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Mozart Residence (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Mozart Residence?

81%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Couples can enjoy the historic apartment together, share audio guides, and add an evening chamber concert nearby, but limited seating areas and the short overall tour reduce its all-day appeal.

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Positives:

  • Intimate scale: Small museum size lets couples explore at their own pace without crowds.
  • Authentic artifacts: Original furniture, manuscripts, and letters create a direct link to Mozart’s life.
  • Romantic garden: Quiet walk to the Magic Flute House adds a charming, secluded experience.

Challenges:

  • Limited signage: Exhibit labels are mostly in German and English only, with few translations.
  • Tight rooms: Some chambers are compact and can feel crowded if groups overlap.
  • Advance booking: Evening concerts sell out quickly; reserve tickets ahead to secure seats.
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What is Mozart Residence?

  • An 18th-century Baroque townhouse that served as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s family residence from 1773 to 1780
  • A museum preserving original manuscripts, family correspondence and period furnishings in eight restored rooms
  • A historic landmark restored after wartime damage, showcasing a preserved Baroque façade and reconstructed interiors

What is so special about Mozart Residence for couple trip?

  1. Historic rooms where Mozart lived as a young composer
  2. Rotating exhibits of original manuscripts and early prints
  3. Discounted evening concerts in an elegant hall
  4. Charming walk to the Magic Flute House in a quiet garden

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for the self-guided tour, special exhibits, and a garden stroll without rushing.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Mozart Residence

Self-guided apartment tour:

Walk through eight restored rooms where Mozart lived from 1773–1780.

Tip: Look for his original piano, family portraits, and the “Mozart in Verona” painting.

Explore special exhibitions:

View rotating shows of Mozart’s manuscripts, letters, and early prints.

Tip: Check dates for current exhibits and focus on rare manuscripts displayed in the cellar vault.

Attend an evening concert:

Enjoy live classical music in the historic Tanzmeistersaal.

Tip: Book in advance and show your museum ticket to get 15% off the concert price.

Stroll to the Magic Flute House:

Visit the small wooden cottage in the Bastion Garden where Mozart worked on The Magic Flute.

Tip: Enter through the museum and follow signs to the garden; no extra fee applies.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Mozart Residence

  1. Buy tickets online: Skip the line and reserve both museum and concert tickets in advance.
  2. Bundle with Birthplace: Combine tickets for Mozart’s Residence and Birthplace to save €8 per person.
  3. Arrive early: Entering right at opening time ensures cooler rooms and fewer visitors.
  4. Check event calendar: Look up special exhibitions and concert schedules before planning your visit.
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Reviews of Mozart Residence

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Seimen Burum

Seimen Burum

Oct 2025

The Mozart family lived here from 1773 to 1787 but W A Mozart left the place in 1781 to live with his wife Constanze in rented apartments in Vienna. I missed an impression of the original decorations of the 18th century but that may be due to the fact that the house was largely destroyed by a bomb in 1944. It was later meticulously reconstructed true to the original plans. There were some inter...

Hari Narayanan

Hari Narayanan

Oct 2025

Unless you view Mozart with Utmost devotion, this place is entirely skippable.. Almost half the artifacts displayed has no relevance to Mozart.. For most, this mueseum for a 15 Euro it will appear a rip-off. Save this money and attent a Mozart Concert in town or in Vienna instead

Cheryll Dela Cruz

Cheryll Dela Cruz

Sep 2025

We been there last May and the place is just normal. Its an old building and you can see a small sign with Mozart woonhaus on it with austrian flag. Its a museum but we didnt go inside for the tour. Its easily accessible to public transportation in Austria and its also nearby like 5 min walking to the Mirabelle palace garden

S W

S W

Sep 2025

I was curious about "the" music genius. It's worth buying a city pass that works for 24 hours - clock starts after entering the first place. We found the city pass very convenient and saved money for all the places we planned to go in the city, just walk to the door and show them the tickets on my phone. This place was not very exciting, but it fulfilled my curiosity. It didn't take us too much ti...

Aurora Roberti Pagni

Aurora Roberti Pagni

Sep 2025

Nothing too interesting if you aren’t really a music fan… had I known this I would’ve skipped this to save some money and I’d have gone straight to the birth house, which was very interesting indeed. Enjoyed the free app with the guided tour.

When is the best time to visit Mozart Residence (Salzburg, Austria)?

Visit early in summer to avoid tour groups. In winter, check shorter opening hours and possible garden closure under snow.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Admission for 2 adultsEUR 30
Evening concert tickets (2)EUR 50
Cafe snackEUR 10
Total EstimatedEUR 90

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Address: Makartplatz 8, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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About Mozart Residence

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 5:30 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+43 662 87422740

Average price

US$ 20.62
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Average price

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