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St. Gilgen

St. Gilgen is a charming resort town on the shores of Lake Wolfgang (Wolfgangsee) in Austria. It is located in the Salzkammergut region, which is an international travel destination. St. Gilgen has a population of only 3 300 and is located at an altitude of 545 m. It has an area of around 99.00 km2. Boats sail around the lake from St. Gilgen, ensuring transport and panoramic views of the majestic mountain range encircling the region. The hermitage of the saint, whom the town was named after, survives to this day. It is located behind a church in the Falkenstein cliffs east of Furberg.

St. Gilgen has nurtured a close connection with Mozart in a historical plan. Although the great composer never actually visited this town, his sister came to live here after she got married, his grandfather worked here, and his mother was born here. The municipality promoted St. Gilgen as the Mozart Village in 2005. There are plans to open the St. Gilgen International School in 2007.

A major attraction in St. Gilgen is the International Musical Instrument Museum. Its collection focuses on the music of all world cultures. Guided tours are available. You can see fantastic instruments and hear them played. The museum organizes short recitals and evening programs for visitors.

Additionally, the town has many monuments associated with Mozart. These include the Mozart Memorial House, the fountain dedicated to Mozart's mother, St. Gilgen parish church, and the fountain immortalizing Mozart himself.

Anna Maria Walburga Pertl, Mozart's mother, was born in what is today the Mozart Memorial House in St. Gilgen. This building previously served as the district courthouse. In 1784 Mozart’s sister moved into this house with her husband. Mozart's grandfather Wolfgang Nicolaus Pertl was commissioned by the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg to build the old courthouse, which he completed in 1720. There is a mural of Mozart’s mother and sister on the side of the house. It was done by sculptor Jakob Gruber and dates from 1906. In front of the house there is a charming, welcoming garden with a beautiful fountain depicting Mozart's mother as a small girl. It was built by Toni Manzell.

Mozart's grandparents were married in the parish church of St. Aegidius. His mother was christened here as well. His sister got married in the same church in 1784, and the great composer’s brother-in-law and grandfather are buried here.

The last important landmark is the Mozart Fountain. It depicts the young Mozart playing the violin amidst birds spurting water. The Art Nouveau-style fountain was completed in 1926.

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