3 Days in Salzburg: Suggested Itineraries
Cultural Experience, Must-Do Experience, Tip - Suggested Itineraries
It’s no surprise that Salzburg has been such a draw for tourists over the last several hundred years. Sitting on the Salzach River and a stone’s throw away from the Bavarian Alps, the local geography is breathtaking. But it’s not just the landscape that drives people there – the city is rich in exciting history. Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart and where he performed his earliest concerts as a child prodigy, it boasts a wide array of beautiful Cathedrals which dominate the skyline of the old city and – of course – it was the setting for Julie Andrews’ Oscar-winning musical phenomenon, The Sound of Music.
Day 1: Mozart and Local History
If the hills around Salzburg are alive with the sound of music, then the city is alive with the memory of Mozart’s birth and residency here in his adolescence. Make sure to visit Mozart’s birthplace, where he lived for seventeen years. It’s now been converted into a museum to preserve the conditions in which Mozart lived in. You get to glimpse some of the instruments that the young musician plied his trade on. Afterward, try Mozart chocolate balls, a delicious local snack. Then head over to the old town, which is full of beautiful churches, such as the Franziskanerkirche and the Kollegienkirche, each with their own exciting story.
Day 2: The Sound of Music
For many people, the greater musical draw to Salzburg is The Sound of Music. Tours take place frequently and often burst into song, so make sure you’ve warmed up your vocal chords! You’ll be taken to the Von Trapp house and shown the boating lake, the Cathedral where Julie Andrews tied the knot with Mr. Von Trapp and many other noticeable locations. If you still find yourself wanting more, visit the puppet show in the evening, which re-enacts the film with all of the original songs.
Day 3: The Alps and the Salt Mines
Salzburg is very close to the beautiful Lake District of the Alps, which is renowned for its picturesque and quaint towns and breathtaking landscape. Two major selling points of this part of the Alps are the Eagle’s Nest and the Salt Mines. The Eagle’s Nest was Hitler’s hideout and it boasts remarkable views across the Alps, from 5,000 ft (1,524 m). The Salt Mines were Salzburg’s main form of income and make for a great trip. Getting around them is great fun, with large slides and water rides through the glistening mines of white, brown, yellow and pink salt.
Wonderful! We had a small group of 7, and our guide Hans was Great! When we go back we will prob go again and will request that he be our guide :)
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Very comprehensive, evocative, and beautiful scenery. Thank you to our guide. And we were lucky with the weather!
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