Christmas is a special time in Salzburg. Illuminated streets in celebration invite you to stroll through the romantic Advent markets, the seductive scent of baked apples and mulled wine is poured into the winter, traditional folklore and the sweet melodies of wind instruments preparing the minds recollection and the party.
Advent in Salzburg in the mountains “in the valley Grossarltal”
The symbol of the four candles is omnipresent in the valley of Grossarl. During Advent in Salzburg mountain, visitors are greeted by a charming Christmas market arranged around the crib in the country Grossarl with life-size figures carved in wood, but there is also an entertainment program for children, for example, the visits to the post office of the angels and the enclosure of wild animals at the Gasthof Talwirt.
Opening of the Christmas market
30.11.2013 to 23.12.2013
More information
Tourismusverband Großarltal
info@grossarltal.info
www.salzburger-bergadvent.at (in Italian)
Advent in the mountains at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
When it comes Advent, with a taste of tradition and landscape covered with snow, in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee begins a incredible. A giant Advent wreath lit by countless candles and delicious local specialties will be able to enchant visitors young and old, and to celebrate the joyful expectation of the birth of Christ.
Opening of the market “Advent-Schaukastl”
01.12.2013
More information
Tourismusverband Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
www.altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
“Wolfgangsee Advent” sparks of light on winter nights
The lantern of peace shines in the dark winter nights above the waters of Lake Wolfgang and invites locals and visitors Austrian and foreign wonder, meditate and celebrate with joy the advent of the Wolfgangsee in St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl. With special boat trips you’ll pass the huge lantern floating, the cross and the cross Hochzeitskreuz Ochsenkreuz illuminated under the wall of Falkenstein, where the echo of the sound of the trumpet is sounded across the lake.
Opening of markets Advent 2013
1st Weekend: Thursday 22 to Sunday, November 24, 2013
2nd Weekend: Thursday 28th November until Sunday, December 1, 2013
3rd Weekend: Thursday 5th December to Sunday, December 8, 2013
4th Weekend: Thursday 12 to Sunday, December 15, 2013
5th weekend: Thursday 19 to Sunday, December 22, 2013
The markets are open Thursday and Friday from 12.00 to 19.30
The Saturdays, Sundays and festive day from 10.00 to 19.30
More information
Wolfgangsee Tourismus
info@wolfgangseer-advent.at
www.wolfgangseer-advent.at
Christmas market in the Stille-Nacht-Platz in Oberndorf
Oberndorf is the country where 191 years ago, it was performed for the first time the famous Christmas carol “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night). The Christmas market in the Stille-Nacht-Platz in front of the Silent Night Memorial Chapel and fascinates young and old alike with its charming atmosphere and fine craftsmanship presented lovingly decorated stalls.
More information
Tourismusverband Oberndorf
office@stillenacht-oberndorf.at
www.stillenacht-Oberndorf
Romantic walks on the hills covered with snow, bright trails of mountain villages on the horizon, a cloud of warm and enveloping aromas that hover in the air, on the animated background of the bells, the shouting and symphonies Christmas …
Also this year the city of Mozart is revealed one of the most classic and waited for fans of Christmas markets, seeking in this ideal setting the magic of Advent, with something more than just a fabulous place like Salzburg can offer.
The extraordinary panorama of its roofs, its domes and steeples of its covered with snow held far too long the thousands of visitors who will soon occupy streets and squares, in search of a dive before Christmas outside your home, maybe more princely, but always felt and collection.
Quickly the common commitment of citizenship becomes the baroque Salzburg into one of glittering streets and decorated, whose dress Christmas does not prevent perceive in the distance the sweet notes of Mozart …
The main Christmas markets in the city
In Salzburg you take some of the most important Christmas markets across Europe and the undisputed international interest. The tradition of the Christmas market, while not the only event in preparation for Christmas, is one of the main events that the city hosts Austria in this period, and perhaps one of the most important of the year.
At the Salzburg Christmas markets are known of the Child Jesus, or Christkindlmarkt, as if to awaken in visitors childhood memories have been forgotten. The scents of ponche and toasted almonds, chestnuts and baked apples are a treat for the nose, but no sense is spared. Beautiful stalls invite you to buy the Nativity figures, decorations for the Christmas tree, toys and winter sweater. Almost everywhere in the city is invaded by this joyous frenzy common but, according to tradition, is organized differently in every square or street, which houses its characteristic Christmas market.
