Getreidegasse
Getreidegasse
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luciussilvae
Vilvoorde, Belgium5,272 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Without a doubt, this long walking street is the city's main shopping street.
Most of the affordable things can be found in Getreidegasse.
It is therefore not surprising that you regularly have to get stuck in traffic jams here, given the large number of shoppers.
The many cast iron hanging facade signs that you will find in every store are particularly impressive.
In short, a major must-do for shoppers and a very nice street too.
Most of the affordable things can be found in Getreidegasse.
It is therefore not surprising that you regularly have to get stuck in traffic jams here, given the large number of shoppers.
The many cast iron hanging facade signs that you will find in every store are particularly impressive.
In short, a major must-do for shoppers and a very nice street too.
Written March 22, 2024
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,742 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Getreidegasse is in the old city of Salzburg, and it runs parallel to the Salzach River.
It is a nice street, and here you can see W.A. Mozart's birth house, as well as several historic residential houses (many of them have picturesque passageways and courtyards), iron-work insignia, up-scale shops, tourist shops and restaurants. It is very popular with tourists and it is often very crowded.
It is a nice street, and here you can see W.A. Mozart's birth house, as well as several historic residential houses (many of them have picturesque passageways and courtyards), iron-work insignia, up-scale shops, tourist shops and restaurants. It is very popular with tourists and it is often very crowded.
Written September 5, 2024
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SavoirVivre
Germany1,869 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Perhaps one of the ‘lanes’ in Austria if not Europe.
The alley is about 500 meters long and extends from Rathausplatz to Bürgerspitalstraße. The main attraction of Getreidegasse is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born at number 9 in 1756.
Contrary to the name suggests, the Getreidegasse has nothing to do with grain. Originally the alley was called Trabegasse from the word “trabig”, which means “to be in a hurry” and comes from the gait of the horses, “traben”.’
Getreidegasse offers an extensive range of international fashion chains, traditional shops and diverse gastronomy (Tip: Sporer, a ‘must have’). A special highlight are the delicate and playful guild signs on the house facades high above the heads of visitors.
The alley is about 500 meters long and extends from Rathausplatz to Bürgerspitalstraße. The main attraction of Getreidegasse is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born at number 9 in 1756.
Contrary to the name suggests, the Getreidegasse has nothing to do with grain. Originally the alley was called Trabegasse from the word “trabig”, which means “to be in a hurry” and comes from the gait of the horses, “traben”.’
Getreidegasse offers an extensive range of international fashion chains, traditional shops and diverse gastronomy (Tip: Sporer, a ‘must have’). A special highlight are the delicate and playful guild signs on the house facades high above the heads of visitors.
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Written August 27, 2024
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Fremis
France3,482 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
It's..."the street to do" and at the same time there aren't 50 of them in Salzburg 😄.
Beautiful street with all these brands, it is true that certain brands could have made the effort on their sign.
Lack of taste 🤮. I think the city should have made it necessary to preserve the historic character of this street.
In short... it's still nice despite everything. 😄
Beautiful street with all these brands, it is true that certain brands could have made the effort on their sign.
Lack of taste 🤮. I think the city should have made it necessary to preserve the historic character of this street.
In short... it's still nice despite everything. 😄
Written May 10, 2024
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA561 contributions
Nov 2022
Just a wonderful area to walk around and wander and hopefully get lost as you enjoy the surroundings. We love visiting areas like this and just take our time looking at the shops. Would definitely recommend. Enjoy
Written November 13, 2022
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Quest31478
Olympia, Washington1 contribution
The Getreidegasse/strasse is wonderful. The iron work signs are lovely - even McDonalds has it's sign in the traditional iron. Don't miss the Easter Egg store - that was the highlight. Unbelievable inventory - you can't just buy one dozen!
Written August 17, 2004
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PrashRao
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia328 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Getreidegasse is a busy shopping street in the Altstadt (Old Town) of Salzburg and is charming with its cobblestone road and shops on either side of the road.
Mozart's birthplace is on this street, the Hohensal Casfle/Fortress is just a 5 minutes walk from here. You have some cute shops selling mementos, Mozartkuggels and off course the top notch brands in the same lane. We ended up buying some perfumes, chocolates and lots of oil/spices from Riglers. This is a store you must not miss. There is also a SPAR store right below the Mozart home in case you want to pick up some quick eats or water.
We ate in an Indian restaurant just off this street, called Hana's Kitchen. Good food but service lacked the warmth..
Great place to spend some time after a good meal..
