Why Salzburg?

City of Mozart

Mozart was born in Salzburg back in 1756. The Mozart Residence on Makartplatz and the Mozart Birthplace in Getreidegasse, both of which are now museums, remind us of his extraordinary childhood. Numerous concerts, festivals and guided tours keep the spirit of Mozart alive and well in Salzburg. The themed walk City Walk: Mozart takes you to the most important sites of his life and legacy. Start exploring at the house in Getreidegasse where Mozart was born. The path then leads you to the other side of the river, where you will find the main building of the Mozarteum Foundation as well as the last resting place of his father Leopold and his widow Constanze Mozart in the cemetery of St. Sebastian. Then you continue to the Mozart Monument back in the old city centre, which has had its place on Mozartplatz since 1842. On a detour to the unique St. Peter's Cemetery, you can visit the grave of Mozart's sister Nannerl – on the way there you can go into the Cathedral and see the original baptismal font.

All about Mozart in Salzburg HERE

The Sound of Music

Fans agree: Salzburg is THE “Sound of Music” city! Not only did the real Trapp family once live here, this movie classic was also filmed in and around the city. Roam in the footsteps of Maria von Trapp and Julie Andrews! A “Sound of Music” museum is being planned for Salzburg. But until it opens its doors, there are countless other opportunities to immerse yourself in the movie. The “Sound of Salzburg Dinner Show” promises an entertaining evening: After a dinner accompanied by live music, guests are treated to a selection of the movie’s most famous hits. Do you love the scene where Maria and the children put on a puppet show with dancing marionettes? If so, be sure to visit a “Sound of Music” performance at the Marionette Theater in Salzburg!

All about The Sound of Music HERE

Salzburg in Advent

Salzburg was seemingly created to conjure up a fairy-tale atmosphere during the most beautiful time of the year! The Christmas markets, Advent concerts and folk customs charm and mesmerise visitors to the magical City of Mozart. Towards the end of November, the arrival of Advent marks the beginning of an especially beautiful time of year in Salzburg. A stroll through Salzburg during Advent season is a truly memorable experience. The Salzburger Christkindlmarkt on the squares next to the cathedral and Residenz is one of the most beautiful you will encounter anywhere in the world. That said, the delightful “Advent Magic” market at Hellbrunn palace is also particularly popular with families. A peaceful Advent market on Mirabell Square, close to Mirabell Gardens, is well worth a visit, too, as is Stern Advent at the Sternbräu and the aptly named Fortress Advent up at Hohensalzburg Fortress.

All about Salzburg in Advent HERE

Where to find more information

Tourist Information Centre - Mozartplatz & Main Station
Mozartplatz 5, 5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 662 88987 330
tourist@salzburg.info