Salzburg Marionette Theater: UNESCO Heritage Site Presenting Operas and Famous Plays
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22 Ratings
Salzburg
Experience the enchanting Salzburg Marionette Theater, a UNESCO Heritage Site showcasing operas, famous plays, and beloved children's stories. Book your admission ticket now!
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Salzburg Marionette Theater - In this unique, baroque, audience hall with 350 seats, there have been operas, musicals, plays, and fairy tales performed here such as the one showcased here: The Sound of Music - “A delightful surprise from start to finish” - The New York Times. Performed in English, and subtitled in various languages. The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre employs 12 puppeteers trained in a wide variety of trades and professions. Qualities common to all of them are musicality, manual skill, and the ability to empathize with the various characters in order to bring the marionettes alive on stage. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre has evolved its own technique, which is used as a model by many marionette theaters worldwide. The puppeteers’ training, which takes place exclusively in the theater itself, demands just as much time and perseverance as learning to play a musical instrument.

Shows are subject to seasonality and won’t all be available at one time. Be sure to check back to see what new shows will be playing next.

What's Included
    • Ticket
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Salzburg Marionette Theater has delighted numerous children and adults over the last hundred years and has earned global recognition. Since 2016, it has held a place in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Salzburg Marionette Theater’s performance technique has been recognized as a significant cultural asset, being referred to as the ‘most refined instance of puppet and figure theatre.’ They host various performances in their unique baroque auditorium, including Mozart’s Magic Flute, the popular Salzburg classic The Sound of Music, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. Youngsters will surely enjoy watching Peter and the Wolf or Rumpeltsiltskin. Included is a single admission ticket to any available show. Transportation and other accommodations are not included.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats are available on request, dress code is smart casual
  • No short trousers in the evening
Location
Salzburg Marionette Theater
Schwarzstrasse 24, Mozarteum Complex
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Ilanameredith3
Aug 18, 2023
The artistry is mind-blowing! - They somehow retained the integrity of this musical, eventhough it is pared down from the original. The serious material was still all there, mixed in with all the joyful moments most keep in their hearts when thinking of SoM. First and foremost though, the artistry blew my mind, and the curtain call literally took my breath away. I was also fascinated how they staged certain songs that just require someone to "act". They managed to pull it off finding ingenious moments, without it becoming suddenly a parody of the original piece. Incredible! ...coming from a New Yorker who sees Broadway shows all of the time.
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Gregkamm
Jul 24, 2023
Very enjoyable and unique experience! - An enjoyable rendition of the Sound of Music. The puppeteers skill is amazing. If you are a devoted fan of SOM, don't miss this marionette show!
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Bouldertraveler2014
Jul 23, 2023
A fun experience for three family generations - Take time to look at the exhibit in the entry and hallways. The history of this marionette theater is fascinating.
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Travelchic4469
Jul 18, 2023
Delightful experience - What an absolutely delightful, one-of-a-kind experience. The mixture of actual people in perspective with the marionettes of different sizes and depths on the stage created such an interesting show. I especially loved seeing the people at the top of the stage, and how they worked together to make it happen.
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Michele_m
Jul 17, 2023
Great Production - I am a Sound of Music fanatic. This show does not disappoint. Very well done, with enough of its own spin to really surprise a person. Highly recommend!
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Yeonseung_l
Jul 3, 2023
It was a wonderful experience. - It was a wonderful experience. The movements of the puppets and the music went well together, so I was able to immerse myself in the puppet show. It was a beautiful and happy time. In particular, the appearance of the last puppet actors was impressive itself.
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Alice_d
Jun 13, 2023
Great experience, easily arranged. - Return visit after fifty years. Hasn’t lost its magic. A must-do when visiting Salzburg. Fun evening.
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Aspiringfoodie
Jun 14, 2022
Fun Time - Better than expected. Would suggest better enforcement of people who use flash cameras during the performance
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Tmomma11
Jan 24, 2020
Magnificent - Such an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Quite unique and a dying art. The puppeteers are very skilled and talented. Such a unique experience, totally different than the usual play, musical or concert. As middle aged adults, felt like a kid again. Curtain call was amazing, just as good as the actual performance. The curtain was raised so you could applaud the actual puppeteers. In addition, they performed, giving you the opportunity to see the behind the scenes look at how the puppets work. The Sound of Music is in English, however there are subtitles on the side walls with several different languages. There is not a subtitle for everything though. It is a smaller venue, so you may want to book your tickets in advance. Although the stage is small, we did not have any problems viewing the show sitting midway back. There was an intermission. During intermission, drinks and snacks were available to purchase. The theater was decorated with all sorts of puppets and costumes. It was interesting to look at all the history of the theater. They even have a puppet you can try out yourself. Wonderful, unique experience! Dying art that needs to be appreciated! Fun for all ages! Highly recommend!
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Blueybrit
Aug 3, 2022
Brought back lots of memories x - Amazing! One mark off only because a family brought in their baby and they stayed throughout the first half of the performance even while it cried! Very inconsiderate! They must have been asked to leave at half time as we had a blissful 2nd half. Perhaps the staff could stop them from entering next time?
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