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CULTURAL DELIGHTS TRADITION & MODERNITY FINEST CUISINE

MOZARTEUM FOUNDATION An Institution for Special Experiences

MODERN DESIGN

How Salzburg’s Creatives Reinterpret Art

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Culinary Delights Overlooking the Rooftops

Asmik Gregorian made festival history in the role of “Salome” in 2018 (top). Christian Thielemann honours the Easter Festival with the Sächsische Staatskapelle (left). Cecilia Bartoli shines in a Händel opera this time (middle). Gianluca Capuano delivers fantastic music for “Alcina” (right).

SALZBURG, THE FESTIVAL CIT Y Salzburg is a real festival hub from mid-April to the end of August. The Easter Festival, the Whitsun Festival, and the Salzburg Festival transform the city into the epicentre of the exceptional every year. The latter celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020.

Text: Cay Bubendorfer Photos: Salzburg Festival/Ruth Walz, Monika Rittershaus, Easter Festival/Creutzinger, Kristian Schuller/Decca

Easter with Maestro Thielemann Christian Thielemann and Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden grace the Salzburg Easter Festival, which takes place from the 13th to 22nd of April, with their presence for the seventh time. This year’s festival focuses on Richard Wagner’s “Meistersinger von Nürnberg”. Together with the wonderful violinist Frank Peter Zimmer, Thielemann and his orchestra can be experienced in concert. Guest conductor Mariss Janson performs symphonies by Haydn and Mahler, while Christoph Eschenbach takes charge of the choral concerto featuring Dvorak’s “Stabat Mater”. The chamber concert also welcomes a prominent guest: Tobias Moretti is the narrator of Schönberg’s “Ode to Napoleon Bonaparte”. A contemporary focus is manifested by the premiere of the chamber opera “Thérèse” by Philipp Maintz.

Cecilia Bartoli and the “Heavenly Voices” Under the title “Voci Celesti - Heavenly Voices”, the Salzburg Whitsun Festival (from the 7th to 10th of June) dedicates itself to the memory of the great castrato voices. With “Alcina”, director Cecilia Bartoli once

again places a Händel opera at the centre of the festival. “La Bartoli” herself plays the title role, while countertenor Philippe Jaroussky sings the role of Ruggiero, which Händel wrote for the castrato Giovanni Carestini in 1735. For the first time since the two premieres in 1735, the audience can experience Händel’s opera in direct comparison with Nicola Porpora’s competitor “Polifemo”, in which the celebrated castrato Farinelli shone at the time. Heavenly voices resound once more in a gala concert titled “Farinelli & Friends”. Hosted by star tenor Rolando Villazón, it features baroque arias and scenes. The opulent music film “Farinelli - Il Castrato” follows as the proverbial icing on the cake.

Summer of Myths The myths of the antiquity ask eternally valid questions regarding our existence. They tell of war, flight, revenge, guilt, and atonement. Director Markus Hinterhäuser has chosen mythical stories as a leitmotif for the Salzburg Festival Summer 2019. It pervades operas, dramas, and concerts alike. The tragic Medea, the blamelessly guilty Oedipus, the fateful conflicts of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegro”, and Mozart’s “Idomeneo” use the opera stage to seduce us with the magic of antiquity, while Jacques Offenbach answered the antiquity cult of his time with social

satire in his operetta “Orphée aux enfers”. The magnificent “Salome” from the summer of 2018 is reintroduced alongside the spectacular “Alcina” from the Salzburg Whitsun Festival. The epics of antiquity are not referred to as hymns without reason. The pain and tears in works by composers ranging from Palestrina to Nono transform into tonal shapes in the “Ouverture spirituelle”.

In the following year, the “Festspiel Myth” itself takes centre stage to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Naturally, an event as prestigious as the Salzburg Festival is expected to honour such an occasion accordingly.

Thus, everyone involved is particularly motivated to make next year as memorable as possible. The jubilee programme is still under lock and key. President Helga Rabl-Stadler did, however, divulge that it includes references to both the past and future. One major element has already been revealed: the Salzburg Museum, in close cooperation with the Salzburg Festival, is organising a special exhibition that illustrates the centennial history of the world-famous event in exciting scenes and perspectives.

