Salzburg: Mozart, a Fortress and The Sound of Music
Description
A small baroque city under a medieval fortress, with the Alps on the horizon. Two days covers the old town, the fortress, and the Sound of Music locations.
Salzburg's old town is a UNESCO site that you can cross on foot in ten minutes: Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse, the cathedral, Residenzplatz and the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. The fortress (dating from 1077) has museums and views over the roofs; a funicular plus entry ticket costs around EUR 16 to 20.
The Sound of Music tour is the most popular excursion (a four-hour tour is about EUR 75), taking in Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Palace and the lakes of the Salzkammergut. Hallstatt is a longer day trip, often combined in an eight-hour tour for about EUR 148. Salzburg has some good vegetarian cafés, mostly a short walk from Mirabell.
Activities
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Hohensalzburg FortressOne of the largest medieval castles in Europe, reached by funicular. Funicular and fortress entry together are around EUR 16 to 20; guided tours cost more.Book
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Mirabell Palace and GardensBaroque gardens and the Angel Staircase, filmed for the Do-Re-Mi scene; free to walk.Free
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Mozart's BirthplaceThe yellow house on Getreidegasse where Mozart was born, now a museum; entry about EUR 14.Book
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Salzburg CathedralThe baroque cathedral on Domplatz; free to enter, with an organ concert option.Free
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The Sound of Music TourA four-hour bus tour of film locations and the lake district, from about EUR 75; a longer eight-hour version with Hallstatt costs about EUR 148.Book
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Where to eat
Mid-range The Heart of Joy
Casual eatery preparing plant-based breakfast offerings, global dishes, sandwiches & sweet treats.
Vegetarian options- 170 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 590 m from Edelweiss Cooking School
Mid-range Levantine taste
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Salzburg, rated 4.9 on Google by 992 guests.
Vegetarian options- 1.4 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress
- 1.5 km from Hohensalzburg Fortress
Mid-range D'ouro Soulfood Bistro
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Salzburg, rated 4.7 on Google by 1,232 guests.
Vegetarian options- 210 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 620 m from Edelweiss Cooking School
Mid-range Habesha Äthiopisches-Ethiopian and Eritrean-African Cuisine restaurant Café und Bar Salzburg
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Salzburg, rated 4.9 on Google by 875 guests.
Vegetarian options- 620 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 1.0 km from Edelweiss Cooking School
Mid-range GustaV
Easygoing vegan cafe serving sandwiches, salads & soups, plus cakes & drinks.
Vegetarian options- 280 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 320 m from Edelweiss Cooking School
Mid-range The keep garden kitchen e.U.
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Salzburg, rated 4.7 on Google by 600 guests.
Vegetarian options- 480 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 940 m from Edelweiss Cooking School
Mid-range Furō
Levantine fusion with family-style mezze, homemade bread and brunch; vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian options- 620 m from Mirabell Palace and Gardens
- 930 m from Edelweiss Cooking School
Where to stay
Hotel-Pension Bloberger Hof
Pension Elisabeth
Simple quarters in a low-key guesthouse offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a garden.
Hotel & Villa Auersperg
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Lavish hotel offering 3 refined restaurants, a cafe & a chocolaterie, as well as river views.
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Modern quarters in an upmarket hotel offering a restaurant with city views, plus a cozy beer cellar.
Hotel Schloss Monchstein
Elegant hotel in a castlelike hilltop building, plus a refined restaurant, a spa & an infinity pool.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Elegant hotel in a centuries-old inn, offering 2 refined restaurants & a rustic bar.