Discover Salzburg Trip 2026

The fortress from the 11th century, perched on a hill above the old town, is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castle complexes in Europe and offers a spectacular panoramic view over the entire city and the Alps after a ride on the funicular.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 in the yellow house on Getreidegasse, and the family's original living quarters now hold his childhood violin, original scores and personal letters, an important museum devoted to the childhood of the city's most famous son.

The Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Palace and the pilgrimage church of Mondsee were among the settings of the 1965 film classic and can be visited on guided tours, which remain extremely popular with international visitors to this day.

The annual, world-renowned music and theater festival in July and August draws opera and classical music lovers from all over the world and turns the entire old town into a stage for first-class performances at historic venues for six weeks.

Salzburg Airport is located only about 4 kilometers west of the old town and is reachable by bus in a few minutes. Direct trains also run from Zurich several times a day, taking about five hours via Munich.

The fortress from the 11th century, perched on a hill above the old town, is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castle complexes in Europe and offers a spectacular panoramic view over the entire city and the Alps after a ride on the funicular.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 in the yellow house on Getreidegasse, and the family's original living quarters now hold his childhood violin, original scores and personal letters, an important museum devoted to the childhood of the city's most famous son.

The Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Palace and the pilgrimage church of Mondsee were among the settings of the 1965 film classic and can be visited on guided tours, which remain extremely popular with international visitors to this day.