Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Magic Flute SHORT version (1 hour)

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

The Salzburg Marionette Theater has charmed countless children and adults for a century and has become famous throughout the world. Since 2016 is has been included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The performance technique of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre has been declared a cultural asset worthy of preservation, as the "most highly developed form of puppet and figure theatre." In this unique baroque auditorium they present operas, including Mozart's Magic Flute, as well as the Salzburg classic The Sound of Music, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet and Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream or Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince. Children for sure will like Peter and the Wolf or Rumpelstiltskin.

This is for one admission ticket to see the show of choice, that is available. Transportation and other accommodations not included.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is smart casual

Infant seats are available on request

No short trousers in the evening

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Salzburg Marionette Theater

In this unique baroque audience hall with 350 seats there have been operas, musicals, plays and fairytales that have occurred here such as: The Magic Flute - Probably Mozart's best known opera, staged here for young and old in a short version. In German, subtitled in various languages. Duration: 1-hour. 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 emphathise with the various characters in order to bring alive the marionettes on the stage. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre has evolved its own technique, which is used as a model by many marionette theatres worldwide. The puppeteers’ training, which takes place exclusively in the theatre 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.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Entrance ticket

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Meeting points

Salzburg Marionette Theater

Schwarzstrasse 24, Mozarteum Complex Salzburg Austria

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

The Magic Flute

Probably Mozart's bestknown opera begins with a look behind the scenes

Reviews

4.90

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Magical puppet theatre!
RenateV297,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Salzburg Marionette Theatre is definitely worth a visit for young and old. Already in the entrance hall and also in the passageway to the theatre hall, you can learn a lot of interesting facts about the creation or production and the history of the puppets, can also admire them on site (partly behind glass). The short version of the Magic Flute definitely benefits the younger visitors, whose attention span is rather shorter, but of course also "impatient" tourists . Particularly impressive is the beginning of the play, where during the overture the (still) visible "puppeteers" set up the scenery and move the puppets into position, before the black curtains only release the stage design and puppets. This gives the audience an approximate impression of how such a performance (by human hand) comes about.
amazing
suekZ6266ZG,,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
fantastic poppet show , very good experience in Sandburg. easy access, very helpful and kind staff, everything was so great about this place.
A real cultural enrichment at a high level
UrsulaMar,,Apr 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great production, great puppeteers, wonderful Mood. We loved it and will come back
Unique to Salzburg, highly recommended!
Julie G,,Aug 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was just enough time to experience one of Salzburg’s most unique treasures. Was so impressed with the artistry and history. Highly recommended!
Sensational!
Swiss9000,,Sep 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very great and recommended activity in Salzburg! We visited the short version of the Magic Flute (30€ per ticket, category 1). It was very impressive to admire the puppet art with Mozart music in the beautiful Baroque hall! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Magic flute
Eurotraveler5557,,Jan 7, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Delightful presentation. Child friendly. Easy to see performance. Easy to access theater and close to other attractions.
Short and sweet
J4757DVmanuelab,,Jan 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
One hour show was perfect, we’ll done. Great for kids but more interesting if you actually understand German.