Christmas market in Piazza Duomo and Piazza della Location
The most famous Christmas market in the city is the Salzburger Christkindlmarkt, which takes place around the Duomo and Piazza della residence, for this also said the market Dom und Residenzplatz.
This is the original Christmas market in Salzburg, the city’s oldest, as evidenced by a document dated 1491, but it still defines the flea market. And ‘only during the seventeenth century that it will act as a real pre-Christmas market. Indeed, as stated in a text from the time the reporter Lorenz hub, the Market “beginning 14 days before St. Nicholas and lasted up to 14 days later” and could compete in beauty with those of other major European cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and Vienna.
Like then, today those four weeks in the wonderful frame of the Piazza del Duomo and Piazza Location illuminate party and together with the surrounding streets are flooded with suggestive joyfully casettine wood. These stands, candles, wooden toys, pottery tin, glassware sanded and painted figurines for the nativity scene, myrrh, Advent wreaths, hats, gloves, scarves and many other items offered by traditional artisan shops … And if walking under the arches of the cathedral visitors were a little peckish, here are ready for their myriad of delicious delicacies: chocolate, candied fruit, donuts, figures in bread, bacon, steaming soups, gingerbread and the typical Jagatee or tea with rum.
Not only is the market
As if that were not enough, there are through the stalls of the Christmas Market of the numerous cultural ideal accompaniment for Christmas shopping. In addition to the representations of the Nativity, in the courtyard of the residence is held the Great Exhibition of Nativity, where local artists exhibit original nativity locals. For the little ones are inevitable races Krampus and Perchten and many other surprises, such as ride on Santa’s sleigh. Finally, in the city that has the birthplace of Mozart, lots and lots of music. It ranges from the choirs of children and adults, provided every afternoon concerts of Turmblasen, or the performances of wind instruments from the Carillon Tower, the essential appointment every Saturday at 18.30.
Christmas Market Square Mirabell (Mirabell)
A small but beautiful Christmas market in front of Mirabell Palace, consisting of twenty stands where you can buy dolls, teddy bears, clothes, leather goods, pottery, jewelry of silver and of course candy, candied fruit, brandy, mulled wine , aromatic punch, punch for children, roasted sausages and baked potatoes with various fillings. In other words, objects and culinary delights that in recent years have made it increasingly popular Christmas market, also because of its favored position, close to public transport, parking and the train station.
Not only is the market
Even in Mirabellpltaz the market is enhanced by an interesting musical program, which entertains the audience four afternoons a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends.
Christmas market in the Hellbrunn Palace
Among the innovations of recent times is the Salzburg Christmas Market in the peaceful courtyard of the Castle of Hellbrunn. The opening dell’Hellbrunner Adventzauber becomes the ideal excuse, wandering among the booths and the other in search of gifts, to enjoy the view of this romantic and charming courtyard and, why not, to enter the building, where it is set up between the other a striking exhibition of Nativity scenes.
Not only is the market
The picturesque location and the many attractions of the program have made this Christmas Market in Austria one of the most beloved by children and adults. For the latter there are such animals to pet, the train of the story in the winter, a visit from Santa Claus and ride on his sleigh pulled by reindeer true! While some are dedicated to all the Living Nativity, exhibitions of antique toys and, as far as the music, performances by choirs and Alpine Christmas carol.
Christmas Market of Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)
Who in Salzburg like to combine the pleasure of strolling the stalls and to visit the historical monuments of the city, certainly can not miss the Christmas Market at the Fortress Hohensalzgurg.
Through the stalls scattered in the courtyards of the castle Christmas atmosphere is almost medieval, suggested by the beautiful surroundings of the ancient place and that oozes from its stones. As in the past, here we offer hand-made items of all kinds, beverages made from herbs, delicacies prepared according to the recipes of her grandmother and many other traditional products.
Not only is the market
In the accompanying program of this Christmas Market there will be more events. Among others, the concerts in the halls of the medieval fortress, and on Christmas Eve, the shooting of guns and traditional Mass sung in the Chapel of St. George.
Christmas Market of Sterngarten
And ‘one of the smallest Christmas Markets citizens, but not devoid of charm and appeal. Located at the Sterngarten, this lovely market branches in the quiet minor roads of Salzburg, ensuring visitors a relaxing shopping.