For further information: www.salzburgerfestspiele.at and www.osterfestspiele-salzburg.at

A FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO MOZART The Mozart Week in January and the contemporary Dialogues Festival in November, as well as the chamber music season and accompanying exhibitions in between, show how the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg turns Mozart into an ongoing experience.

Text: Cay Bubendorfer Photos: Wolfgang Lienbacher, Christian Schneider

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olando Villazón made his debut as artistic director of the Mozart Week in January 2019 with a brilliant programme. “Mozart Lives!” was his motto for ten days of a truly spectacular programme featuring Mozart only. His efforts conquered new venues and the hearts of a diverse audience. Wolfgang Amadé Mozart is once again the sole contributor to the upcoming Mozart Festival (from 23rd of January to 2nd of February 2020). The focus is on works in which woodwinds and brass players play the first violin, so to speak. Mozart composed many of these masterpieces for his musician friends, such as the virtuoso clarinettist Anton Stadler. The large stage project promises an extraordinary constellation: artist Robert Wilson stages the oratorio “Messiah”. Mozart created his adaptation of the famous Händel oratorio for his friend Baron van Swieten, translated the text into German, and rewrote all the parts for wind instruments.

Conductor Marc Minkowski, a former artistic director of the Mozart Week, returns to Salzburg for this project with his Musiciens du Louvre and a host of hand-picked singers.

In the Mirror: The New Ones Andreas Fladvad-Geier, the artistic director of the Mozarteum Foundation, perceives the contemporary Dialogues Festival (from 22nd of November to 1st of December 2019) as a mirror for the Mozart Week at the beginning of the year. It presents new sounds under the motto “Change of Location” - not only in the concert hall, but also in cof-

fee houses and public squares. With contemporary music, interpreted by both renowned and up-and-coming musicians, the ten-day festival creates a vibrant sound space which still allows sufficient room for an exchange between New Music and related arts, such as dance and video. Andreas Fladvad-Geier pins his hopes on the young generation: “No Spotify in the world can replace the live experience. That’s what we need to communicate.”

The Unknown Leopold If he were still alive, Leopold Mozart would celebrate his 300th birthday on the 14th of November 2019. Who was the man who supported and challenged his brilliant son from his earliest childhood? The foundation shares the clues it unearthed in a special exhibition in the Mozart Residence from 5th of April 2019 to 9th of February 2020. It is not titled “Musician - Manager - Man” by chance, after all. Leopold Mozart is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and versatile musical personalities of his time. He was a productive composer, long-time court musician, and vice kapellmeister, as well as an excellent music teacher. The sociability of the Mozart household is well-documented. It’s also no secret that Leopold Mozart organised the concert tours of his prodigies perfectly.

Handwritten letters and notes, documents, and pictures on display in the exhibition highlight the unknown sides of “Papa Mozart”: the enlightened freethinker in Catholic Salzburg, the scholar, and the collector. The special show was conceived by Salzburg-based architect and cartoonist

Thomas Wizany, who also developed the exhibition concept in Mozart’s Birthplace. Anton Pustet has published a bilingual volume titled “Musician - Manager - Man” to accompany the exhibition.

Mozart in Chamber Format The festivals organised by the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg regularly contribute highlights to the cultural life of Mozart’s hometown. The season’s programme in terms of chamber music is equally as high-calibre.

The Great Hall and the intimate Vienna Hall of the Mozarteum provide a stage for renowned ensembles and soloists, as well as the rising stars of chamber play. As the name suggests, the performers could typically fit into a palace chamber. In reference to the introduction of a motif by one instrument and the response from others, writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe compared this form of classical music to a conversation. The Great Hall and the intimate Vienna Hall of the Mozarteum provide a stage for renowned ensembles and soloists, as well as the rising stars of chamber play. Mozart’s music encounters his role models and successors to this day. New experiences are provided by young formats such as the series “After Work in Vienna Hall” with open doors and bar service from 5.30pm. Before the summer break, visitors can experience the gripping combination of chamber music and elements of rock, jazz, and folk with the young duo “progressive strings vienna" in June.

