Explore the life of Mozart
and the Sound of Music
Visit Salzburg: city with a rich history
- The birthplace of the composer Mozart
- The Salzburger Festspiele, a classical music festival in May and August
- Setting of the “Sound of Music”
- Historic city centre
It takes an hour and a quarter by car to get to Salzburg from Dormio Resort Obertraun. This is an ideal destination for a great day out. With more than 150,000 inhabitants, Salzburg is the fourth biggest city in Austria, and it has several unique sights!
Visit Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg
Mozart’s birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus or Hagenauerhaus) in Getreidegasse in Salzburg has been a museum since 1880. The museum is devoted to the life and work of the famous composer, who was born here on the third floor on 27 January 1756. Mozart and his music attract a large number of tourists to his birthplace, which is now one of the most visited museums in Austria!
Enjoy the Salzburger Festspiele
Each year, the Salzburger Festspiele are organised in May and August in honour of the famous composer Mozart. This is one of the best-known classical music festivals in the world, with visitors from all over the globe! Here you can enjoy a varied programme of operas, plays and music, often showcasing the best young talent.
Experience the world-famous musical Sound of Music in Salzburg
Relive The Sound of Music and feel like one of the film’s characters! You can’t escape it: you are reminded of “The Sound of Music” everywhere in Salzburg. Scenes for the film were shot in different locations in the city, including the Trapphaus. You can take a bus tour of the city that visits all the locations, so you can admire the beautiful setting.
Explore the historic centre of Salzburg
The entire historic centre of Salzburg is on the UNESCO world heritage list. The city is full of Baroque architecture, with Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress - towering high above the city - as the focal pieces. With a length of 250 metres and a width of 150 metres, Hohensalzburg is one of the largest mediaeval fortresses in Europe. In short, Salzburg is definitely worth a visit during your stay in Obertraun!