The stalls offer a more innovative design to the classic craft Salzburg: spectacular objects in blown glass, precious candlesticks or more accessible port-candles, soft pashminas, jewelery shiny and colorful …
In short, he does not lack anything, not even the usual accompaniment of traditional specialties towns, including the hot wort, an irresistible temptation, almost sinful!
Christmas Market Church of St. Leonhard
This Christmas Market has existed since 1973 and since then, in front of the Church of St. Leonhard, offers the usual food and wine Salzburg, as well as local crafts and from almost all regions of Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol. But his real originality lies in full compliance with the Christmas spirit. The entire amount collected from the sale of this market, in fact, is donated to charity for projects involving the city and its neighboring area. Last year, for example, were collected only from Market St. Leonhard around 90,000 euro, which, with contributions from other markets around Salzburg, allowed to reach three million euro and thus to build homes for the disabled around Salzburg.
Not only is the market
As usual, this Christmas Market is just one of many events that the single Salzburg area prepares for Christmas. In addition to the celebration of Advent, which take place in the Church of St. Leonhard every afternoon from 17.00, nell’antistante square place daily at 16.30 concerts with wind instruments.
Christmas Markets minor city
In Salzburg Christmas markets take place even less well known, but so beautiful that it would be a shame not to visit just because it is difficult to date news.
One of them takes place in the Baroque Museum Salzburg (Salzburger Barockmuseum), located in the fabulous setting of the Orangerie of Mirabell Castle, the beautiful baroque garden not far from Mirabellplatz. Everything recalls the atmosphere of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and banquets suggest gift ideas vivid and valuable.
In the district of Maxglan, in the beer garden Stiegl-Brauwelt, held the unusual Christmas Market in the World of Beer, an inevitable event for lovers of the drink’s most distinctive landmark.
For those who want to immerse themselves in the world of creativity, should not miss the Christmas Market of Artists and Artisans, which takes place in the library of the University of Salzburg.
Finally, it is also good to remember the Christmas Market in Gwandhaus and the small Christmas market in front of the Central Station, in Bahnhofsvorplatz.
Cribs and Music in the Market
The Christmas markets are not the only events to accompany the Salzburg Advent. The exhibitions of cribs are a unique event and very important for citizenship, which involves not only local artisans and merchants, but also coming from various parts of Austria. And what about the music, the cultural institution par excellence in the city of Mozart, who certainly can not celebrate Christmas without instrumental concertos and vocal performances of all kinds. Salzburg is the city par excellence Austria’s most lavish of musical, throughout the year and even more so with the arrival of Christmas. Inevitable is undoubtedly classical music, but they are also essential gospel choirs, folk songs and the most typical Christmas, called Advent or songs of Advent.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN SALZBURG
Salzburg is the capital of the Austrian province of Salzburg, rich in small and medium-sized towns all boast a long tradition of Christmas markets. Walking around the area during the period of Advent, could happen so suddenly to meet, including a snowy mountain or a peaceful lake, one of these villages lit in celebration and be pleasantly surprised by the presence in them of splendid Christmas markets, beautiful as those of Salzburg and perhaps even more interesting, because unexpected. In particular, during Advent in Salzburg mountain valleys of the region offer a viable alternative to the stressful hustle and bustle of the city, offering the right mix of tradition and quality.
Christmas Markets in Grossarlta
In the Valley of Grossarl (Grossarltal), visitors are greeted by a charming Christmas Market wrap around the crib of the country of Grossarl, with life-size figures carved in wood. The small chalets in the market offering their products in the beautiful decorations play on the theme of the four candles, the typical symbol of the valley. As in any Christmas market worthy of the name, here are planned various activities for children, including a visit to the post office of the angels and the enclosure of wild animals at the Gasthof Talwirt. For all rather fascinating excursions are organized with a torch, in addition to trusty songs of Advent.
Christmas markets in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee when comes the season of Advent begins a incredible. The visitors experience unique moments of silence and interiority, in a historical frame and unforgettable mountain scenery. The elements of the traditional Christmas folklore, a giant Advent wreath lit by countless candles and delicious local specialties are the basic ingredients of the place and its Christmas market, able to enchant visitors young and old.
