Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace
Discover the charm and magic of Salzburg.
Salzburg and its many attractions
Only a few minutes’ drive from the city centre!
The main attractions in Salzburg can be reached easily from Hotel Auerhahn with the city centre being only a 15-minute bus ride away. The next bus stop is close by the Hotel while alternatively Salzburg’s main transportation hub, the Main Station, can also be reached on foot in just a few minutes.
The enchanting City of Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace
Salzburg’s archbishops are responsible for shaping the beautiful profile of Salzburg’s Old Town. Wander around the old town of Salzburg and discover this World Cultural Heritage city and its history. The charming old part of Salzburg is home to a variety of architectural styles and treasures and is worth a visit in summer as well as in winter. Salzburg is an attractive destination for families and visitors of all ages offering a range of different activities from visiting museums such as the Museum of Modern Art Mönchsberg, the DomQuartier and the Salzburg Museum to going shopping in the Linzergasse or the Getreidegasse, which with its decorated façades is probably one of the most beautiful shopping streets in the world.
The most beautiful sights at a glance:
- Getreidegasse: A visit to the famous Getreidegasse is the ideal start into your holiday in Salzburg. You will be charmed by its romantic flair and its enticing shops with the wrought iron guild signs.
- Hohensalzburg Fortress: This is Salzburg’s best known landmark for which the city is known worldwide. It is the largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe that counts with medieval flair and breath-taking views.
- Mozart’s birthplace and home: If you would like to retrace the steps of Mozart, you can visit his birthplace, the famous yellow building in the middle of the Getreidegasse, or Mozart’s home on the other side of the River Salzach in Makartplatz.
- Museum of Natural History and Technology: Being one of the best attended natural history museums in Central Europe, Salzburg’s Haus der Natur provides some insights into the human body and the world of dinosaurs and sharks. It also gives some interactive experience with technologies such as space shuttles. .
- Mirabell Palace and Gardens: take a walk through the beautiful gardens and visit Mirabell Palace.
Salzburg Card: Salzburg Card is your key to the city of Salzburg, as it provides free admission to Salzburg’s museums, free use of the Fortress funicular, the Untersberg cableway, Salzach ship service and public transport. Salzburg Card holders can also take advantage of a number of discounts on concerts, theatre performances or excursions to destinations in the Salzburg vicinity. The Salzburg Card is available at Hotel Auerhahn’s reception desk.
You can look up more information about Salzburg on www.salzburg.info.
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