Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, was the second stop on my Christmas Viking River Cruise along the Danube River—and it didn’t waste time casting a spell. The city’s Christmas market is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to 1491. Fun fact: Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt has been held in the shadow of the Dom Cathedral for over 500 years, making it a living tradition that has outlasted empires.
Check out Day 1 in Passau HERE.
Mozart’s Birthplace
My Salzburg adventures featured:
- Enjoying a delightful Mozartkugel treat from Café-Konditorei Fürst
- Exploring St. Peter’s Cemetery, where Mozart’s sister rests
- Visiting Mozart’s childhood home
- Indulging in a Mozart dinner at Restaurant St. Peter Stiftskeller
- Exploring the enchanting Christmas market on Mirabell Square
- Tasting “Schneehaube,” which translates to “snow cap” or “snow peak” in English – a traditional Austrian dessert made with meringue that resembles three snowy peaks or mountain tops
The “Mozartkugel” is a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio, marzipan, and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate. It was originally known as the Mozart-Bonbon and created in 1890 by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst (1856–1941), named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Handmade Original Salzburger Mozartkugeln are still produced by Fürst’s descendants today at Café-Konditorei Fürst, a renowned confectionery shop celebrated for crafting the original Mozartkugel. Since its establishment in 1890, Fürst has been delighting patrons with this iconic Austrian treat!
