This Charming European City Is Known for 'The Sound of Music' and Mozart — How to Visit
"One of the world's longest-continuing marionette theaters, offering family-friendly shows from classical operas and fairy tales to plays and musicals (including a version of "The Sound of Music"). Its method of puppet and figure theater was listed on the Intangible UNESCO Cultural Heritage list in 2016." - Lydia Mansel
Lydia Mansel
Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.
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I came to see The Sound of Music show. It was breathtaking. The skill of the puppeteers was exceptional, bringing the story to life in new, creative ways. The show is reasonably priced, and the theatre itself is beautiful. The puppets and scenery are works of art in themselves. It was an amazing experience.
kevin mills
Google
Here to see the magic flute done in marionette style. Simply breathtaking , the whole experience was amazing. My first opera and marionette show. Great value for money and a lovely theatre. A must see , the puppeteer are masters
Leila Solomons
Google
We saw The Magic Flute. The puppets were beautifully made and the performance was very charming.
Our view was not so good because of taller people in front of me. There were some subtitles shown to help explain the story, but a bit more would have been helpful.
bobthecat5
Google
Cash only inside for beverages, and only available before the show and intermission (drinks/wine can't be taken inside)
This was different, fun, quirky, ~ 2.5 hours with intermission.
Magda Ehlers Opvoedkundige Kindervideo's
Google
Love the way it forms part of a historical landmark. Small museum, but packed with marionettes. Some interactive activities to play with included. Overall fun for young and old.
James Greenaway (Jim)
Google
Authentic experience, very few places still deliver this type of theatre. Bar area for drinks. Seating quiet flat, so you may want to sit in front rows (4-7).
Dr Lisa Aumiller
Google
Wow. Dont go to Salzburg and miss this. It was amazing. Absolutely loved it. Come on time for in the beginning they kind of show u the setup as the music gets started. The puppets were even stretching pre show. Standard for the area there isn’t ac in not sure about heat so just dress so your comfy. But I LOVED this so much as did my whole group who had no idea what we were doing. If you don’t know the show you’re seeing read a little about it before you go. There are some basic descriptions on the side walls that will help. But enjoy the magic of this amazing artistry and theater !
Barbara Gabriel
Google
This is a fabulous theater.. the marionettes are well done, fabricated meticulously.... And the puppeteers who make them come alive are fabulous at their work. Amazing. Amazing. One of my favorite things in Salzburg!