight Location: Salzburg, Austria (See walking tours in Salzburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Salzburg, Austria (See walking tours in Salzburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Salzburg, Austria
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Born on Grain Street (Getreidegasse) and baptized in the nearby Cathedral, Mozart played his first big concert, at age 6, at the Residence Palace.
Later, he served as an organist for the Cathedral,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Born on Grain Street (Getreidegasse) and baptized in the nearby Cathedral, Mozart played his first big concert, at age 6, at the Residence Palace.
Later, he served as an organist for the Cathedral,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
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Apart from Mozart,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Apart from Mozart,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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We start at Kirchtag, a quaint gift shop known for its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
We start at Kirchtag, a quaint gift shop known for its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Historical Religious Buildings Walking Tour
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The local Saint Peter's Abbey is... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
The local Saint Peter's Abbey is... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles