The square is dominated by the statue of Mozart by Ludwig Schwanthaler, ceremoniously unveiled on September 5, 1842 in the presence of Mozart's sons. Mozart's widow, Constanze von Nissen, did not live to see the unveiling. She died on March 6th of the same year in the house at Mozartplatz 8. A plaque was placed on the house in her memory.

"Michl march, Mozart is here!" This was the local vernacular when the site for the erection of the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart monument was being discussed. The two squares coming into consideration were the Hannibalplatz in front of Mozart's Residence (today's Makart Square) and the Michaelsplatz (today's Mozart Square), whose fountain with the Baroque statue of St. Michael had to give way to the Mozart monument."

Discover something new among the old! The open-air experience ... Find out all there is to know about the rural buildings and way of life in the Province of Salzburg from the 16th to the 20th century at Salzburg's Open-Air Museum, situated in the Untersberg Nature Preserve. A wonderful excursion destination close to the city of Salzburg featuring 60 farmhouses, barns, mills, craftsmen's cottages, alpine pastures, some dating back 500 years. Interesting permanent and special exhibits, a variety of events and handicraft demonstrations will guarantee that your visit to one of the largest attractions in the Salzburg vicinity is a memorable open-air experience.

Over 50 original farm buildings from the province of Salzburg, some dating back five hundred years. Farms, craftmen's cottages, village school, blacksmith, mills, saw mill, alpine pastures, chapels, brewery. Old tractors, steam engines, equipment. Impressive exhibitions and special displays. Diverse handicraft demonstrations. Traditional events, folk dancing afternoons, gatherings of folk musicians. Historical inn with garden and wooden pin bowling alley. Large adventure park, museum quizz.

Salzburg`s Hellbrunn Zoo keeping animals, both native and exotic, in an environment close to their natural surroundings has become the hallmark of Salzburg's Hellbrunn Zoo. One of the zoo's main goals is to ensure a harmonious balance between the beauty of the local landscape in Hellbrunn and the natural environment of the animals. Special habitats are continually being developed, enabling visitors of all ages to experience the natural balance between flora and fauna. These habitats have been created using natural materials to enable animal communities from similar surroundings to be observed together in captivity.  
In der  In the new "African Savannah", for example, rhinoceros, antelopes and guinea-fowl co-exist. Other exhibits show the fauna in America or the animals in Eurasia (bears and lynx, chamois, groundhogs and river otters). A visit to Hellbrunn is an educational experience for young and old. Observing familiar local species and creatures from other continents is both entertaining and informative. Take the time to wander through the spacious zoological landscape and experience the life on other, often distant continents.