Salzburg's Five Top Attractions

Sumit Bose travelled to Salzburg with Austrian Airlines and stayed at Hotel Stein.

Here are our Top 5 Attractions in Austria’s most musical city:

The Sound of Music

Salzburg is the setting for the classic musical “The Sound of Music” so it’s no surprise that fans from all over the world come here. Take a guided bus tour and see all the familiar sites while you listen to the sound track. And if the bus tour is not enough then you can attend “The Sound of Salzburg Show & Dinner“ where visitors are entertained by video clips and live performances featuring the movie's most popular songs.
For more information visit: www2.salzburg.info

Mozart

Salzburg is the birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The family home of the young genius is now a museum. The most famous exhibits include Mozart's childhood violin, his concert violin, his clavichord, the pianoforte, and portraits and correspondence of the Mozart family. The second floor is dedicated to the theme "Mozart at the Theatre" where numerous miniature stage sets from the late 18th to the 20th centuries showcase the different approaches to Mozart's works.
For more information visit: www2.salzburg.info

Architecture

The city was designed by Prince Archbishops to mimic Rome. As a result the town is speckled with religious Baroque. Salzburg's Cathedral is the city's most significant piece of church architecture standing in the middle of the old city. It also houses a museum which is located in the oratories. The Art and Rarities Collection is one of the Museum's special displays.
Besides being Salzburg’s most famous shopping lane, Getreidegasse is a classic example of Baroque colouring.
For more information visit: www2.salzburg.info

Shopping

Salzburg has over eight hundred shops and the whole Old Town area is a pedestrian zone which makes shopping convenient. Getreidegasse is one of the most famous shopping streets in the old city. Here you will find shops selling jewellery, traditional costumes, fashion, antiques, perfumes and speciality items. The “Green Market" is held Monday to Saturday in front of the Collegiate Church. The market has local fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and seafood, bread and cheese as well as pastries. Flowers, spice bouquets and Salzburg handicrafts round off the range of products.
For more information visit: www2.salzburg.info

Christmas Markets

During the Salzburg Christmas Market between 20th November and 26th December, the city’s historic old town is transformed.  Shoppers can pick up last minute Christmas gifts while being entertained by street musicians and plays. Popular items to take home include traditional gingerbread and wooden toys.  You can also find other Christmas markets in front of the Mirabell Castle, at the Salzburg Fortress and also in front of the railway station.
For more information visit www2.salzburg.info