Castle · UNESCO
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Salzburg, Austria
A huge medieval fortress on a hill above Salzburg, reached by funicular or on foot.
City · Austria · Salzburg
Salzburg
Mozart's baroque hometown beneath a clifftop fortress, with Alps on the horizon.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Salzburg matters
Salzburg is a compact, baroque city squeezed between a river and a rocky hill topped by a huge fortress. It's the birthplace of Mozart, and the city has a famous musical film connection too. Wander the lanes of the old town, climb to the fortress for views and listen for church bells. In summer, a major music festival fills the city with performances.
Talking points
- Mozart was born here, in a yellow house on a shopping street.
- A huge fortress crowns the hill above the old town.
- The Alps start just beyond the city limits.
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What to see in Salzburg
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Getreidegasse
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg's narrow shopping street, with wrought-iron guild signs hanging above shop fronts.
Garden · UNESCO
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Salzburg, Austria
A baroque palace with formal gardens and a picture-perfect view of the fortress.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Salzburg Cathedral
Salzburg, Austria
A baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptised.
Museum · UNESCO
Mozart's Birthplace
Salzburg, Austria
The yellow house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born, now a museum.
Palace
Hellbrunn Palace
Salzburg, Austria
A summer palace famous for its trick fountains that spray unsuspecting visitors.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
St. Peter's Abbey
Salzburg, Austria
A very old abbey with a quiet cemetery and catacombs set into the cliff.
Mountain
Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria
A mountain on the edge of Salzburg, reached by cable car, with views to the city and beyond.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.