Getreidegasse: Historic shopping street in the heart of Salzburg
The Getreidegasse in Salzburg is one of the most famous shopping streets in the city and impresses with its historic charm. The elegant old town buildings house traditional shops, boutiques and cafés. The Getreidegasse is particularly famous as birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose birthplace can be visited here. A walk through this picturesque alley allows you to experience the history of Salzburg first hand.
Short info:
- Where is the Getreidegasse? In the Salzburg old town
- What is there to see there? Baroque buildings (e.g. the Mozart's birthplace) and shops
- How long is it? Approx. 500 meters
- How much time should I plan for? ½ hour. You go through it quite quickly, unless you go shopping
Generally
The Getreidegasse is the vibrant centre of the old town of Salzburg and exerts a great attraction on numerous visitors, thanks to its unique charm and the historical Mozart's birthplaceIn addition to world-famous fashion chains, the Getreidegasse is fascinating with its traditional inns and unique shops that have a long history. It is located in the pedestrian zone and stretches from the Rathausplatz to Bürgerspitalstraße.
The architecture along the Getreidegasse
The buildings along the alley are characterized by their characteristic house portals and the shrinking windows from the first floor onwards. The old buildings are often decorated with dates, the names of previous residents or the eye of God. A special attraction is Mozart's birthplace at No. 9, where Salzburg's prodigy boy was born in 1756.
The Durchhäuser
The passageways, some of which are decorated with works of art and arcades, have left a lasting impression on Salzburg's cityscape. Today they serve as shopping arcades and galleries. The most famous passageway is the Schatz-Haus, which leads from Getreidegasse 3 to Universitätsplatz.
The alley as a strolling and shopping paradise
It attracts visitors above all with its wide range of international fashion chains, traditional shops and a diverse gastronomy scene. In addition to jewelry, traditional costumes, trendy accessories, antiques, leather and paper goods and perfumeries, shopping enthusiasts can also buy delicatessen and groceries in the Getreidegasse. A special highlight are the delicate and playful guild signs high above the heads of visitors, which are still handcrafted today by the traditional Wieber metalworking shop in the Getreidegasse. Shops: Swarovsky, Douglas, Wagner, Tods, McDonalds, Susanne Spatt Trachten, Trachten Wenger, Trachten Stassny, Benetton, H&M, Mango, Spar and many more.
The origin of the name
The street was originally called "Trabe-Gasse" or "Trab-Gasse". This name was derived from the word "traben", which meant both "to run" and the trotting of horses. Over time, the name developed from "Tragasse" to "Traidgasse" and then to "Getreidegasse", as it is known today. These different name variations make it clear that the name "Getreidegasse" originally had nothing to do with grain.
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