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Altstadt

The old town, also known as Altstadt in German, is part of the city that contains some of the most popular attractions - Mozarts Geburtshaus, the Salzburg Museum, and Getreidegasse street. The main highlights here are Mozart's Geburtshaus and Salzburg Museum. Mozart's Geburtshaus - It is one of the most important Salzburg attraction. It is a guide through all the rooms in which Mozart and his family lived. It consists of a range of artifacts such as historical instruments, documents, and the majority of the portraits painted during his lifetime. There is grocery store in Mozart's Geburtshaus that has the best produce from the Salzburg region and also specialises in souvenirs. A fact that only a few people know is that this grocery store originally accomodated a small seller where the Mozart family were regular customers. Salzburg Museum - It lies in the New Residence on Mozart Square since 2007. The Salzburg museum enlightens the history of Salzburg. The museum exhibits the very personal history of Salzburg, Salzburg's development in history, art and culture, treasures from the archeological and medieval collections. Getreidegasse street - It is one of the most famous shopping street in Austria. You can find here items ranging from the local chocolates and Mozart souvineris to the most exclusive high end designer stores. Some of the best cafes in Salzburg are also found on this street. Read More

Day Trips

Day trips are ideal when you have more than 2-3 days in Salzburg. Take a refreshing mountains and lakes tour, or a trip to the medieval town of Krumlov to view the spectacular Hallstatt village and the salt mines it has to offer, go for the enchanting 'The sound of music' tour. A short trip can be taken to some of the best attractions of Austria. Plenty of other daytrips can be taken if you have more than a couple of days in Salzburg.

Lying on the city's outskirts is this palatial size villa, a famous tourist attraction in both summer and winter. It is famous amongst tourists not as a cultural or a historic attraction but for its trick fountains and its expansive parks. The Hellbrunn palace was built as the day residence of the Archbishop of Salzburg in the 1600s.The trick fountains were initiated by the Archibishop who had quite a sense of humour, he wanted to surprise his visitors and guests by suddenly activating these hidden fountains. The wide palace space is picturesque and you might want to carry your cameras along. You must especailly visit the Hellbrunn Palace if you are in Salzburg with your kids. you can visit the Hellbrunn Zoo if you are an animal lover. Read More

Located on the top of Festungberg, Fortress Hohensalzburg is the biggest preserved castle in the whole central Europe. Along with being 900 years old and an epitome of rich Autrian history, the fortress offers some of the city's best panoramic views from atop the hill. The 900 year old Hohensalzburg Fortress holds a great amount of histroic importance. This fortress lying high above the towers of the city, ornates the city skyline. Most tourists climb up the mountainous path up to the fortress to see a view of the city and the Salzach river like from nowhere else, however for those who do not want to walk - there is also a funicular railway from the downtown that runs every 10 minutes. The castle is a major concert hall with concerts happening at all times of the year. The fortress museum inside the castle is also open throughout the year. Read More

The beautiful Mirabell gardens are ideal for having a relaxed evening. The baroqueness of the Mirabell palace gives it cultural importance in Salzburg. The Gardens are a beautiful stretch of flowers and sculptures, where you can just sit down for a while to admire everything it has to offer. Mirabell - derived from the words mirabile ïadmirableï and bella ïbeautifulï, holds true to its name. The palace was built by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich to portray his love to his mistress Salome Alt. The palace was rebuilt in the famous Austrian baroque style in 1721. Sound of Music fans will be able to spot that Maria and the children sing 'Do-Re-Mi' at the Mirabell Garden while dancing around the lovely Pegasus fountains. Apart from being wildly famous for being a part of Sound of Music, the Mirabell Palace and Garden are now renowned to be one of the most beautiful wedding location in the world. Read More

Mozart's Residence

If you a fan of Mozart's music or even have a knack for music, then Mozart's Residence is worth a visit for you. Amongst some of the most famous exhibits of Mozart Wonhaus are Mozart's childhood violin, his concert violin, his clavichord, the pianoforte and the portraits. Along with holding historical importance, this tour at Mozart Wohnhaus will tell you everything there is to know about not only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but will also give insights about father Leopold, wife Constanze, sister Nannerl and even son Franz. Read More

Renowned for its baroque architecture and its vastness The Salzburg Cathedral depicts serenity. It is one of the most beautiful cathedral in Central Europe and has an interesting story behind it. The Sunday mass in the cathedral is extraordinary with a large number of pipe organs in use. Even if you are not religious, the mass is sure to take your breath away.

Lying between Getreidegasse and Salzburger Dom, Alter Markt is the historic old marketplace of the Austrian city of Salzburg. It is known for locally made souvenirs and also served as a festive setting for dances, events, and annual markets. The smallest house in Salzburg is also located here. It was built in 1280 and is the oldest weekly market in the city. Locally made items such as souvenirs and, more popularly, Mozartkulgen (Mozart Balls) are sold here. St. Florian Fountain is the centrepiece of the entire market, which was built in 1488. The Alter Markt is enclosed by rows of stately townhouses which have been there since the Middle Ages. Tourists also visit the smallest house in Salzburg, located in this historic city centre. Read More

The city of Salzburg is located on the banks of the river Salzach. City cruises and boat tours are common sightseeing activities. The panoramic speedboat “Amadeus Salzburg” takes tourists to different locations around the city through scenic routes, offering picturesque views. This ship offers several tours with 8-kilometre-long routes. Their durations are between 40 minutes and 2.5 hours, depending on the tour that is chosen. These tours start at the Marko-Feingold-Steg bridge in Salzburg’s old town Altstadt, later going towards Hellbrunn and the Tennen mountain ranges. Tourists can opt for tours that stop at Hellbrunn and explore the trick fountains and enchanting pavilions from The Sound of Music in a London Double Decker Bus. Another tour also offers a visit to the Hellbrunn Palace. Read More

Atop the Kapuzinerberg Moutain sits the famous Capuchin Monastery. The Capuchin Monastery is considered one of Salzburg's most picturesque spots. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several attractions here that have an outstanding architecture. In 1594, Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich decided to convert the Trompeterschlösschen tower into a monastery with a church. On route to the monastery, one can find six Baroque Stations of the Cross, which were built by artists in the eighteenth century. Attractions at the monastery include the Passion Chapel and Felix Gate, both known for their modest architecture. Read More