For further information: www.mozarteum.at

Artistic director Rolando Villazón presents his Mozart Week programme (top), in which conductor Marc Minkowski graces Salzburg with his Musiciens de Louvre (bottom). The Great Hall, designed by Munich architect Richard Berndl, is one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world for many Mozart enthusiasts.

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SALZBURG’S VERSATILE WALKING TR AILS Twisty alleys, tranquil promenades, and majestic vantage points: during varied discovery tours through the city one can follow the traces of modern art and baroque history.

Text: Jeanette Fuchs Photos: Tourismus Salzburg

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ts sights and cultural highlights make Salzburg an ideal place to experience on foot. A stroll through the world-famous Getreidegasse, which leads to Alter Markt, is a must for many visitors. The special flair of Salzburg can also be experienced on the spacious squares such as Residenzplatz, Domplatz, and Mozartplatz. However, the less well-known routes through the Old Town, along the Salzach or up the Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg, are the ones that offer numerous special features. Visitors are often surprised by the many other facets of this remarkable city once they leave the beaten track.

Baroque Buildings and Modern Architecture

Salzburg’s Beer Culture

The so-called Creative Walk, which leads from the main station to the Old Town and further south, is an exciting contrast to the city’s baroque sights. It leads past numerous galleries and architectural features, such as the Mozarteum, and offers a successful fusion of tradition and modernity. A visit to the Mirabell Garden is always worthwhile. South of the Old Town, one finds the Sculpture Park of Arenberg Palace and the Unikum Sky with its contrasting views and insights.

From Church to Church

Above the Roofs of the City

One of the paths leading down from the Mönchsberg passes the Augustiner Bräustübl, Austria’s largest beer restaurant. The beer is served straight from wooden barrels in stone mugs. Guests can settle down in one of the richly decorated drinking halls or enjoy the summer sun under chestnut trees in the beer garden. Beer enthusiasts can explore other places rich in tradition and beer culture on a variety of trails. While Sternbräu, Gablerbräu, and Stiegl-Keller are located in the heart of the Old Town, Stiegl-Gut Wildshut and Trumer Privatbrauerei are exciting points of interest just outside the gates of Salzburg.

Salzburg is rich in churches. The historic buildings serve as guideposts for a circular route of a very special kind: the Nonnberg Collegial Church is an ideal early-morning starting point from which to reach the Salzburg Cathedral via the Cajetan Church. In the cathedral, one can marvel at treasures such as Mozart’s baptismal font or the shadow play of French artist Christian Boltanski in the choral crypt.

From there one continues to a former stone church in the catacombs of St. Peter, and via the Franciscan Church to the Collegiate Church.

After a stop at the Holy Trinity Church on the right side of the Salzach, the Loreto Church with its “Loreto Child” forms the conclusion of this path. It makes sense to research the times of worship in advance, as viewings during mass are only allowed in exceptional cases.

The Mönchsberg offers art combined with breath-taking panoramic views. The glass front of the Mönchsberg Lift, designed by Eva Schlegel, immediately catches the eye. Once one has arrived at the top, it is worth exploring both the Museum der Moderne and the winding paths in its immediate vicinity. Following these trails, one passes “Numbers in the Woods” by artist Mario Merz and the “Sky Space” by artist James Turrell. Both works are part of the “Walk of Modern Art”, a fascinating trail for art lovers with no less than 13 stops.

These also include “Sphaera” by Stephan Balkenhol on Kapitelplatz and “Beyond Recall”, an installation on Staatsbrücke by Brigitte Kowanz. Manfred Wakolbinger’s eleven-metre-long sculpture “Connection” is yet another tour highlight.

City Mountains The Kapuzinerberg on the left and the Mönchsberg on the right side of the Salzach are perfect for relaxing in an urban environment. Both offer numerous idyllic hiking trails with views of the Old Town. Nature lovers are drawn to the Gaisberg, a recreation area with many walking and hiking paths. In addition to the stroller-friendly circular hiking trail, it boasts other routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Several rest and refreshment stops, such as Kohlmayer’s Gaisbergspitz, Rauchenbühelhütte, and Zistelalm make a trip up Gaisberg with its fantastic views of Salzburg worthwhile. With many mountains in its vicinity, it’s fortunate that Salzburg looks beautiful from every angle.

