Best of Mozart Fortress Concert
Best of Mozart Fortress Concert
Best of Mozart Fortress Concert
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With more than 300 concerts being performed every year, the world-renowned Salzburg Fortress Concerts take their place among the most magnificent series of chamber music concerts. The special atmosphere of the 900 year-old Fortress Hohensalzburg together with the excellent acoustics of the Golden Hall ensure that the concert-goer experiences far more than just a concert. From the concert hall and high above the city, you have an incomparable and unique view of the town of Salzburg and its surroundings. Comine your stay with a dinner & concert! The concert ticket inludes free entry to the exterior area of the fortress, free ascent with the funicular to the fortress is possible at least 1 hour before the concert begins.
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Joanne895
Fort Lauderdale, FL21 contributions
Sep 2022
We loved the concert! What musicians incl the pianist. . The venue was magical. Dont go if you can’t manage stairs.
Written September 28, 2022
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FredShaffer1
Spring, TX4 contributions
Overall a good experience. Boat cruise was great. A little confusing on getting to dinner, cable car ride was included but didn’t show of the ticket.
Written September 27, 2022
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Andrea1018
South Lyon, MI46 contributions
This was fine.
The funicular ride is really neat, the fortress is lovely, the restaurant is lovely, the concert was very well performed. It was a really nice experience.
But the food was only fine. We didn’t upgrade to the VIP dinner, but I don’t think that would have made a difference in the quality of the food, just in the menu. We got beef broth, chicken, and Mozart cake. I have zero complaints, but I think I could have gotten better food for cheaper elsewhere. (You can’t beat the view, though!)
The concert was very, very good. I am someone who appreciates but doesn’t always enjoy classical music, and it was very enjoyable. They played two pieces, then a break, then a few more pieces. They were excellent musicians.
But the whole thing felt very “set up for tourists”, if that makes sense. I know different people travel differently, and some people really like that kind of thing, but I don’t particularly. I’d rather go to a restaurant that doesn’t cater to tourists and get better food, and then see Mozart performed at the local symphony or at a church or something. If we go back to Salzburg, we will probably just do that.
The funicular ride is really neat, the fortress is lovely, the restaurant is lovely, the concert was very well performed. It was a really nice experience.
But the food was only fine. We didn’t upgrade to the VIP dinner, but I don’t think that would have made a difference in the quality of the food, just in the menu. We got beef broth, chicken, and Mozart cake. I have zero complaints, but I think I could have gotten better food for cheaper elsewhere. (You can’t beat the view, though!)
The concert was very, very good. I am someone who appreciates but doesn’t always enjoy classical music, and it was very enjoyable. They played two pieces, then a break, then a few more pieces. They were excellent musicians.
But the whole thing felt very “set up for tourists”, if that makes sense. I know different people travel differently, and some people really like that kind of thing, but I don’t particularly. I’d rather go to a restaurant that doesn’t cater to tourists and get better food, and then see Mozart performed at the local symphony or at a church or something. If we go back to Salzburg, we will probably just do that.
Written September 11, 2022
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Luke
Bellevue, WA2 contributions
The atmosphere was great ! Sound affect was excellent ! Performance was fantastic. All good, will be back again with whole family .
Written September 11, 2022
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Paula F
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was a wonderful performance in a very beautiful and historic venue! I would highly recommend the Best of Mozart Concert.
Written September 10, 2022
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TAGit
Malibu, CA306 contributions
The fortress is a must see while in Salzburg. We booked the dinner and concert evening. The dinner was good but the concert was great! An intimate evening listening to Mozart in a historic setting.
Written September 10, 2022
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ccrosner
Cape Cod, MA3,807 contributions
Aug 2022
We spent 8 days in Austria and decided that this dinner/concert was among our top three favorite things we did. We chose to purchase the VIP Gold package that included alcohol and felt it was a good value. The dinner was quite good, the alcohol a nice compliment and the setting was just gorgeous. We were fine with eating inside as the views out the window were really special. The concert location was magical (in a room that you had to pay extra to visit if touring the Fortress) and the musicians were very talented with a great program. Not touristy at all.
I would only caution people to be mindful of your time. The waitstaff didn’t tell us that we were running late until the concert had almost started. So we ended up sprinting in our nice clothes to make it up multiple staircases in time for the concert. Minor glitch but worth mentioning
I would only caution people to be mindful of your time. The waitstaff didn’t tell us that we were running late until the concert had almost started. So we ended up sprinting in our nice clothes to make it up multiple staircases in time for the concert. Minor glitch but worth mentioning
Written September 9, 2022
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Renee F
Santa Barbara, CA98 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was the perfect way to end our time in Salzburg. The food was good, but you’re obviously paying for the view, which is unrivaled. The Salzburger dessert was a perfect finale. The servers at the restaurant were clearly experiencing understaffing (this is common for restaurants everywhere nowadays), but they were hustling and gracious. The musicians were top quality. We did the VIP experience. I highly recommend it.
Written September 5, 2022
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thomas r
Evergreen, CO79 contributions
The overall experience is wonderful, the sunset views from the fortress are amazing, the dinner was excellent(well worth the additional charge for the”VIP” dinner) and it was fantastic to listen to chamber music at the top of a castle in a room built in the 1600s. The boat ride is not much really, very professional and relaxing but in hindsight would have opted just for the dinner concert and arrived at the fortress early to tour the castle. It’s a great and well run tour.
Written August 30, 2022
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JacquiandJohn
Wormit, UK160 contributions
Aug 2022
This was even better than expected. Food, service and musicians all good. An amazing experience. I felt privileged to be there.
Written August 29, 2022
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postphilip
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
I will be visiting Salzburg in a month (2nd half of June) with my parents. My mother has somewhat limited mobility (she walks with a cane). I have read a few comments online that getting to the concert hall in the fortress is not advisable for people with limited mobility. How much of an issue is this really - how many flights of stairs? are there railings with the stairs? Any detailed advice would be appreciated! One more question... I note the buses do not operate in the Old Town, so the only mode of public transport to and from the fortress is a taxi? Thank you!
Colleen
South Haven, MI28 contributions
The man in front of us used a cane, and he was quite worn out/winded by the time he made it down all the steps after the concert. First you must go up steps outside the fortress. They do have a railing, but it’s at least 1.5 flights. Once inside, it’s almost another 2 flights of stairs to get to the concert area, and it’s through turrets. I think there was a railing. I’m not sure about the public transportation part. We walked from the main bus stop (but we are ages 28 & 30, so keep that in mind :) ). Once you get to the tram entrance, that will take you up to the fort (and the stairs are after that). The tram entrance is in the old town at the base of the fort and the ticket for it should be included with your concert ticket. I hope this helps!
IngerC
Gothenburg30 contributions
Have booked a VIP but I cannot find anywhere what's included in terms of food and drink. Someone said that you get a glas of sparkling wine in the intermission for example. where can I find info about what is served?
Is there a bar open before/after concert.
We ate dinner before the concert. And it was a gorgeous restaurant with view. There was a bar too
Alan A
Redditch, UK937 contributions
Given we intend to take the river trip first we would like to know what attire is suitable for the dinner and concert. we are thinking the boat trip and the dinner/concert might be better on different days. has anyone done all three together and how did you get on.
Alan and Jean
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