Mozart’s birthplace & Sound of Music
Salzburg
Salzburg · Mozart, baroque spires & film sets
Mozart’s baroque hometown sits below a clifftop fortress, its old town a UNESCO maze of domes, squares and river views. Music and film history — from The Magic Flute to The Sound of Music — echo through every lane.
Top sightsSights
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe’s largest medieval castles, high above the city.
Mozart’s Birthplace
The yellow house where the composer was born in 1756.
Mirabell Palace & Gardens
Baroque gardens made famous by The Sound of Music.
Getreidegasse
A narrow shopping street with wrought-iron guild signs.
Hellbrunn Palace
A pleasure palace famed for its trick fountains.
What to eatFood
Salzburger Nockerl
A fluffy sweet soufflé shaped like the surrounding peaks.
Mozartkugel
Pistachio-marzipan chocolates named for the composer.
Kasnocken
Alpine cheese dumplings topped with fried onions.
Good to know
- The Salzburg Card covers attractions and public transport.
- The old town is walkable; base yourself near the river.
- Lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut are an easy day trip.
Getting there
Salzburg sits on the fast Vienna–Munich rail line; its small airport has European links.
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