Salzburg attractions

Mozart's Residence (Mozart-Wohnhaus) is the composer's former residence and a top tourist attraction in Salzburg. Visitors can see Mozart's original drafts and sheet music, a famous portrait of the Mozart family and even his original pianoforte. If you've ever wondered about the man behind the music, pay a visit to his Salzburg crib and walk in the footsteps of a bona fide genius.

Mirabell Palace was built by archbishop Wolf-Dietrich for his mistress Salome Alt. They had 15 children which shows they must have been happy here! Later in history the Mozart family with 6 year old Wolfang Amadeus performed in the baroque Marble Hall for Salzburg's royalty. Today the Marble Hall is considered to be one of the most beautiful venues in Austria and hosts classical concerts, wedding ceremonies as well as receptions by the Mayor of Salzburg.

The DomQuartier showcases 1,300 years of Salzburg's ruling history, art, music and architecture. It opens up authentic (early) Baroque spaces of experience and takes you on an exciting journey of discovery in the footsteps of the prince-archbishops. Step back and experience a time when Salzburg was a sovereign ecclesiastical principality in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.

Hohensalzburg Fortress is a castle that sits atop the Festungsberg, a small hill in the Austrian city of Salzburg. It's one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and, sitting at an altitude of 506 meters, it's also one of the highest!