Christmas markets on the Wolfgangsee
The Wolfangsee is a lake located in between the territory of Salzburg and the Salzkammergut region. In sharp winter days, even the peace of the water is pleasantly interrupted by the bustle of Christmas markets, inviting locals and visitors Austrians and foreigners to celebrate with great joy Advent.
On its banks, the three charming villages of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl are filled with rustic stalls and show all the charm of customs deeply felt, as the torchlight processions, the theater of the shepherds and the romantic village of cribs. If we want to fully experience the charm of the lake, you can make special trips by boat, passing by the great Lantern of Peace, which floats on the water or watching closely Ochsenkreuz illuminated cross and the cross Hochzeitskreuz, under the wall of Falkenstein .
Christmas Market in Oberndorf
Oberndorf A 191 years ago, it was performed for the first time the famous Christmas carol “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night), demonstrating the profound attachment that this country has with the customs of Christmas. Here during Advent an idyllic Christmas Market comes to occupy the Stille-Nacht-Platz, in front of the Silent Night Memorial Chapel, with its lovingly decorated stalls captivates audiences of all ages.
We should also remember the beautiful Christmas Markets in the town of Radstadt and Zell am see. This among other things, offers visitors two interesting musical events as protagonists especially young people: a gala concert with the choir boys of Salzburg and songs of Advent.
22.11.2013 – 26.12.2013
Christmas Market of the Child Jesus
Piazza del Duomo & the Residence Square – Old Town
From Monday to Thursday from 10.00 to 20.30
Friday from 10.00 to 21.00
Saturdays, holidays, from 9.00 to 21.00 ,
Sunday 9.00 to 20.30
24.12. from 9.00 to 15.00
25.12 . & 26.12 . from 11.00 to 18.00
15.11.2013 – 24.12.2013
Christmas Market Mirabell Square
Mirabell Square , Goethestraße
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 20.00
Thursday from 09.00 to 20.00
Saturday & holidays from 10.00 to 21.00
Sunday from 10 .00 to 20.30
24.12. from 10.00 to 15.00
15.11.2013 – 24.12.2013
Christmas market in the Hellbrunn Palace
Courtyard of the Castle Hellbrunn
Up to 31.11 . from Wednesday to Friday from 13.00 to 20.00
From 1.12 . Also Monday & Tuesday from 13.00 to 20.00
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays from 10.00 to 20.00
24.12. from 10.00 to 14.00
24.11.2013 – 16.12.2013
Christmas Market of Hohensalzburg Fortress
Courtyard of the Hohensalzburg Fortress
From Friday to Domenicadalle 10.00 to 19.00
17.11.2013 – 16.12.2013
Christmas Market
Sterngarten
From Sunday to Friday from 11.00 to 19.00
Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00
24.11.2013 – 16.12.2013
Christmas Market Church of St. Leonhard
Church of St. Leonhard
Saturday from 14.00 to 19.00
Sunday & 8:12 . from 11.00 to 19.00
06.12.2013 – 10.12.2013
Christmas Markets in Baroque Museum Salzburg
Salzburger Barockmuseum – Mirabellgarten – Orangerie
01.12.2013 – 31.12.2013
Christmas Market in the World of Beer
Maxglaner – Brewery Stiegl – Brauwelt
Every day from 10.00 to 17.00
02.12.2013 – 04.12.2013
Advent market of artists and artisans
University Library, Hofstallgasse 2
Friday from 14.00 to 19.00
Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00
Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00
03.12.2013 – 05.12.2013
Christmas Market Gwandhaus
24.11. – 26.11.2013 , 01.12. – 03.12.2013 , 06.12.2013 , 08:12 . – 10.12.2013 , 15.12. – 17.12.2013
Christmas Market in Valley Grossarl
25.11.2013 – 27.12.2013
Christmas Market in Altenmarkt – Zauchensee
Saturday & Sunday
17.11. – 20.11.2013 and 10.12.2013
Christmas Markets on the Wolfgangsee
St. Gilgen , St. Wolfgang and Strobl
Saturday and Sunday
24.12. – 31.12.2013
Markets on New Year Wolfgangsee
St. Gilgen , St. Wolfgang and Strobl
Every day from 12.00 to 18.00
18.11.2013 – 22.12.2013 and 06.12.2013
Christmas Market in Oberndorf ,
From Thursday to Sunday
16.11.2013 – 22.12.2013
Markets Zell am see ( 03.12.2013 gala concert ; 04.12.2013 songs of Advent )
Saturday & Sunday
Salzburg, Salzburg German, or castle of salt has about 150,000 inhabitants, is situated in the Province of north-central, is the capital of the federal state of Salzburg and is situated on the river Salzach in Italian by the salt.
