Things to do in Salzburg this weekend

Hellbrunn

17th-century princely fun house — surprise water jets in every grotto, guided tour with raincoats.

Mirabell

Baroque gardens framing a postcard fortress view — the Sound of Music 'Do-Re-Mi' staircase is here.

Grödig

20-minute ride to 1,853m for alpine ridge walks and a panorama back over Salzburg.

Altstadt

Wrought-iron-signed shopping lane in the old town — Mozart's yellow childhood home at no. 9.

Mönchsberg

Largest fully preserved medieval castle in central Europe — funicular up, panorama down.

Altstadt

Oldest restaurant in central Europe (803 AD) — Mozart Dinner Concert in the baroque hall.

Café · Altstadt

Best espresso in the old town — single-origin roasts and excellent breakfast plates.

Salzburg classics · Müllner

Salzburger Nockerl soufflé, Wiener schnitzel and Augustiner beers in a wood-panelled stube.

Modern European · Müllner Hauptstraße

Michelin-starred Andreas Kaiblinger tasting menus along the river.

Austrian · Altstadt

Eat where Charlemagne and Mozart ate — vaulted halls and a Mozart Dinner Concert.

Modern Austrian · Altstadt

Festival favourite next to the Festspielhäuser — daily seasonal blackboard, jovial owner.