Music school trips to Salzburg

On this tour, students will explore the very best of the picturesque World Heritage City of Salzburg, as they visit the beautiful landscapes where the opening scenes of the movie The Sound of Music were filmed. Landmarks visited on this incredible tour include Mirabell Garden and Pegasus Fountain, Nonnberg Convent, Schloss Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Palace, and Church Mondsee.

The Getreidegasse is the bustling heart of Salzburg's Old Town, its unmistakable charm as well as Mozart's Birthplace making it an irresistible destination for countless visitors from around the world. Aside from an array of international fashion chains, the Getreidegasse also charms passers-by with its traditional inns and unique businesses, which are steeped in history.

One of the most frequently visited museums in the world, Mozart's Geburtshaus is the home in which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on the January 27, 1756. Here, your students will learn intricate details of Mozart's life, from his relationships with his family, friends, and patrons, to his passion for opera and the rooms in which he began to play music.

Located inside the historic 'Tanzmeisterhaus' (Dance Master's House), Mozart Residence offers students an insight into the virtuoso's family home from 1773 to 1780. Authentic impressions of the everyday life of the Mozart family fill the house with their spirit to this day, along with the musician's original instruments, allowing your group to contemplate the musician's life with a renewed perspective.

The vibrant flair and special charm of Salzburg can best be experienced by taking a leisurely stroll through the UNESCO-listed downtown district, Altstadt (Old Town), which features key landmarks such as Mozarts Geburtshaus and the Kaiviertel district, set against the Festungsberg and Monchsberg mountains which form a picturesque backdrop.

The stunning Mirabell Palace is an excellent excursions for students to appreciate the intricate details of grand Austrian architecture. Visit the Marble Hall, where Leopold Mozart and his children, Wolfgang and Nannerl, made music, and wander the Angel Staircase, which is decorated with cherubs. The palace's gardens form a remarkable backdrop for any group photo, courtesy of their Baroque and geometric influences.

One of Europe’s largest medieval castles, Hohensalzburg Fortress towers above the city of Salzburg from a clifftop, lending it a postcard-perfect setting. Upon visiting this 11th century fortress, students will find Hohensalzburg to be remarkably well-preserved, containing medieval rooms, a romantic courtyard, eerie dungeons and grand staterooms as part of its museum.

Dubbed among the "great natural wonders of the world" by Sir David Attenborough himself, Eisriesenwelt Werfen is an incredible ice world located within the Tennen Mountains, just south of Salzburg. Here, students will see ice palaces of crystal clear beauty, giving them a unique experience that thrives even on the hottest summer day.

An enchanting palace more than 400 years old, Hellbrunn Palace began its life as the summer residence of prince-archbishop Markus Sittikus. Now the home of a permanent historical exhibition, this wonderful excursion gives students the opportunity to learn about Salzburg's history, while enjoying the remarkable Mannerist spectacle of the Trick Fountains. 

Experience history first hand at the Mauterndorf Castle, which brings the Middle Ages to life through a series of educational options aimed at school classes. On their tour, students will gain a profound understanding of these bygone ages, while host Leonhard von Keutschach – Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg from 1495 – is available to answer any lingering questions they might have.

Located in the historic centre of Salzburg, overlooking the huge Residenzplatz and adjacent to Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Residenz Palace is one of the best places in the city to learn about its monarchic history. Records of the palace date back to 1120; for centuries the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg resided here, using the palace to present their political status.

Ride 400 metres of electric rail into the Hallein Salt Mine on this excursion, where your students are invited to explore the wonders of this incredible 7,000-year-old salt mine. They’ll love riding down the mine’s wooden slides as they follow the trails used by Celtic tribes in days gone by, and understand the mine’s role in Salzburg becoming a powerful trading community.