A variety of shops can be found in the narrow alleyways of
Salzburg's Old Town. Here, you will find everything from
international brands to small exclusive boutiques. Many traditional
shops are located near Getreidegasse, the location for many
bakeries, wineries, confectioners and tailors.
Salzburger Heimatwerk
Located in a dignified stone building, this is one of the best
places in town to buy local Austrian handicrafts and original
traditional costumes.
Schatz Konditorei
An excellent pastry shop in the centre of the Old Town. The
store's specialty is the highly acclaimed 'Mozart
Kugeln', a delicious praline made of pistachio,
marzipan, and hazelnut nougat dipped in chocolate.
Goldener Hirsch
This renovated inn, established in 1407, is one of the most
sought after venues in Salzburg. The cuisine and wine list are
excellent and the restaurant is staffed with a superb team of
chefs and waiters.
Stiftskeller St. Peter
The oldest restaurant in Europe, housed in the former abbey of a
church. Aside from a collection of baroque banquet rooms, there is
an inner courtyard with vaults cut from the living rock, a handful
of dignified wood-paneled rooms, and a brick-vaulted cellar with a
tile floor and rustic chandeliers. In addition to wine from the
abbey's own vineyards, the tavern serves good home-style Austrian
cooking.
Café Tomaselli
This renowned café opens onto one of the most charming
cobblestone squares of Salzburg's Old Town. Choose from 40
different kinds of homemade cakes and a wide range of drinks.
Mozart House
Visit Mozart's birthplace and residential house of his family.
The integrated museum now hosts precious relics such as the violin
Mozart used to play as a child as well as portraits, letters and
other memorabilia of the Mozart family.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
The massive fortress built on Festungsberg Mountain crowns the
city of Salzburg. To get there, you can hike up one of the paths or
take the funicular from Festungsgasse. The Fortress Museum is
distinguished mainly by its collection of medieval art.
Mirabell Castle & Gardens
This palace and its gardens were originally built as a luxurious
private residence in the style of the Tuileries in Paris. Today,
the palace is the official residence of the mayor of
Salzburg.
Hellbrunn Palace, Park & Fountains
A popular spot for outings from Salzburg, this palace dates from
the early 17th century and was built as a hunting lodge and summer
residence. The palace gardens, one of the oldest baroque formal
gardens in Europe, are known for their trick fountains.
'Sound of Music'-Tour
Go on a Sound of Music Tour or join the 'Fräulein Maria Bicycle
Tour', the perfect way to visit the sites and locations from the
legendary movie.
