A DAY TRIP TO SALZBURG
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Explore the beautiful city of Salzburg and the surrounding historic and cultural landscape of the Salzkammergut based at the Platzl Hotel Munich. Both are easily reached by Premium Bus in just two hours from Munich. We offer day trips to Mozart’s birthplace Salzburg every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for a day full of culture, cuisine and history.
Located directly on the River Salzach, the city is a popular destination and has been the venue for many important events in history. Salzburg was re-founded by Bishop Rupert in 696 as his see city. The city’s main source of income at the time was salt mining and the salt trade, which led to the city being named “Salzburg” (“salt castle”) in 755. Its most famous resident, however, was composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born here in 1756. He was an ingénue in playing both the piano and violin and in composing original works. At the age of 8, the Wonderchild was taken by his parents on his first concert tours, along with his talented sister Nannerl. In 1772, Mozart was appointed chief court musician by the archbishop of Salzburg, a position he held until he begged to be released from service in 1777. This was followed by many journeys and work as a freelance composer and piano teacher. A few weeks after the 1791 première of “The Magic Flute”, Mozart died in Vienna at the age of 35. The cult of Mozart took a few decades to become established, hitting a high point with the erection of a monument in his honour in 1856. In 1996, Salzburg’s historic city centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The most famous attractions of the city include the ornate old town and the medieval Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace with its breath-taking gardens and the Mirabell Palace. The city’s location directly on the Salzach River gives the city a special atmosphere. Salzburg is also well-known far beyond the borders of Austria for its music festivals and offers everything you could desire in terms of both culture and cuisine. From tender Wiener Schnitzel to the famous Kaiserschmarrn pancakes, and the delicate chocolate Mozartkugel, you will definitely feel pampered by the luxurious delights on offer across the city centre.
The day trip will start with a walking tour of the historic city centre and a look at the city’s impressive buildings. The trip then continues at the Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut, a beautiful lake that extends eleven kilometres in length and is 2.5 kilometres across on the northern edge of the Alps at an altitude of 539 metres above the sea level. You can choose to take a boat ride to the village of St. Wolfgang and visit the pilgrimage church there or enjoy the panoramic views across the lake. On the return trip, you’ll stop at the Mondsee, where “The Sound of Music” was filmed.
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A Trip to Mozart's Hometown
Have you ever been to Salzburg? This beautiful city, known as the “City of Mozart,” is very close to Munich, making it an excellent destination for a day trip. Head there in the morning, return in the evening, and there’s plenty to experience in between. We’ll tell you what to expect.
Getting to Salzburg
Both Salzburg, the city of Mozart, and the Salzkammergut region are easily accessible in about 2 hours by bus or train. While bus tickets are slightly cheaper, the train ride from Munich to Salzburg is faster.
If you’d like to travel a bit further and explore the Salzkammergut and its lakes, you can also take the bus or drive there by car.
Tip: Did you know? If you have a Deutschlandticket, you can use it to travel all the way to Salzburg at no extra cost.
Where does Salzburg get its name?
Located directly on the Salzach River, the city is a popular tourist destination and has been the site of many historically significant events. In 696, Salzburg was refounded by Bishop Rupert as a bishopric. At that time, the city’s main sources of income were salt production and the salt trade, which is why it was given the name “Salzburg” in 755.
Salzburg's Most Famous Resident: Mozart
Salzburg’s most famous resident, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born in 1756. His talent for the piano, the violin, and composition became apparent at an early age. At just 8 years old, the “child prodigy” embarked on his first concert tours with his parents and his equally talented sister, Nannerl. In 1772, Mozart was appointed concertmaster of the Salzburg Court Orchestra by the Prince-Archbishop and held this position until he requested his resignation in 1777. This was followed by many travels and work as a freelance composer and piano teacher. A few weeks after the premiere of his famous work The Magic Flute, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 at the age of 35. However, the true “Mozart cult” did not begin until 1856 with the erection of his monument. In 1996, Salzburg’s Old Town was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What are the top attractions in Salzburg?
Among the most famous sights in the City of Mozart are not only the magnificent Old Town but also the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress, which is considered the city’s landmark, Hellbrunn Palace with its breathtaking palace gardens, and Mirabell Palace. Salzburg’s location right on the Salzach River gives the city a very special atmosphere.
Salzburg is also known far beyond Austria’s borders for its festivals and is often referred to as the “Festival City.” Whether it’s cuisine or culture, there’s something for everyone. From a juicy Wiener schnitzel to the famous Kaiserschmarrn and the delicate Mozartkugel, you can treat yourself to culinary delights after exploring the Old Town.
Day Trip to Salzburg and the Salzkammergut
If you’d rather not plan the trip yourself, you’re also welcome to book a day trip to Salzburg organized by us.
The day trip begins with a stroll through the historic old town, where you can admire the impressive architecture of this city on the Salzach River. The journey continues through the Salzkammergut region to Lake Wolfgang, which is 11 kilometers long and 2.5 kilometers wide and lies on the northern edge of the Alps at an elevation of 539 meters above sea level. At the stunning Lake Wolfgang, you can choose to take a boat ride to St. Wolfgang, visit the pilgrimage church, or simply enjoy the panoramic view of the lake. On the return trip, we’ll make a stop at Lake Mondsee, the setting for the movie “The Sound of Music.”