Be it historical buildings, modern sculptures, or imposing churches, Salzburg surprises with a variety of discovery trails on unknown paths and its numerous idyllic lookout points.

The Vega Observatory in Anthering near Salzburg is perceived as a pioneer among observation stations (left). If you love heights, don’t miss an ascent with the Untersbergbahn (top). If you prefer a more natureoriented experience, SonnenMoor offers insights into the traditional production of natural products (bottom).

E X PERIENCE S T H AT L A S T FOR A L L E T ERNIT Y Culture, art, and wonderful architecture - Salzburg is full of surprises and special attractions. The surrounding areas are, however, just as innovative as the city itself. Here are three destinations that guarantee unique experiences.

Text: Eva Goldschald Photos: Haus der Natur/Simmerstatter, SonnenMoor, Tourismusverband Grödig

A View of the Stars

Time Travel in Harmony with Nature

Modernity at Lofty Heights

The Haus der Natur is a permanent fixture in Salzburg in terms of science and experiences for the whole family. It has been pursuing its educational mission for years. Its latest special attraction continues this tradition. In August 2018, the most modern public observatory in Central Europe, which consists of two separate domes and two ASA telescopes, opened its doors just outside Salzburg’s city limits. The dome housing the larger telescope can be retracted completely and thus offers spectacular views of the sky above.

Depending on the ocular, this telescope is capable of magnifying objects up to a thousand times, meaning one can even watch the astronauts leaving the ISS space station. The architecture of the building is equally impressive. Magnificent views of the sky in all directions and a future-oriented, environmentally friendly energy concept make this observatory a pioneer among its kind. An inhouse photovoltaic system supplies the entire building with electricity. As long as the sky is clear, the observatory welcomes visitors every Monday and Tuesday evening, thus offering a close-up experience of the universe with free admission.

In 1972, the company SonnenMoor started manufacturing and distributing moor and herbal products for internal and external application.

The uniqueness of the produce is manifested by the balanced blend of moor and herbs in their pure natural quality. The “Moor- und Kräutererlebniswelt” allows visitors to embark on a journey through the valuable natural treasures of our region. In exciting lectures, the employees talk about the development, processing, and use of various herbs - from past to present. Fritz Fink founded the business 50 years ago and has been passing on his healing knowledge over generations ever since. While strolling through the exhibition rooms, it becomes clear that this is where nature resides. The wallpaper is made of herbs and thus exudes fragrance accordingly. The walls are plastered with clay and one can marvel at all sorts of old tools. The herb press from days long gone is but one example. Visitors enter the exhibition via a wooden bridge serenaded by birds. Illuminated glass walls show the moor landscapes in all seasons, while a large window showcases modern day moor production. Group tours take place throughout the year from Tuesday to Saturday.

The Untersbergbahn cableway transports up to 130,000 people per year to the Geiereck mountain station on Salzburger Hochtrohn at an altitude of 1,776 metres. The two-cable gondola lift made its first journey in 1961 and has mastered an altitude difference of approx. 1,320 metres ever since. In November last year, the gondolas, which had reached the ripe age of 36 years at the time, were replaced. Like their predecessors, they each weigh 3.2 tons and offer space for 50 people plus one lift attendant. If you transport passengers at such lofty heights (the highest point is 286 metres above ground), you must ensure safety. The cables, gondolas, technology, and brake system are therefore checked carefully before every journey. The breath-taking ride is worth its while, as it offers spectacular panoramic views from the Alpine foothills to the Watzmann. By the way: Salzburger Hochtrohn is merely one of the destinations accessible from the mountain station. Several hiking trails branch off towards Zeppezauerhaus, Störhaus, Hochalm, and ToniLenz-Hütte, as well as to the ice caves of Schellenberg. Most mountain huts are open from May to October. Don’t forget to pack your hiking boots - they might just come in handy.

