Salzburg, the city of Mozart, is about 60 km from Bad Ischl.

Salzburg is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 1997, Salzburg’s “Old Town” with its splendid Medieval Bishops’ Residence (the Residenz), the picturesque “Getreidegasse” where Mozart was born, and its numerous beautiful squares was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Cultural and Natural Heritage. This will ensure that the beauty of this city will be protected for many generations to come.

As far back as anyone can remember, the rich mineral resources found in Salzburg and the surrounding areas have always contributed to the wealth of Salzburg’s sovereign princes – from the salt of Halleiner Dürrnberg to the marble of Untersburg. The Archbishopric of Salzburg was an ecclesiastical state of the Holy Roman Empire, and the archbishops of Salzburg knew how to market these minerals and this source of income helped to provide them with a secure economic basis. Major building programmes were realized, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s architecture. The Salzburg Residence (Salzburger Residenz), the New Residence (Neue Residenz), Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell), Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn) and many other impressive buildings are a demonstration of the power of the archbishops of Salzburg.

Culture holidays in Salzburg

Salzburg is an enchanting city steeped in culture and history and it boasts a host of cultural attractions such as the Salzburg festival (Salzburger Festspiele), numerous splendid buildings and countless museums. If you are planning on doing a lot of sightseeing, we recommend the “SalzburgLand Card”. It is an all-inclusive card which entitles you to discounts on cultural events and various tours and excursions, free admission to many attractions and free use of public transport in the city. It is available from all tourist offices, numerous hotels, guesthouses, inns and anywhere that you see the “SalzburgLand Card” sign.

The most popular places of interest in Salzburg

• Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg)
  It was originally constructed under Archbishop Gebhard in 1077, extended by Archbishop Leonhard of Keutschach and completed in the 17th century. The Fortress is Salzburg’s landmark and is also the largest completely preserved castle in Central Europe.
  
  
• Mozart Square (Mozartplatz)
  Located in Salzburg’s city centre, this square owes its special character to the Mozart monument which was created by Ludwig von Schwanthaler.
  
  
• Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn)
  Hellbrunn Palace is an early Baroque castle, or palace, set in a beautiful park with world-famous trick fountains.
  Today one can experience in their almost unchanged form what once entertained and pleased the archbishops: mysterious grottos, water-operated moving figures and playful fountains in every nook and cranny of the palace.
  
  
• Mozart’s birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born at Getreidegasse N° 9 on 27th January 1756. The Mozart family’s dwelling now houses the Mozart Museum where you can view a collection of documents and pictures and a selection of W.A. Mozart’s instruments.
  
  
• The Getreidegasse
  The Getreidegasse is Salzburg’s most famous shopping street. This enchanting street in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town has its very own atmosphere and natural charm. It is adorned with traditional wrought iron shop signs, ornate porches, elaborate facades and picturesque arcades and courtyards. 

Salzburg airport provides a good link if you are visiting the nearby Salzkammergut region.

Property on offer in Salzburg and the Salzkammergut region.