The building at Makartplatz 8, now known as Mozart’s residence, was first mentioned in a document in 1617 and is one of the most important sights in Salzburg. Even before Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived there from 1773 to 1780, the house was an important social meeting place. Today, cultural events still take place in the former dance hall, but even more important is the museum on the second floor, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart once had his residence. There, visitors can learn interesting facts about the history of the house and the life of the musician.

The Mozart Museum in the Tanzmeisterhaus was opened in 1996. Since then, Mozart’s fortepiano and a wealth of correspondence and original documents relating to the genius and his family have been on display there.

Visit the former Tanzmeisterhaus on Makartplatz and immerse yourself in Mozart’s Salzburg years. There are also regular special exhibitions and the multivision show is well worth a visit.

In the largest special archive of sound and film recordings on the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, visitors can listen to and watch more than 30,000 audio tracks and 3,500 film productions. These include recordings, radio plays, feature films, documentaries and, of course, musical interpretations of Mozart’s numerous works.

Use of the collection is possible at no extra cost. Groups can also use the large screen in the Mozarteum by prior arrangement.

Anyone interested in original manuscripts and letters from the Mozart family can register for a special tour of the autograph vault. Music manuscripts by the master himself can also be admired there. You will also find the correspondence of other important personalities of the 18th century. A paradise for music historians and history buffs.

Initially known as “Hannibalplatz”, the square on the right-hand side of the Salzach was renamed “Makartplatz” in 1879 on the occasion of the Makart Festival and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the historic center of the city.

In addition to Mozart’s house, there are other sights at this historic location: the Dreifaltigkeitsgasse with the Dreifaltigkeitskirche and the Priesterhaus are located directly on Makartplatz, as is the Salzburger Landestheater.

The Holy Trinity Church dates from between 1694 and 1702 and is considered one of the most important works in the oeuvre of architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, who also built the Kollegienkirche in Salzburg.

Image credits © Tourismus Salzburg / Christian Schneider, © Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum / W. Lienbacher