Salzburg Old Town (Salzburger Altstadt) Tours and Tickets

Salzburg Old Town is home to many of the city’s must-see attractions: the Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg), Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus), and the Getreidegasse shopping street. From Salzburg Old Town, visitors can walk or ride the cable car up to Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Yes, Salzburg Old Town has many sites related to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The historical center is home to Mozart's Birthplace, the Mozart Square with its statue of the composer, and the House for Mozart concert hall. The Mozart Residence, where the composer lived and worked while in the city, is located in Salzburg’s Neustadt.

Yes, it is possible to visit Salzburg on a day trip from Vienna and Munich and explore its old town. Trains regularly run from both cities to Salzburg, with buses available from Salzburg station to the old town. With a few hours in the city, you can visit the old town and possibly other parts of the city, too.

Many special events and festivals come to Salzburg Old Town each year, usually related to music and the arts. Mozart Week in late January and early February brings performances to venues across the historical center. Operas, plays, and concerts pop up around the Old Town for the Salzburg Festival from July to August.

Salzburg Old Town is known for its baroque architecture that gives the area its character; many of its buildings and major landmarks are designed in the baroque style, such as Salzburg Cathedral. The historical center of Salzburg is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Yes, much of Salzburg Old Town is flat with well-maintained paved squares and streets. You may encounter some more challenging spots, such as the gravel on Residenzplatz and the crowds of people along Getreidegasse. Some attractions are not wheelchair accessible, including Mozart's Birthplace, so it’s best to research specific attractions in advance of your visit.