The sun dial above the gates of Mauterndorf Castle greeted traders, travellers and scoundrels alike on their way over the Alps. The place travellers of past centuries paid their toll is also the point at which today’s visitors enter the world of yesteryear. Life-size figures, the impressive defence tower and the many imaginatively designed features truly make this lovingly restored castle a "living" museum. Welcome to Mauterndorf Castle! In centuries gone by various valuable goods made their way along the old Roman trading routes over the Tauern mountains; commodities such as salt, loden material, wheat, wine and spices. They were treacherous times for the caravan drivers – unpredictable weather, dangerous terrain, thieves and ambushers all made crossing the Alps a risky undertaking and there was no way of avoiding the toll duties charged at Mauterndorf Castle. The path led directly through the toll gate, the existence of which was first documented in 1002 AD. A museum with an eye for detail Nowadays the former toll station, used by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach as a summer residence, offers a wide range of activities and sights. On a tour with an audio guide, visitors encounter life-size models like the archbishop in a hot tub, a group of medieval musicians, and the horse and cart in the courtyard. Mauternburg is one of the three well-preserved toll stations along the famous ‘Via Imperialis’, and also offers fascinating features such as the Lungau country museum, the cosy restaurant tavern, a large medieval games area and several events, making it an ideal destination for outings for the whole family. Try it on – try it out! There’s also fun to be had with the medieval attire as visitors are given the opportunity to try out clothing from the Middle Ages. Sense the fear exuded by the cavern cellars, slip into the armour of the knights and load an old musket. There’s even the chance to try out the bed in the private quarters of the archbishop. The 700 year old lookout and defence tower is 44 metres high, unique in Europe in its design and provides a fantastic view of the Lungau region. The uses of the tower in the past are authentically portrayed on the six floors including the weaponry and ammunition depots, the living area with a cooking facility, a food store room, emergency quarters and a place for the guards and inhabitants to relax. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city yet easily accessible, Mauterndorf Castle in Salzburg´s Lungau region is an art-historical jewel in the middle of a fascinating mountain panorama. Toll castle dating back to the 13th century The toll castle dating from the 13th century sits on a rock to the northwest of the town of Mauterndorf. An exciting journey back in time to the Middle Ages awaits you at Mauterndorf Castle. Meet the lord of the castle, Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach and is entourage. Your visit will be rounded off with a visit to the Lungau Regional Museum and the 44-meter peel tower with a fascinating view of Mauterndorf and the surrounding mountains. History of Mauterndorf Castle As the southernmost region in the province of Salzburg, the Lungau region has a very special appeal to visitors. The extraordinary, pristine landscape also fascinated Salzburg´s archbishops, who occasionally used Mauterndorf Castle as their summer residence. During the time of the Romans, a central trade route connecting north and south ran across the Hohe Tauern mountains past what is now the town of "Mauterndorf". During the 13th century, Salzburg´s cathedral chapter had Mauterndorf Castle built at the former toll station to protect the market town. The cathedral dean, Burkhard von Weisspriach, and Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach enlarged the fortification during the 15th century. Mauterndorf Castle remained in the possession of the cathedral chapter and served as its administrative center until 1806, when ownership passed to the government. Increasingly threatened by decay since the beginning of the 19th century, it was purchased by Dr. Hermann von Epenstein, a wealthy military doctor from Berlin, in 1892 and restored at great expense. The Province of Salzburg purchased the fortification from the Republic of Austria in 1968. The historic building was rehabilitated from 1979 to 1982 at a total cost of 20 million schillings (1,5 million euros). Today, Mauterndorf Castle is an impressive, historic structure with a rich, historical past. The halls, vaulted cellars and chambers house an adventure exhibit "In the Mood for the Middle Ages" (a journey back to the early 15th century), a regional museum for the Lungau region, a regional culture center and a restaurant.

Reach the Hohensalzburg Fortress effortlessly, in any season! This modern funicular railway leads from the heart of Salzburg"s Old Town up to the city"s most visible landmark in just 60 seconds. The panoramic view is extraordinary and offers fantastic insights of the city and the surrounding mountains. The FestungsBahn funicular runs at least every ten minutes.

There have been boat trips on Wolfgangsee since the Imperial Era. In 1873 the steam paddle-wheeler “Franz Josef I” was launched – the 33 m long boat with the massive paddle wheels was considered a real technical achievement at that time. The “picture-perfect” nostalgic boat still commutes between the towns of St. Wolfgang, Strobl and St. Gilgen, and is one of the main attractions of the fleet.

