Salzburg Secrets
Sachertorte
Café Sacher in Salzburg, Austria
The original cake was created in 1832 in Vienna where Prince Metternich of Austria requested a dessert for a special occasion. The chef of the royalty was sick so that 16-year-old Franz Sacher filled in to bake a cake that is known worldwide.
The original Sachertorte is still hand-made using Sachers recipe to this day. It’s best enjoyed with your favorite coffee and a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream.
Mozarts footprints
Mozarts Wohnhaus
In this house Mozart lived until 1870 and then moved to Vienna to find more freedom. Original documents and portraits, as well as Mozart's chamber piano, can be viewed in the museum today. It’s quite modern and offers audio/video impressions to recreate the scene.
Insider tip: at the event „Lange Nacht der Museen“ you can get into many different places in Salzburg with just one ticket.
🗓️ When? 5th of October 2024
📍 Where? Salzburg, Austria
⏳ Time? 18-24:00
🗝️ What? Museums, galleries, etc.
Ticket also valid for shuttle buses, the Mönchsberg elevator and the fortress railway.
🔎 More info: www.langenacht.orf.at
Tickets are available in advance at all participating museums and cultural institutions. In this and at the "Treffpunkt Museum" also on the day of the event.
Mozarts Geburtshaus
The exhibition also shows the history of the entire Mozart family: with his father Leopold and his sister Nannerl. Mozart toured throughout Europe as a child so that there are many letters that Mozart exchanged with his family. The violin on which Mozart played as a child is also on display. On exceptional occasions, this is awarded to extremely talented children who are allowed to play the violin.
Insider tip: escape the crowds and prebook your tickets. Best time to go is in autumn or spring. Do some research about Salzburg back in the times when Mozart was alive to understand more about the exhibition.
Https://austria-forum.org/af/AustriaWiki/Geschichte_der_Stadt_Salzburg
Altstadt Salzburg
Getreidegasse
It has been a major road since Roman times and quite unclear what the name „Getreidegasse" is derived from - „Getreide" means cereal but this is no option since the medieval name that was partly used up to the 19th century was „Trabegasse" from „traben“ which means to trot.
Insider tip: if planning some shopping for gifts, take a look in a couple of stores because they often carry similar products for different prices. Small alleys lead off the main street – do wander down these as lots of smaller shops and nice cafés can be found there.
☕️ Cafés: Coffee Häferl in University Square 6 with a good coffee selection, food & more. Café N°5 in University Square 15 with great breakfast, speciality coffee & more. Both are located in these small alleys mentioned before.
🍽️ Restaurant: Meissl & Schaden in Getreidegasse 50 for Schnitzl lovers.
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