Overview
Getreidegasse is the historic shopping street running through the heart of Salzburg's Old Town, famous for its traditional wrought-iron shop signs dating to the Middle Ages. Even McDonald's must hang a wrought-iron sign here, preserving the medieval atmosphere perfectly. Alongside Mozart's Birthplace at No. 9, the narrow street is packed with traditional shops, Mozartkugel stores, boutiques, and cafes. Hidden restaurants and galleries can be found through the courtyard passages (Durchhäuser) between buildings. Free to visit. In the center of the Old Town.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (shops generally 09:00-18:00).
Travel Tips
Visit early morning or in the evening to avoid crowds. Pass through the courtyard passages (Durchhäuser) between buildings to discover hidden restaurants and galleries.
Hotels near Getreidegasse
Hotels and guesthouses in Salzburg, Altstadt, Salzburg
Other attractions in Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, towering over the city with sweeping views of Salzburg.
Mozart's Birthplace
The yellow building at Getreidegasse 9 where Mozart was born, now a museum of his early life.
Mirabell Palace & Gardens
The 'Sound of Music' filming location — a gorgeous Baroque garden with the Alps as a backdrop.
Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains
The Archbishop's summer palace, famous for its 400-year-old playful trick fountains.
Untersberg Mountain
An Alpine peak just south of Salzburg, with a cable car to the 1,853m summit for 360-degree panoramas.
Schloss Leopoldskron & Lake
The real filming location for the Von Trapp mansion in 'The Sound of Music,' with a picture-perfect lake reflection.
Salzkammergut Lake District
76 lakes surrounded by Alpine peaks near Salzburg — Austria's most celebrated natural landscape.