After Vienna, the Austrian city most visited by tourists from all over the world, lovers of art and culture. And ‘considered the undisputed center of the music world, known especially as the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in which everything, monuments, streets, to chocolates, is inspired. The connection of the city with the music is very strong, as demonstrated by the Conservatives and the many existing concert events that are held here, including the famous concert Summer Festival (Salzburger Festspiele).
Salzburg is a delicious and romantic city of great historical and cultural interest, rich in monuments and ancient buildings, which are an important architectural treasure. Not surprisingly, is known as the “Florence of the North” and its historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area, which is the oldest in the city, extending between the Salzach and the hills and is wonderfully crowded with a picturesque network of streets, squares with fountains, ancient houses, domes and buildings mostly in the Baroque style. But among the most beautiful parts of Salzburg there are undoubtedly its sights, from which it offers beautiful views so as to be difficult to beat.
The Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)
One of the highest points of Salzburg Fortress Hohensalzburg (High Salzburg), which dominates the city center and offers a wonderful viewpoint, which since 1892 can also be accessed by cable car. Currently, with a fortified area of 14,000 square meters, is considered the largest intact fortress in central Europe, one of the few that has never been conquered or damaged in any way.
The castle began to be built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, who in 1085 but was forced into exile, leaving the project unfinished. His successors completed it and, between the fifteenth and sixteenth century, Archbishop Leonard von Keutschach enlarged it, giving the current semblance. Since 1120 the building became the bishop’s residence but its function changed from the end of the nineteenth century when, instead of a defensive fortress, the castle became a prison and barracks, but today it houses a museum and various events throughout the year, but especially is one of the most popular for the execution of chamber concerts.
The fortification is the central building in the Romanesque style, once intended for residential use, said Hoher Stock, numerous outbuildings and a church of their own. Particularly worthy of interest are the medieval rooms of the prince and the Fortress Museum.
Information
Where: Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mönchsberg 34
When: From January to April and from October to December from 9.30 to 17.00
May and June from 9.00 to 18.00
July and August from 9.00 to 19.00
September from 9.00 to 18.00
From October to December from 9.30 to 17.00
Easter and Advent weekends from 9.00 to 18.00
Christmas from 9.30 to 14.00
The Salzburg Cathedral
The Cathedral is the most important religious building in Salzburg and at the same time it is the spiritual center. Throughout its history, it also trace some of the vicissitudes highlights of the city.
The original cathedral was built in 774, but this first building was already destroyed by fire in 1166, hanged by the followers of Barbarossa, after which it took ten years to be reopened yards and Salzburg could have a new cathedral. This building, which seems to surpass in magnificence and grandeur all other imperial cathedrals, was again damaged by fire in 1598. The then Archbishop Wolf advantage of the fire to raze the building, without save fluid furnishings and works of art contained in it, and give rise to a new building. The latter, however, never saw the light, at least until, between 1614 and 1628, was not given a new project to the architect Santino Solari, who gave birth to the first Baroque cathedral north of the Alps while the surrounding area was arranged with the opening of four squares designed by Scamozzi, the Cathedral took the form of a basilica, with an imposing dome formed by three apses and a beautiful facade with two towers. The walls were entirely filled with decorations in fresco and stucco still well preserved. After the second reconstruction in 1628, the Salzburg Cathedral was damaged again, this time by a bomb of World War II, which destroyed the dome and the presbytery. The reconstruction was completed in 1959, returned to the cathedral its present, consecrating it for the umpteenth time in the sanctuary of the beloved city.
Some of the most valuable of Salzburg Cathedral are the treasure of the Carolingian era, the magnificent entrance doors, the beautiful main body, surrounded by angels playing, and the baptismal font where he was baptized on the same Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The famous musician, just as organist of the cathedral and the first violin, wrote to Salzburg and eternal numerous compositions of sacred music.
The Residence Palace
The Residence Palace, overlooking the square, is one of the most important historic buildings in the historic center of Salzburg, once the seat of the prince archbishops who ruled Salzburg. From this place, from birth until the passage of the ecclesiastical principality of Salzburg to the Austrian Empire, were decided the political fate of the city.
