Mozart's Birthplace: A Window into a Musical Genius
Explore the early life of a musical genius at Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthplace in the heart of Salzburg's historic Getreidegasse.
Step into the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at his birthplace in Salzburg's Getreidegasse. This meticulously preserved museum offers a glimpse into the early life and family surroundings that shaped one of history's greatest composers.
A brief summary to Mozart's Birthplace
- Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg, 5020, AT
- +43662844313
- Visit website
Local tips
- Purchase the Salzburg Card for free admission to Mozart's Birthplace and other city museums, plus unlimited use of public transport.
- Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds, especially during peak season.
- Allow at least one hour for a thorough visit of the museum.
- Consider a combination ticket for Mozart's Birthplace and Mozart's Residence for a comprehensive experience.
- Note that Mozart's Birthplace is not wheelchair accessible.
Getting There
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Walking
Mozart's Birthplace is located in Getreidegasse, in the heart of Salzburg's Old Town. From Salzburg Cathedral, head southwest on Domplatz towards the Old Market (Alter Markt). Continue through the Old Market and turn left onto Getreidegasse. Walk down the street until you find number 9 on your left. The walk is short and easy, taking only a few minutes.
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Public Transport
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station), take bus lines 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 23, 24, 27, or 28 to the Hanuschplatz stop or bus lines 1, 8, 10, 23, 24, or 28 to Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. From either stop, it is a short walk to Getreidegasse and Mozart's Birthplace. A single bus fare costs between €1 and €2.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Salzburg. A taxi ride from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Getreidegasse takes approximately 2 minutes and costs between €6 and €8.
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Parking
If driving, the nearest parking garages are Altstadtgarage A and Altstadtgarage B. These garages are about a 7-10 minute walk to Mozart's Birthplace. At Altstadtgarage A, parking costs €0.55 for each 10 minutes, with a maximum daily rate of €24.20. Altstadtgarage B has similar rates.
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Getreidegasse 9
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