Picturesque Salzburg (1930s, silent)

This silent film is a visual tour of Salzburg, Austria in the 1920s, showcasing the city’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and daily life. The film highlights the Salzach River, which divides the old and new parts of the city, and the castle of the old Prince-Bishops, which dominates the skyline. The annual Festspiel is also featured, with crowds of people dressed in traditional Austrian clothing. The film also shows various modes of transportation, including horse and buggies, bicycles, trucks, and even a big dog pulling a wagon. People from different walks of life are shown, including a peddler, a man carrying a box on his head, a woman pulling a small wagon, and police officers giving directions.

We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.