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T e Travel Guide Worldwide Travel Salzburg – the stage of the world


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AN EVENING OF SIEMENS FEST>SPIEL>NÄCHTE AT KAPITELPLATZ © TSG TOURISMUS SALZBURG GMBH/G. BREITEGGER


Salzburg is unique — in every regard. Anyone who’s ever immersed themselves in the magic of the world-famous City of Mozart can never escape it again


SALZBURG AT A GLANCE Salzburg is known as the city where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and raised, and as the iconic fi lm location for T e Sound of Music. Its historic city centre, with narrow cobbled streets and spacious squares, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. T e city off ers the famous Mozartkugeln chocolate praline, the Salzburg Festival and a stunning mountain panorama. Salzburg’s baroque archi- tecture blends harmoniously with scenic landscapes, art and culture, combining tradition and modernity in a compact, sophisticated setting.


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MUSIC AROUND EVERY CORNER Mozart’s legacy resonates through- out Salzburg, and in celebration of his 270th birthday, performances, concerts and guided tours trace the composer’s footsteps across the city. Highlights include Music at Noon in Salzburg Cathedral, where he once played the organ, and the intimate Mozart Dinner Concert at St Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe’s oldest res- taurant, which combines historical ambience with a unique culinary ex- perience. Concerts at Hohensalzburg Fortress and elegant performances at Mirabell Palace take place year- round, off ering


classical music in


striking historical settings. Workshops demonstrate the cre-


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ation of traditional Mozartkugeln chocolates, while guests may sample the kind of beers that were brewed in Mozart’s time and savour his favourite dish, leberknödel (beef-liver dumplings), still served in restaurants he once frequented. T e Salzburg Fes- tival adds a spectacular highlight to


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the city’s musical calendar, bringing international talent and world-class performances to the heart of Salzburg.


FOLLOW THE VON TRAPPS Immersive Sound of Music experiences include guided bus tours, Fräulein Maria’s bicycle tours through Schloss Leopoldskron palace and the famous gazebo in Hellbrunn, plus walking tours, on request with sing- ing guides. T ese journeys visit iconic fi lming locations such as the Residence Fountain, the Horse Pond and Nonnberg Abbey, bringing the story vividly to life. Culinary classes comple- ment the experience by demonstrating the preparation of the iconic, crisp apple strudel. In addition, Salzburg’s world-


renowned Marionette T eatre — part of the city’s intangible cultural her- itage alongside T e Sound of Music — off ers performances that enchant audiences of all ages. T is autumn, the new Sound of Music Museum will open, providing an interactive explo- ration of the fi lm’s timeless magic.


HISTORIC STREETS & STUNNING VIEWS T e Old Town is a living museum of baroque architecture. Highlights range


from Mirabell


Gardens to the Domquartier, which unites the Archbishop’s Residence and cathedral, and along Getreide-


gasse, Salzburg’s most beautiful shop- ping street, where Mozart’s birthplace is located. Hohensalzburg Fortress towers above the city, off ering pano- ramic views of the surrounding Alps. Along the Salzach at sunset, Salzburg reveals a seamless blend of history, culture and natural beauty.


NATURE, EXCURSIONS & MOBILITY Salzburg is a gateway to the Alps and the Salzkammergut lake district. Hik- ing, cycling and lakeside excursions provide peaceful escapes. All overnight guests receive the


Guest Mobility Ticket, which allows free use of public transport across the entire Salzburg region and can also be used for transfers from the airport


to guests’ accommodation,


making travel between cultural sites, excursions and Alpine destinations seamless and convenient.


Palace and


SALZBURG: A STAGE LIKE NO OTHER Whether you’re tracing Mozart’s foot- steps, cycling through T e Sound of Music locations, attending world- class concerts or exploring Alpine landscapes, Salzburg off ers unfor- gettable experiences. With the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth upon us, the new Sound of Music Museum, year-round concerts and the Salzburg Festival, the city demonstrates why it is truly a stage of the world.


Unlock the city’s magic with the Salzburg Card. Enjoy free entry to attractions, and discounts on tours, for 24, 48 or 72 hours


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