This is Part II of the ongoing guest post series, Solo in Salzburg. You can read Part I here.
Chapter III: Mickey Mozart
“Concerning the targets, if it is not too late, please do this for me. A small man with light hair, stooped over, revealing his bare arse. From his mouth come the words, good appetite for the feast. The other man should be shown with boots and spurs, a red cloak and a splendid, fashionable wig. He must be of medium height, and precisely in the position that he can lick the other man’s arse. From his mouth come the words: oh, there’s nothing to top that. So, please, if it can’t be this time, another time.”
–Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
These words were etched on a plaque below the Bölzlschiessen target depicting each of Mozart’s requests. Yes. All of them.
(Bölzlschiessen is a sport played indoors where decorated targets are shot at with darts using an air gun)

This facet always fascinated me about Mozart. He was a prodigy, a genius, an inventive mind unseen by mankind before, and since, his time. Yet here he was, using his creative juices to conjure up the perfect target to shoot darts at home. I appreciate that tales of his eccentricity and mischief weren’t lost through the years. He wasn’t just an assiduous composer. He had a sense of

I snapped out of these thoughts as I caught myself staring at the unusual painted target for too long. The target was one of the many
Thankfully, photography is strictly prohibited inside both museums. Something I am an enthusiastic proponent for as it promotes patience and appreciation when looking at art,
Once I left the museums, I never did really escape the omnipresence of Wolfgang. As I continued exploring the city, I kept crossing stores selling Mozart themed perfumes, pretzels, coffee, and of course, Mozartkugel, a popular chocolate candy. It slowly dawned on me how ingrained in Salzburg’s culture and economy the composer is. If Salzburg was Disneyland, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is its’ Mickey Mouse. And you cannot escape the Mouse when you’re in Disneyland.





Funny then, once you are enlightened that Mozart spent most of his life trying to escape his birthplace for better opportunities and life in Vienna. I, now in a similar predicament, still had another eight hours before my train back to the Austrian capital and my cosy bed. The fatigue was catching up with me after touring both museums. I sat down with a rice bowl and a beer at Uncle Van, a popular Vietnamese joint. As I downed my brew, I
Totally loved the post. Great pictures and description of Salzburg lucky u to have gone there and seems like u had fun too
Salzburg sounds quite fascinating, and I think it’s a great destination for solo travel.
Wow the sculptures are amazing. I wish I could go there too.And throughout the city it’s Mozart vibes only 😊
What a chocolaty & Mozarty affair!
It sure is. Chocolates and Mozart everywhere!
An entire town celebrating a single individual, is wonderful.
Loved the photos you shared and that quote is too funny!
Can you imagine what a sensation he must have created that admiration and love for his work continue till today? Thanks for the feedback.
This is one wow post for me. Mesmerised by the pictures and your description. You are one lucky person to travel and see all this..:)
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Thank you for the feedback.