Salzburg - the city that looks as if a baroque artist had painted it in the middle of the Alps. With its ornate domes, majestic facades and the defiant Hohensalzburg Fortress, it sits enthroned like a jewel at the foot of mighty mountains. But Salzburg is much more than a postcard motif - it is a synthesis of history, culture and Alpine charm.

Here you can stroll through the winding alleyways of the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover a new highlight around every corner. Whether it's the imposing Residenz, the magnificent cathedral or the romantic Mirabell Palace with its ornate gardens - Salzburg delights with a baroque splendor that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. And then, of course, there is the music.

It is as if the city is swinging to its own tune. No wonder, after all, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here.

But Salzburg is not just a stage for culture, it is also a place where the way of life is celebrated. The people of Salzburg love to linger in the coffee houses, enjoy local delicacies such as Kasnocken or Salzburger Nockerln and admire the unique interplay of city and nature. The Salzach meanders leisurely through the city, snow-capped peaks greet you from afar and gentle hills invite you to linger.

Salzburg is a city that tells history, promises pleasure and provides pure inspiration - a true baroque jewel on the edge of the Alps, where life pulsates in its most beautiful form.

Salzburg is not called the city of Mozart for nothing. The city and probably the most famous composer of all time are inextricably linked.

He was born in the heart of the baroque old town in 1756 and spent much of his childhood here, giving his first Salzburg court concert at the age of seven in the state rooms of the Residenz. From here, his musical genius spread out into the world. Quite a few guests come to the tranquil city on the Salzach just because of him.

His birthplace in Getreidegasse and his home on Makartplatz in particular are now museums that commemorate his extraordinary childhood and are a place of pilgrimage for music lovers from all over the world. When it comes to Mozart, almost the entire old town of Salzburg is like a walk-in museum.

Mozart is more than history in Salzburg - he is alive. The city literally breathes his melodies. Whether in the magnificent halls of the Salzburg Festival, in small street cafés where his works can be heard quietly in the background, or in the famous Mozartkugeln, the sweet homage to the musical genius. Salzburg carries the spirit of Mozart in every note, in every stone, in every sound.

Anyone who visits Salzburg travels to the world of the child prodigy - a city that not only produced Mozart, but has preserved his music forever. Here, Mozart is not just a memory, but pure inspiration.

Salzburg, the “Rome of the North”, is not just a city - it is a stage, a work of art, an open-air museum. Here, baroque splendor meets musical genius and Alpine serenity meets cultural excellence. No matter where you look, Salzburg inspires with a unique blend of cultural history and artistic creativity.

Every summer, the Salzburg Festival transforms the city into an international meeting place for art and music. “The whole city is a stage” - this is how the founding fathers of the Salzburg Festival - Max Reinhardt, Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss - formulated their plan over a hundred years ago. Their wish came true and is still lived today: Salzburg undergoes a “temporary metamorphosis” during the festival season, with international stage stars, celebrities and elites coming to Salzburg for a rendezvous. 

The Salzburg Festival is now one of the most important performing arts festivals in the world. Its success is based on three pillars: The broad artistic offering at a world-class level with the unique combination of opera, drama and concerts, the connection between culture and vacation and the special flair of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg.

And modernity also has its place: galleries, small theaters and contemporary installations complement the cultural offerings. Salzburg manages to masterfully combine tradition and innovation - art and culture wherever the eye looks and the soul rejoices.

Salzburg is not just a city for the eyes, but above all for the palate. Here, baroque elegance meets genuine culinary art, making the city of Mozart a paradise for connoisseurs. A real classic is, of course, the Salzburger Nockerln: light and airy, sweet as love and as soft as the clouds drifting over Hohensalzburg Fortress. But that's just the beginning. Hearty specialties such as Kasnocken or a perfectly crispy roast pork await in the city's inns. Austrian cuisine could hardly be more authentic!

Those who love sweets will be blissfully happy in Salzburg. Mozartkugeln, the famous chocolate pralines, are more than just a sweet treat here - they are a cultural asset in edible form. But apple strudel, curd cheese pancakes and the delicate Sacher torte are also a must on any gourmet trip. And then there's the coffee. Whether in the traditional Tomaselli café, the oldest coffee house in Austria, or in one of the modern roasting houses - the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is as much a part of Salzburg as Mozart and the Alps.

 Add a slice of cake and the afternoon is perfect.

But Salzburg can also be modern. The city's innovative restaurants combine regional ingredients with international influences to create culinary works of art that not only taste good, but also amaze. Whether you are a fan of savory delicacies or sweet temptations - Salzburg is a feast for the palate.

Salzburg simply tastes good!