Salzburg
Austria
Only about 1/2 hour drive from Berchtesgaden is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe: Salzburg, the magical city of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and for many fans also the 'Sound-of-Music' city! Discover the historical sights (many of which were also filming locations of the movie Sound-of-Music, such as the Mirabell gardens and palace) on a 50-minute guided tour of the Old Town with your guide. Depending on your wishes, we can visit other attractions by car, such as Hellbrunn Palace with its overwhelming & unique Trick Fountains (admission for the approximately 45-minute tour is extra) and the Sound-of-Music Gazebo, or enjoy some free time to stroll and shop. ***** Package-PRICES a) or b) for professional Salzburg city tour incl. old city district parking fees - the prices are valid for your entire group (i.e. not per person) - and can only be paid in cash on site to your guide: ***** Price a) the booked time frame of 9.5 or 11 hours is not exceeded (restrictions on the other stops are possible): € 65.00 ***** or ***** Price b) including 1 extra hour: € 125.00
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers and connoisseurs of culture, to the 'Alt-stadt' or Old Town of Salzburg, Austria's fourth-largest city and a veritable crown jewel of the Baroque era. We stand at a unique intersection of geography and…
Listen in the app2Hohensalzburg Fortress — The Sentinel of the North
We begin our ascent to the 'Ho-en-salts-boorg' Fortress, the 'striking white' sentinel that has dominated the Salzburg skyline for over 900 years. Built in 1077 to protect the Prince-Archbishops during the Investiture…
Listen in the app3Salzburg Cathedral — The Baroque Masterpiece
Descending from the fortress, we enter the 'sacred focal point' of the city: the Salzburg Cathedral, or 'Salts-boorg-er Dom.' This 'Baroque masterpiece' was built on the site of an earlier structure from 767, which was tragically…
Listen in the app4Mozart's Birthplace — The Genesis of Genius
Our walk takes us to 'Get-rye-deh-gah-seh' number 9, the 'bright yellow building' where Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart—better known as Amadeus—was born in 1756. Today, the 'Mozart Ge-boort-house' acts as a…
Listen in the app5St. Peter's Abbey and Cemetery — A Timeless Sanctuary
We now enter 'St. Peter's Abbey and Cemetery,' the 'oldest monastery in the German-speaking world,' where 'time seems to stand still.' Founded in 696, the abbey church is a stunning example of Romanesque and Baroque styles, with…
Listen in the app6Mirabell Palace and Gardens — The Sound of Music
Crossing the 'Sal-zach' River, we arrive at 'Mirabell Palace and Gardens,' a 'cultural heritage monument' built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich. This 'Baroque oasis' is famous worldwide as the setting for the…
Listen in the app7The Culinary Landscape — Nockerl and Bosna
As we conclude our walk through the 'Alt-stadt,' we must address the 'hearty Austrian traditions' of Salzburg's culinary scene. The local food is a 'mix of traditional dishes and sweet treats.' For a main course, one cannot miss…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our 'magical walk' through Salzburg comes to an end, I hope you have felt the 'special charm' of this city where 'tradition and modern' live in 'harmonious interplay.' We have ascended to the 'Ho-en-salts-boorg' Fortress,…
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What is Salzburg?
Salzburg is a place in Austria with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Austria |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.8007, 13.0434 |
| Last updated |
