Mozart city of SalzburgCultural program for one day.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers of all time, is inextricably linked to the city of Salzburg. Salzburg was Mozart's birthplace and his musical heritage has had a lasting impact on the city's culture and reputation.

Mozart was born in Salzburg on January 27, 1756 and spent a large part of his life here. During his time in Salzburg, Mozart composed numerous important works, including his famous symphonies, concertos, chamber music pieces and operas. His music was innovative, full of passion and expressiveness. Mozart's music contributed significantly to the cultivation of musical life in Salzburg and established the city as a center of classical music.

The musical heritage

Even after his death in 1791, Mozart's legacy lived on in Salzburg. The city honors him to this day as one of its most famous citizens and as a musical genius. The annual Mozart Festival, which has been held since 1956, attracts visitors from all over the world and presents Mozart's music in all its diversity. In addition, the Mozarteum, a renowned music university, is named after Mozart and continues his musical tradition.

Mozart's birth place

Mozart's birthplace is located at Getreidegasse 9 in Salzburg's old town. Mozart was born there on January 27, 1756 and spent the first years of his childhood.

Mozart's birthplace is now a museum with various exhibition rooms, some of which show the composer's original instruments, portraits and personal items. A special highlight is Mozart's first piano, which he played as a child. It's a remarkable relic of his early musical career and an impressive piece of history.

Mozart's house

At Makartplatz 8 is another well-known Mozart building, Mozart's residential house, where the Mozart family lived for more than 26 years.

The residence has been renovated and remodeled over time, but it still retains many original features and memorabilia from Mozart's time. The museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore Mozart's personal living space and learn more about his life in Salzburg. The museum is furnished with rooms that represent Mozart's family, including the living room, the study of Mozart's father Leopold Mozart, and Mozart's own music hall.

A visit to Mozart's residence completes the full Mozart experience in Salzburg.

Before you make your way to our neighboring country Austria, you should definitely remember that tolls apply on Austria's motorways and expressways. But that only applies to a limited extent for your trip to Salzburg. The section of Autobahn 1 is toll-exempt from the Walserberg junction (border crossing to Austria) to the Salzburg-Nord exit.

If you are unsure, we recommend that you find out in advance which routes require a toll. The numerous vignette sales points, e.g. at the local petrol stations or the digital vignette, provide a short-term remedy.