For further information: www.hausdernatur.at/de/sternwarte

For further information: www.sonnenmoor.at/erlebniswelt

For further information: www.untersbergbahn.at

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Relax above the roofs of the city. With numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars, some of Salzburg’s culinary epicentres offer spectacular views of Mozart’s hometown.

CULINARY DELIGHTS WITH A VIEW Fancy a spot of brunch, a dinner, or an after-work drink? Above the rooftops of the city, a number of restaurants, bars, and cafés offer both delicacies and spectacular views.

Text: Daniela Stollnberger Photos: Imlauer Sky Bar, M32, Franziskischlössl/Florian Stürzenbaum

Café Bazar

Stadtalm

Imlauer Sky Bar & Restaurant

A location steeped in history. When you sit down in Café Bazar, you are swept back in time to when cafés were frequented by artists, poets, and thinkers every afternoon. The coffee house has been the first choice of distinguished celebrities since its opening day. Marlene Dietrich, Max Reinhardt, and many more met here to enjoy the view of the Old Town and the fortress from the winter garden. Naturally, Café Bazar still attracts a number of celebrities today: Cecilia Bartoli, Rolando Villazon, Birgit Minichmayr, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Nina Hoss, to name but a few.

Alpine pasture ambience in the city centre? Welcome to the Stadtalm!

Located in the heart of the city and yet with rural flair, this rustic restaurant enchants with homestyle cooking and a cosy terrace. The Stadtalm is a mere ten-minute walk away from the Festival Hall, while the Mönchsberg lift offers a more comfortable alternative. If you’d like to spend the night, the house offers renovated rooms with sufficient space for guests. The allows you to enjoy the view at breakfast too.

The Imlauer Restaurant, with its spectacular Skybar, is located directly opposite the Salzburg Congress. Visitors can marvel at a view featuring the pilgrimage church of Maria Plain, the Mönchsberg, and the Mülln Church. The menu lists exquisite starters, soups, pasta, fish dishes, and desserts. Make sure to reserve a table, as the location is very popular among locals!

Café Sacher

Traditional and rustic - the Stieglkeller embodies beer culture, hospitality, and Salzburg’s traditions. At this special venue, the Gassner family invites guests to explore the heart of the city from a typical Austrian angle. Local delicacies, freshly tapped beer, and hearty home cooking taste twice as good with a beautiful view from the garden.

Ascend and enjoy the city from above! A very special location with a fascinating view of the hustle and bustle in the city below awaits visitors on the Mönchsberg: the restaurant, bar, and café named M32. The terrace is regarded as one of the most beautiful in Mozart’s hometown.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or evening dinner - the menu is extensive, the view is impressive, and the ambience highly dignified.

Franziskischlössl

Seven Senses

The Franziskischlössl is a former defence structure in a dreamy, romantic, and magical location on the Kapuzinerberg. Here guests dine in an oasis surrounded by time-honoured walls, loads of greenery, and enchanting roses that bloom in the premises’ own rose garden. The building, which is almost 400 years old, regularly hosts culinary events. Moreover, the venue can be booked for weddings. A fantastic background for photos is guaranteed.

Luxury as far as the eye can see: the new Hotel Stein combines design, art, and lifestyle like no other location in Salzburg. The concept extends to the jaw-dropping Seven Senses rooftop terrace. The panoramic view from the 7th floor of the building showcases the city’s most beautiful assets: Old Town, fortress, and cathedral. Breakfast is served from 7am to noon, dinner from 5pm to 10pm. Seven Senses also offers a special weekend menu from Friday to Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Those keen on experiencing typical Austrian coffee house culture first hand and unadulterated should definitely treat themselves to a visit to the legendary Hotel Sacher. The terrace of the adjoining bar is located directly on the Salzach promenade and offers a wonderful view of Fortress Hohensalzburg. Coffee and a slice of Sacher cake embody the traditional coffee house charm. Tip: While enjoying an after-work drink, one can observe the falling dusk from the shores of the river. Salzburg tends to look even more beautiful when the sun sets, especially in summer. It almost goes without saying that this location is among Salzburg’s finest and thus incredibly popular. If you visit Café Sacher with friends, you might want to show off with a bit of trivia. The aforementioned Sacher cake was first created in 1832 by apprentice Franz Sacher and is still made true to the original recipe.

