AustriaSalzburgThings to DoMozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)

Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus)

4.6
Salzburg1.5-2 hours
Historic house and museum

About

Located on the famous Getreidegasse shopping street, this bright yellow apartment building is the exact spot where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756. Today, the preserved rooms serve as a fascinating museum showcasing his early life, family letters, and original musical instruments.

Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus) 1

Highlights

What makes this place special

Mozart's childhood violin
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Mozart's childhood violin

View the actual mini violin played by the musical prodigy.

The family letters
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The family letters

Read personal, historic correspondence that reveals the daily lives of the Mozarts.

The preserved kitchen
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The preserved kitchen

Walk through the historic, rustic kitchen showing typical eighteenth-century living.

Things to Know

Tips for your visit
  • •The museum interior is not fully wheelchair accessible due to narrow, historic steps
  • •Photography is strictly forbidden inside the exhibition rooms to protect the historic items
  • •A combined ticket is available with Mozart's Residence located across the river

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