Three quick lifts lead to the nicest view terrace of Salzburg as well as to the Museum of Modern Art Salzburg on mount Mönchsberg. It´s not possible to imagine the touristic offers of Salzburg without the MönchsbergAufzug (elevator). In only 30 seconds you get on top of Salzburg´s popular local mountain. Enjoy the unique view over Salzburg, the Museum of Modern Art, the restaurant m32, the Wasser.Spiegel water museum and the walks in the natural reserve.

Schafberg Railway: Full steam ahead to the top! The steepest steam cog railway in Austria has been running from St. Wolfgang to Schafberg since 1893. In 45 minutes it is conquers 1,190 meters of altitude over a stretch of 5.5 km to the top of the Schafberg. Although the steam engines are among the oldest in the world, a trip up the Schafberg with the diesel locomotives is also an unforgettable experience. The Schafberg (1,783 m) is considered one of the most beautiful mountain views in the world-famous Salzkammergut region. On a clear day there is a 360 ° panoramic view of the glistening Salzkammergut lakes, including Wolfgangsee, Irrsee, Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee. The majestic mountain environment in the surrounding area towers from the Höllengebirge to the Dachstein to the Watzmann.

The earliest documentary evidence we have of Mozart´s Residence, also known as the Tanzmeisterhaus (dancing master´s house), dates back to 1617. It consisted of two buildings until 1685. On August 3, 1711 Lorenz Speckner was given permission by decree to hold dancing lessons for the aristocracy in the building. In the 1713 "description of souls" (today´s census) the house was already referred to as the Tanzmeisterhaus. The house was turned over to the highly aristocratic dancing master and "ante camera" valet, Franz Karl Gottlieb Speckner (approx. 1705 - 1767), son of Lorenz, on September 9, 1739. In those days a dancing master played an important role: he not only gave young aristocrats dancing lessons but also prepared them for life at court and was perfectly conversant with the complicated court ceremonial. On November 15, 1747 Franz Gottlieb Speckner was one of the witnesses to the marriage of Mozart´s parents. The Mozart family had considered moving to a larger residence as early as December 1765; their quarters on the third floor of the Hagenauer House located in today´s Getreidegasse 9 consisted of a kitchen, a chamber and one living room, bedroom and study. Leopold Mozart wrote to his landlord, Johann Lorenz Hagenauer (1712 - 1792) from the Hague: "For example, where will my daughter sleep? Where will Wolfgang take up his quarters? Where will I find room for him to study and go about his work, which he will be sure to have in abundance? And where will I stay? My children and I should each have his own place so not to trouble the others. Can you possibly have a few more rooms built on?" Speckner died on May 15, 1767 at the age of 62. The inheritance went to his cousin, Maria Anna Raab (1710 - April 5, 1788) who was to go in the annals of Mozart literature as Tanzmeister Mitzerl.. She no longer organized balls but resorted to renting, making the large ballroom available to wedding parties. During the Mozart family´s extensive journey throughout western Europe (1763 - 1766) the plans to move to another house were pushed aside. On February 20, 1771 Leopold wrote to his wife from Venice: "... Home! I just remembered that we cannot live at home. Please write me to advise whether we shall take lodgings at the Sailerwirt (former inn, Getreidegasse 10), the Stern (today´s Sternbräu, Getreidegasse 34-36) or at the Saulentzl (former inn with butcher´s shop, Goldgasse 13). It shall probably be best for me to stay at the Löchl (the Löchlwirt, today´s Restaurant Eulenspiegel, Hagenauerplatz 2), where I shall be near the Hagenauer House (Leopold only had to cross the square). The way we have been sleeping with each other (like soldiers) cannot continue; Wolfgang is no longer 7 years old, etc.". After their third journey to Vienna (mid-July to September 25, 1773) the Mozarts moved into their new domicile on the former Hannibalplatz (today´s Makart Square 8). The spacious residence was large enough to receive friends and musicians. The actor, theater director and librettist of "The Magic Flute", Emanuel Schikaneder (1751-1812), was a frequent visitor. In this house Wolfgang wrote symphonies, divertimenti, serenades, piano and violin concerti and a bassoon concerto, arias, masses and other sacred music from 1773 - 1780. He composed the "Re pastore" K. 208, began his "La Finta giardiniera" K. 196 and "Idomeneo" K. 366. From 1773 to 1787, the year in which Leopold died, the Mozart family wrote 232 letters of which we have knowledge and a total of 215 letters were received at this address. Many letters were lost or no longer exist. Wolfgang often made fun of his landlady Mitzerl. On December 30, 1774 he wrote his sister from Munich: "... Give my best to the Virgin Mizerl, she shall not doubt my love for her, I constantly see her before me in her beguiling negligée; I have seen many an attractive maiden here but none can match her beauty ." This quotation has caused many Mozart biographers to see Mizerl as a girlfriend of Mozart´s but the good housewife was 46 years older than the 18-year-old Wolfgang at that time... Mozart´s mother died in Paris in 1778, Mozart´s sister Nannerl married and moved to St. Gilgen in 1784, leaving Leopold to live alone in the spacious quarters. On July 25, 1785 his grandson, Leopold Alois Pantaleon, was born at the house († June 15, 1840 at Innsbruck) and left in the care of his grandfather. The house had various owners after Leopold Mozart´s death on May 28, 1787. A bomb struck the house on October 16, 1944, destroying two-thirds of the building. The owner at that time sold the destroyed section to the Assicurazioni Generali, who erected an office building on the site which the International Mozarteum Foundation was able to purchase in 1989. The International Mozarteum Foundation had already purchased the preserved section of the Tanzmeistersaal in 1955 and turned it into a museum. The office building was torn down on May 2, 1994 and reconstruction according to old plans commenced on May 4th.