Stieglkeller - Cellar with a View

M32 on the Mönchsberg

BRE AKING NEW GROUND In Salzburg, cultural heritage and contemporary culture combine in their most beautiful forms. Modern works of art and extravagant design enrich the city with exciting perspectives and impressions.

Text: Cay Bubendorfer Photo: Andreas Kolarik

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rom Marina Abramovic to light artist James Turrell, from Anselm Kiefer to Brigitte Kowanz – at every step of the “Walk of Modern Art” one encounters the works of the contemporary avant-garde. Since 2002, international artists have created new sculptures for public spaces as part of Kunstprojekt Salzburg. The 13 works of art are now part of the Würth Collection. The pieces with such poetic names as “Sky-Space” on the Mönchsberg, “Awilda” in the courtyard of the old university, or “Caldera” on the Makartplatz can be explored during a private stroll or during a guided tour featuring art experts. One of the highlights is the Krauthügel, where, since 2014, a different artist has created a temporary sculpture or installation every year. Also in the middle of nature, in the park of Arenberg Palace to be precise, lies the public sculpture garden of the Würth Collection. Here the dialogue between viewers and sculptures feels particularly intense.

Contemporaries under one Roof Practically around the corner, in Gaisbergstrasse, one can find the Leica Gallery & Boutique Salzburg. It showcases photographs taken by international photographers with cameras manufactured by cult brand Leica.

There are a number of other exhibition venues devoted to modernism that are excellent alternatives on rainy days. Salzburger Kunstverein, which resides in a bright red Gründerzeit-building near Karolinenbrü-

cke, is a meeting place for international artists and their Austrian contemporaries. Fotohof, located in the new “Stadtwerk” district, presents phenomenal contemporary photographic art. Close by one finds the “white cube” of Stadtgalerie Lehen, which specialises in the current work of the Salzburg art scene. Further south in the city, Nikolaus Ruzicka’s gallery focuses on light art and experimental painting. On the way there, one should really nip into the contemporary world of Galerie Frey in Nonntal. Modernism also blossoms richly in summer, when artists from all over the world travel to Salzburg to attend the International Summer Academy in the fortress. The works of lecturers and students are displayed in studios and galleries throughout the city.

Culture Mile Kapuzinerberg Contemporary and young are the terms that best describe the socalled Kulturmeile Schallmoos on the borders of the Old Town’s right flank. The Rockhouse and its bar, the Freakadelle music bar for electronic music enthusiasts, and cult cocktail bar The Jigger line up next to each other at the foot of the steep slopes of the Kapuzinerberg. The closest neighbour is the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance with its top-class training and event programme. Kleines Theater and OFF-Theater with its cosy lounge complete the cultural hotspot in the city’s northern area.

The installation “Down to the Ground” by Paul Wallach can be viewed on the Krauthügel until autumn 2019.

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On the Trail of Architecture In addition to modern art, new architecture enriches the baroque face of Salzburg’s urban environment. Initiative Architektur has been exploring this aspect of a lively city and acting as architecture mediator for many years. In the Architekturhaus, a former stable building on the site of the abandoned barracks in Riedenburg, the initiative started organising exhibitions, workshops, and conferences in 2018. The dense programme for the Architekturtage, which take place throughout Austria in May under the motto “Raum Macht Klima”, promise to be particularly exciting.

Salzburg gets to the bottom of this motto with guided theme tours, performances, architecture talks, and an exhibition with almost 100 innovative submissions to the “Holzbaupreis 2019” award. Those who prefer exploring Salzburg on their own, away from World Heritage Sites, can choose from eight tour suggestions with photographs and further information on the website www.archtour-stadt-salzburg.at. The guides, which can be downloaded, were developed by Iniative Architektur in cooperation with the urban planning department of Salzburg in 2008 and have been continuously updated. Particular emphasis has been placed on the period since the beginning of the architectural reform. The so-called “Gestaltungsbeirat”, part of said reform, is still responsible for assessing larger projects today. As architect Stephen Gardiner once said: “Good buildings come from good people.”

