Getreidegasse & Mozart's Birthplace

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: In the heart of the old town, between the river and the Mönchsberg.
• Mozart's Birthplace: At No. 9, a museum about the composer's early life.
• Passages: Look for small passageways (Durchhäuser) linking to parallel streets.

The story of Getreidegasse

Getreidegasse, once the "grain lane", is Salzburg's busiest shopping street. Its tall, narrow houses are decorated with ornate wrought-iron signs, even for modern international brands.

At No. 9, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756. His family's apartment is now a museum showing his childhood violin, letters and portraits.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Look up at the historic guild signs above the shops.
• Look up at the wrought-iron shop signs.
• Visit Mozart's Birthplace at No. 9.

What's around Getreidegasse

• Mozart's BirthplaceAt No. 9.
• UniversitätsplatzMarket square behind the lane.
• Collegiate ChurchBaroque church.
• Salzburg Cathedral5 minutes away.

Questions travellers ask