Salzburg in a Day — Hohensalzburg, Mozart, Mirabell & Altstadt

Practical Tips

Mirabell gardens: arrive before 08:30 to photograph the Sound of Music stairs without tour groups. The Pegasus fountain and steps are on the south side of the garden, facing the fortress view.
Marble Hall inside the palace: one of the finest Baroque interiors in Austria, used for regular evening concerts (Mozart concerts, typically €35–45). Check salzburg.info for schedule if extending to an evening.
Mozartsteg bridge: the best view of the old town from the river — Hohensalzburg fortress above, cathedral towers, cliff face of the Mönchsberg. Best photographed at sunrise (eastern light on the fortress).
The dwarf garden (Zwerglgarten): 28 grotesque marble dwarves from the early 18th century. Moved here from the original garden — some are original, some are replacements.