ATMOSPHERIC ADVENT EXPERIENCES Throughout the Christmas season, the flair of Mozart’s hometown is even more special than usual. Embedded in idyllic winter landscapes, the advent markets and events in and around Salzburg are popular among locals and international guests alike.

Text Jeanette Fuchs Photo Salzburger Adventsingen/Vogl

truly unforgettable experience. The lovely nativity scenes on display in Salzburg’s churches calm the nerves almost instantly. Those who are keen to immerse themselves fully in the magic of the pre-Christmas season, should consider visiting one of the numerous Christmas exhibitions in venues such as the Salzburg Museum, the Domquartier, or the Salzburg Christmas Museum. The latter is open all year round.

Traditions Prevail: Christmas Markets and Krampus Runs This is the time when the world famous carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” rings out. It’s the time when the advent singers of the Great Festival Hall and the tower trumpeters of the Residenzplatz look forward to their grand public appearances. When darkness falls early in winter, there is hardly anything more beautiful than walking through the atmospheric Christmas markets, marvelling at art and hand-crafted items, and warming up with punch or mulled wine. The Salzburg Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) on Domplatz and Residenzplatz is probably the most famous attraction, but the Hellbrunner Adventzauber and the Christmas markets in surrounding villages, such as St. Leonhard, Anthering, and Elsbethen, are definitely worth a visit too.

The Krampus runs are also a permanent fixture of the Christmas season. The wild troupe with hand-carved wooden masks, hairy costumes, and large bells reflect centuries-old customs. With their loud and terrifying appearance, the Krampus and Perchten groups form an exciting contrast to the more contemplative pre-Christmas events.

The encounter with these dark characters - who not only terrify the locals and tourists in Salzburg, but also in surrounding villages such as Anthering, Bergheim, Grossgmain, and Grödig - is most certainly a

Christmas Markets in and around Salzburg: Salzburg Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt)

www.christkindlmarkt.co.at Sternadvent with Winter Market

www.sternadvent.at Hellbrunner Adventzauber www.hellbrunneradventzauber.at Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz

www.weihnachtsmarkt-salzburg.at Salzburg Fortress Advent www.salzburg-burgen.at/de/festung-hohensalzburg/ Advent Market Franziskischlössl www.franziskischloessl.at/adventmarkt Advent Market St. Leonhard www.adventmarktsanktleonhard.at Bauernadvent Glanegg www.advent-groedig.com/de/bauernadventglanegg The Salzburg Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) on Domplatz and Residenzplatz in the heart of the city is one of the absolute pre-Christmas highlights.

Experience Mozart’s hometown up close – and take advantage of the best package deals. Be it a pre-Christmas trip, a visit to the famous Salzburg Festival, or a romantic weekend for two, there’s something for everyone here.

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All year (excl. during Salzburg Festival and December, prices upon request)

• 2 nights incl. breakfast in a 4- or 5-star hotel • Admission to the Vienna Philharmonic concert or a Mozart matinee • Lunch or dinner in the Old Town or explore Salzburg with the 24-hour Salzburg Card • Special cultural tip: guided tour through the Festival Halls Package price per person: from EUR 465.– Nonrecurring booking fee: EUR 20.–

• 2 nights incl. breakfast buffet in a 4-star hotel in central Salzburg • Mozart City Tour from/to hotel incl. ascent to Fortress Hohensalzburg • Sweet Mozart surprise upon arrival • Romantic Mozart dinner concert at Stiftskulinarium St. Peter

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• 2 nights incl. breakfast buffet in a 4-star hotel in central location • Explore Salzburg with the 24-hour Salzburg Card: free admission to the sights of Salzburg, as well as free use of public transport • 2 children under the age of 12 free of charge in parents’ room Package price per person: from EUR 140.– Nonrecurring service fee: EUR 20.–

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hen the market stalls are set up, countless lights sparkle in the dark, and the scent of fir branches, incense, and roasted almonds lingers in the air, the most atmospheric time of the year for many people is just around the corner.

Guests from all over the world come to experience Salzburg’s unique Christmas flair.