Salzburg Easter Festival (Osterfestspiele)
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About
Founded by Herbert von Karajan in 1967, this exclusive Easter festival presents opera and symphonic concerts of the highest calibre in the Großes Festspielhaus over the days around Easter.
Highlights
- A world-class resident orchestra performing staged opera and symphonic concerts.
- An intimate, prestigious counterpart to the summer Salzburg Festival.
- Springtime Salzburg with far fewer crowds than high summer.
Practical tips
- The programme is compact, so plan your nights around the few performances.
- Book accommodation early as Easter is a popular travel period.
- Dress formally for evening opera performances.
Where it is
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