Mozart's birthplace is on this street, the Hohensal Casfle/Fortress is just a 5 minutes walk from here. You have some cute shops selling mementos, Mozartkuggels and off course the top notch brands in the same lane. We ended up buying some perfumes, chocolates and lots of oil/spices from Riglers. This is a store you must not miss. There is also a SPAR store right below the Mozart home in case you want to pick up some quick eats or water.
We ate in an Indian restaurant just off this street, called Hana's Kitchen. Good food but service lacked the warmth..
Great place to spend some time after a good meal..
Written May 28, 2014
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chancery2013
Dammam, Saudi Arabia43 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We arrived here just 30 minuets before closing. We entered couple of souvenirs shops but unfortunately the merchants were very rude. One of them literally started lecturing us on the need to arrive early to enter his shop! Dealing with tourist and buyers with smile is ABC of attracting people.
Written August 4, 2018
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ImmerWandern
Palos Park, IL11,885 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
The Getreidegasse, or "Grain Lane" is a pedestrian zone and a shopping district, analogous to Kärntnerstraße in Vienna's First District, but far more quaint. This, too, was originally a Roman road
Merchants displayed their wares at the street level but many of these homes also functioned as their homes. One building dated back to 1425 (look beneath the eaves of the buildings for dates of construction). Ornate wrought iron hanging signs proclaimed the proprietors' businesses. Many of the ground floor structures were also stables so, in the Middle Ages, a stream was intermittently diverted to flow onto Getreidegasse and flush trash and horse manure into the Salzach river.
Be sure to check out the several arched side alleys; other retailers and dining establishments can be found there.
The small church at the north end (base of the hill) of Getreidegasse is St. Blasius, or St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat illnesses. It was a hospital chapel at one time. In the south the street ends at the Altes Rathaus or Old City Hall with its clock tower.
One of the most famous aspects of Getreidegasse was the Mozart Geburtshaus, about 1 block north of the Old City Hall. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this bright yellow building in 1756 and lived here until age 17. The renowned child prodigy wrote his first musical composition at just 4 years of age.
It was crowded when we were there, and Getreidegasse was certainly not a place for quiet contemplation. There again, it have never been such a place, devoted as it was to commerce and could be considered as once having been a Medieval Mall. And so it remains to this day, though the customers have evolved from merchants, farmers and city burghers to tourists from all over the world.
Merchants displayed their wares at the street level but many of these homes also functioned as their homes. One building dated back to 1425 (look beneath the eaves of the buildings for dates of construction). Ornate wrought iron hanging signs proclaimed the proprietors' businesses. Many of the ground floor structures were also stables so, in the Middle Ages, a stream was intermittently diverted to flow onto Getreidegasse and flush trash and horse manure into the Salzach river.
Be sure to check out the several arched side alleys; other retailers and dining establishments can be found there.
The small church at the north end (base of the hill) of Getreidegasse is St. Blasius, or St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat illnesses. It was a hospital chapel at one time. In the south the street ends at the Altes Rathaus or Old City Hall with its clock tower.
One of the most famous aspects of Getreidegasse was the Mozart Geburtshaus, about 1 block north of the Old City Hall. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this bright yellow building in 1756 and lived here until age 17. The renowned child prodigy wrote his first musical composition at just 4 years of age.
It was crowded when we were there, and Getreidegasse was certainly not a place for quiet contemplation. There again, it have never been such a place, devoted as it was to commerce and could be considered as once having been a Medieval Mall. And so it remains to this day, though the customers have evolved from merchants, farmers and city burghers to tourists from all over the world.
Written January 28, 2018
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Teeto2
Bangkok, Thailand199 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This is the place to go to buy quality Austrian made souvenirs. A small little shop packed with hand made items from all over Austria. You won't find made in China stuff here. Obviously the price reflects this, but then again why buy junk when you can buy things with meaning and soul.
Written February 3, 2017
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What time do most shops here close during winter(feb). Any must try food here?
Written July 11, 2017
Hi,
There is no general rule, but usually the fashion stores close at 19.00, and the small supermarkets close at 20.00. However, shops in the area do not have low prices being a tourist area. Regarding food, I recommend to try traditional dishes like Schwein Haxe with Saurekraut (pork and sour cabbage), Apfelstrudel (apple strudel). I guarantee that they are different from anything you eat in Singapore. Besides, there are many other traditional things worth trying, including beer. Pleasant holidays in Europe
Written July 11, 2017
Hi Abhitmkha, only souvenir shops. There's a small 7-11 type supermarketthat might be open on Sundays, about halfwaydown the street.
Written July 8, 2015
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