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Salzburg · Austria

Mozart’s Birthplace

Known locally as Mozarts Geburtshaus

The yellow townhouse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born now presents family objects, instruments and interpretation in the heart of Salzburg.

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Mozart’s Birthplace Elisa.rolle / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Region
Salzburg
Last checked
8 Aug 2026

Why visit

Choose it for a focused introduction to Mozart that fits easily into an old-town walking day.

What you will see

  • Expect compact rooms and stairs in a historic building.
  • Look for original instruments and family material.
  • Book or arrive early in busy periods if possible.

History

Mozart was born here in 1756 and spent his early childhood in the family apartment; the building later became a museum devoted to his life, family and musical growth.

Photographs

Mozart’s Birthplace

Elisa.rolle / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Use Getreidegasse museum entrance as the practical arrival point.

  2. 2

    Expect compact rooms and stairs in a historic building.

  3. 3

    Check the official source on the day for closures, events or changed access arrangements.

About Salzburg

Baroque Salzburg, Mozart heritage, a major fortress and dramatic mountain attractions give this state strong city-and-alpine variety.

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