The first evidence of the archbishopric in the Residence Palace date back to the Middle Ages. Since then, every prince who puts his hand to its structure, modifying it according to your taste. The embellishments most important, however, can be attributed to the archbishops most influential artistic life of the city: Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, who had it built in the sixteenth century and which has taken the Baroque style building, Paris Lodron and Franz Anton Harrach, whose crests overlooking the entrance to the marble of the residence, located in the square of the town.
Given its location and its magnificence, the building was a showcase of representation throughout imperial history of Salzburg. Here he was welcomed Napoleon III Emperor Franz Joseph in 1867 and here the Diet Salzburg swore allegiance to the Emperor Francis I of Austria, marking the end of the ecclesiastical principality and it became part of the Empire. In addition to receiving diplomatic delegations visiting the city, the Old Residence was home for nearly thirty years Queen Caroline Augusta, fourth wife of Francis I, who established his summer residence here. We owe it to her, among other things the creation of the Salzburger Museum, titled “Carolino Augusteum” in his honor and located nell’antistante New Residence, near Mozart.
The residence has its more than 180 rooms, including 15 state rooms on the first floor are still used as representation and exhibitions, or can be rented for private events of all kinds, other rooms are still home to the University town.
It should be noted that this building performed Mozart himself. In particular, he made his debut at the age of 6 years in the Council Chamber and then played in various concerts: December 20, 1775 in the Conference Room for the first time performed the Violin Concerto in A major, sometimes performed in the Hall of Knights, for the exceptional acoustics is still home to many concerts.
Information
Where: Salzburger Residenz Residenzplatz 1
When: Every day from 10.00 to 17.00, closed two weeks before Easter and during the demonstrations
The Mirabell Palace
The Mirabell Palace is still an outstanding example of luxury and beauty. It is located in the historical center of the city, although it was not always within the context of citizen.
Originally, it was located outside the walls and was to serve as a noble residence for Salome Alt, lover of the then ruler of Salzburg, Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, and their 15 illegitimate children. Forced to abdicate in 1612, the bishop was imprisoned in the same building, and in its place reigned over the city of Salzburg’s cousin, Archbishop Markus Sittikus von Hohenems. It was to give the building the name of Mirabell Palace, and until the death of von Raitenau it was called Palazzo Altenau.
During the seventeenth century, the expansion of the city took the building and its garden within the city walls and then, in 1727, it underwent modifications and embellishments in baroque style, until it assumed its present appearance. One of the most fascinating parts of the Castle Garden is the magnificent home, as much as Mirabellplatz, a Christmas market.
In the garden there are classical statues, beautiful fountains, the Garden gnomes and Baroque Museum. Despite the glitz, today the palace is still very simple and unadorned than it was in the past. This is due to the architectural choice made by Peter de Noble, court architect, but certainly also the fire of 1818, which thankfully spared the monumental stairway of Lukas von Hilldebrandt, with sculptures of angels by Georg Raphael Donner, and the room marble leads to it.
Today in the Mirabell Palace are the offices of the Mayor of Salzburg and the village hall is used for the celebration of civil marriages.
The Castle Hellbrunn
In 1612, a few months after his accession to the throne, Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, he was commissioned to build a suburban villa at the foot of a hill full of springs called Hellbrunn. As an admirer of art and Italian culture, Markus Sittikus entrusted the construction of the building to the famous Santino Solari, former architect of the Duomo. The goal was to build a building that, as the summer residence, in splendor and costliness had nothing to envy to its beautiful Italian models. And so, in a relatively short construction time, the southern edge of Salzburg was built an architectural jewel which is still among the most beautiful Renaissance buildings north of the Alps
From the beginning the water was a key element in the architecture of the building and especially his wonderful Italian garden. The numerous springs of Mount Hellbrunn, in fact, guaranteed the creation of spectacular water, with great vitality. In the shade of trees and bushes, and gushing from unexpected hiding places, water games were the main attraction among the entertainment of the guests in Hellbrunn. Even today, thanks to the perfect state of preservation, one can contemplate, almost unchanged, the jets of hydraulic and mechanical play result.