A great sense of awe strikes our visitors as they view the stately rooms at the Residenz zu Salzburg. 200 years of architectural and decorative work covering the renaissance, baroque and classical periods is on display in the form of precious frescos, paintings, ceramic fireplaces, stoves and clocks. Even back in the feudal baroque era this urban ‘palais’ was one of the most splendid representative buildings in the German speaking lands. Feel free to stand and stare! Welcome to the Salzburg Residenz For hundreds of years the prince bishops used the Salzburg Residenz as a magnificent place of abode and as a means of presenting and representing their political status. Visitors requesting and audience with the regents were exposed to the rulers"demonstrations of power and arbitrary authority. The only individuals allowed into the most magnificent rooms were people the prince bishops ‘could bear to see". Thus was the rule. Magnificent urban palace Today the Residenz palace at the heart of the old part of the town is one of the most impressive attractions in Salzburg. The tour encompasses the sumptuously fitted rooms, beneath which is an immense hall of almost 600m², the ‘Carabinieri Saal", then the large ‘Rittersaal", the magnificent Audienzsaal, the bed chamber and private chapel, the ‘Thronsaal"and the ‘Weiße Saal". The exquisite fixtures and fittings include a classical ceramic tile high-oven, Venetian mirrors, ceiling frescos by Johann Michael Rottmayr, crystal chandeliers of smoked Bohemian glass, high baroque stucco work with gold leaf, as well as various clocks and paintings. Archiepiscopal splendor Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau was a farsighted man. He transformed the city into a masterpiece of Italian Baroque architecture. The Residenz served the secular and spiritual leaders for entertainment purposes. In the heart of Mozart´s city Today as in earlier years, the state rooms are used by the state government on formal occasions, e.g. for official receptions, Festival receptions and similar high-caliber occasions. They also serve as an ideal setting for concerts. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played in these rooms regularly. His violin concerto, K. 219 in A minor, was first performed in the Conference Room of the Residenz on December 20, 1775. History of the Salzburg Residenz Palace Where Salzburg´s spiritual and secular rulers once lived and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played piano... The Residenz, used by the princes for entertainment purposes for centuries, was built by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau in the 16th century and is owned by the Salzburg Province today. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played for the prince regularly in the State Rooms of the Residenz. Today, Salzburg Residenz Palace is one of the most significant buildings in Salzburg´s historic city center. Of the more than 180 rooms and halls, the 15 State Rooms on the second floor are used by the state government on formal occasions and can be rented for all kinds of elegant events. The Residenz Gallery, an art collection in the royal tradition, is also located on the 2nd floor.

One day in paradise – this individual museum lets you reveal the good old times. The main focus is on first-class classic cars from Italy, England, Germany and the USA. Furthermore you can see rare motorcycles, jukeboxes, automobilia and many other things. If you want to you can also take a drink in the cafeteria of the museum next to the fireplace with a view to the classic cars. We are looking forward to giving you a warm welcome to our classic car museum.

The Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a place of guided learning and remembrance designed by the Institut für Zeitgeschichte, Munich – Berlin on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria. It offers the visitor to this historic site the opportunity to study and reflect on the history of Obersalzberg and the history of National Socialism. To achieve this goal the permanent exhibition is accompanied by special exhibitions, lectures and events as well as a comprehensive educational program. Dokumentation Obersalzberg thus serves to reflect on the National Socialist past.