All this shows that Hellbrunn rarely has played a REAL archbishop’s residence and that, rather, the castle was a place of great celebrations, sumptuous shows and cultural events. So, already 400 years ago, the Hellbrunn Palace was designed to accommodate the worldliness and international events, which makes today a very popular place and keeping up with the times! If, however, the visitors era came to Hellbrunn on a trip to go there to hunt or participate in elegant receptions, today I go to conferences, seminars and social events.
The birthplace of Mozart
W. A. Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 at 9 Getreidegasse.
The Mozart family then lived on the third floor of this building bourgeois built before 1400 in the heart of old Salzburg. But Wolfgang Amadeus, the youngest of seven children, did not stay there very long because his father, Leopold, serving as director of the Prince Archbishop of the court chapel, could soon afford to move with his family to a larger house in Makartplatz and From that moment, he devoted himself to music education, Amadeus and his sister Nannerl, which he had to abandon his musical career to get married.
Since then, the building in Getreidegasse with its beautiful courtyard, not much has changed, apart from the Rococo facade rebuilt in classical style. The building is now owned by the International Mozarteum Foundation, which since 1880 has made it a museum dedicated to the musician. Inside you will find some of the most priceless objects that belonged to the musical genius, like the violin used by the child, the concert violin, harpsichord, pianoforte, then manuscripts, portraits and letters of the Mozart family.
The first floor of the museum is divided into three themes: “Mozart and the University of Salzburg”, “The friendship between Mozart and some families Salzburg” and “Sacred music and the cult of saints.” Moreover, since 1981 this part of Mozart’s birthplace home of the annual special exhibitions organized by the Fondazione International Mozarteum and having always as an argument the composer’s life.
The second floor is dedicated to the theme “Mozart in the theater.” Numerous dioramas (miniature stage) shows the history of the reception of the works of Mozart and documents the various forms of interpretation of time.
Mozart’s house in Makartplatz
In this house the Mozart family lived from 1773 to 1787.
The need to move from the house of Getreidegasse depended largely on the career of Mozart. As early as 1765, in fact, when Amadeus was about 9 years old, Leopold complained about the lack of space for themselves and their children in need of private rooms to practice and work without obstruct each other.
The house Makartplatz became available in 1773 and the Mozart family moved there after returning from a trip to Vienna, which lasted a few months. The house remained the property of Mozart for many years, although for the most part there is only Leopold lived due to the death of his wife, in 1778, the departure of the son Amadeus in 1780 and the marriage of his daughter Nannerl in 1784.
After Leopold’s death, the house was inhabited by new owners until the Second World War, when in 1944 a bomb destroyed two thirds of it. Following the old projects, however, it was possible to rebuild it and the inauguration took place on 26 January 1996.
In 1989 the whole building was taken over by the International Mozarteum Foundation, which has transformed into the museum.
The Getreidegasse
The Getreidegasse is the most charming street of Salzburg, a street full of shops, typical restaurants and chocolatiers, from whose windows stand out chocolates of all kinds, first of all the inevitable balls Mozart. Today, the majority of tourists are drawn to this corner of the city just for shopping though, looking away from the shops, you can admire the architectural beauty of the buildings and the peculiarity of the details. Decorated with hand-wrought iron and its rich facades dating back to the sixteenth century, although further changes were made during the nineteenth century. However, its origins are certainly medieval. On Getreidegasse open important buildings and historic buildings, the most important of which is the birthplace of Mozart, the number 9. The particularity of these constructions is to be tall and narrow, with windows that become smaller and smaller from the first floor upwards. On the surface they appear to be very very spacious, but actually extend rear opening in the courtyards.
The courtyards have have been developing over time, becoming lodges that connect the apartments with elegant service and those with deposits, in which, in modern times, have sprung up shops organized in real arcades.
Salzburg is worth visiting for its excellent cuisine.
The cuisine of the city is huge, ranging from rustic inns to fine dining, from wine bars to traditional pubs, clubs that offer specialties to those offering international menus. In short, there’s something for everyone! What is certain is that the province of Salzburg has the highest number of award-winning restaurants in Austria, many of which are right next to Salzburg.
The dishes take up the main Austrian specialties, enriched by the influence of German cuisine. Among the desserts, are the famous Mozart balls (Mozartkugeln), delicious chocolate balls filled, and the famous Sachertorte, from Vienna. The typical dish of the city is, however, another sweet, told Salzburger Nockerln, sweet dumplings of Salzburg, a sort of meringue with its shape resembles the three hills of Salzburg.
