Classical music, a beautiful Old Town, and spectacular Alpine vistas make the Austrian city of Salzburg a top priority when visiting Europe. In Salzburg’s Old Town (Aldstadt)—an area resonate with Baroque charm and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—you’ll find the Residence Gallery (Residenzgalerie) and Salzburg Cathedral. Get the history behind these buildings and others on a sightseeing tour. Fans of “The Sound of Music” will recognize Salzburg’s castles, Baroque churches, and mountain lakes from the iconic musical movie, which catapulted Salzburg to fame in 1965. Take a “Sound of Music”–themed tour, and experience Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabell Schloss und Garten); the 17th-century Hellbrunn Castle (Schloss Hellbrun); and Mondsee Abbey, used as the location for the wedding of Maria and Georg von Trapp. A visit to the Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) and an evening concert at Baroque Hall of St. Peter are a must for Mozart fans, and tours for music-lovers highlight places of interest in his life. Other tours include a half-day trip to the Bavarian Alps and the Berchtesgaden salt mine. Day tours to Vienna, Austria’s elegant capital city, and the Salzkammergut, a region of lakes and mountains, showcase the region’s charms. Absorb the beauty of Alpine towns such as St. Wolfgang, Hallstatt, and Lake Mondsee; visit Hitler’s former mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) in Berchtesgaden; or check out Swarovski Crystal World and the Central Inn Valley on an excursion to Innsbruck.
Summer is perfect for sightseeing and hiking through flower-filled Alpine valleys (a must for "The Sound of Music" fans), but Salzburg simply dazzles in the winter months. Festive-light displays and snow-dusted monuments provide the backdrop for a cultural season filled with highlights, most notably Winterfest, the popular Christmas markets, and January's Mozart Week.
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take a stroll through Salzburg’s Old Town, snap a photo in front of Mozart’s birthplace, and sample the original Salzburger Mozartkugel, a marzipan- and nougat-filled chocolate praline, at Cafe Fürst.
involves a run along the river Salzach, an afternoon enjoying Salzburger Nockerl in a café, and a classical concert in the Baroque Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace or drinks on the Hotel Stein rooftop.
taking a The Sound of Music Tour. Even if you’re not a fan of the musical, you can enjoy stunning movie locations such as Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn, and the charming town of Mondsee.
go to the Schranne Market, which takes place every Thursday on Mirabellplatz. There, you can sample local culinary delicacies and admire the local arts and crafts.
head to the Fortress Hohensalzburg which offers stunning views over the city’s spires, domes, and the mountains beyond. You can take the funicular but hiking up Festungsgasse is more memorable.
is thinking Red Bull is an American brand, when it’s actually Austrian. Its founder Dietrich Mateschitz is from Salzburg and if you’re into airplanes and motorcars, make sure to visit the Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport.
Salzburg is renowned for its photo-worthy Old Town: a UNESCO-protected baroque treasure overlooked by the forbidding Hohensalzburg Fortress. The city was also where the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756—his birthplace is a museum—and played a starring role in the much-loved 1965 musical, The Sound of Music.
...MoreBe sure to visit Mozart’s Birthplace on Salzburg’s Getreidegasse. His family’s apartment has been reconstructed and showcases his original clavichord, violin, and family letters. Sound of Music fans, meanwhile, shouldn’t miss a tour of the movie’s iconic Salzburg filming locations, including the Mirabell Gardens with their “Do-Re-Mi” steps.
...MoreThree to four days in Salzburg is ideal. This is enough to enjoy Old Town highlights like Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Birthplace, and the shops and restaurants hugging the cobbled streets. It also still provides time to sample the surrounding Alpine countryside of blue-green lakes, villages, and mountain scenery.
...MoreOver 70 percent of Austrians speak English, and because Salzburg is tourist-oriented, you’ll likely find an even higher ratio of people who speak it well. But don’t take it for granted: Locals will be delighted if you’re ready with some stock phrases from the region’s official language: Austro-Bavarian German.
...MoreYes. History, classical music, and film—especially Sound of Music—enthusiasts will find Salzburg rewarding and memorable. The city’s elegant baroque architecture, stylish shops, cozy pubs, and hearty cuisine, not to mention its surrounding mountain panoramas, will add extra appeal and keep general sightseers more than happy, too.
...MoreExplore Salzburg Old Town on day one to view Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s Birthplace, and more before absorbing sweeping city views from the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Day two is prime for pursuing personal interests: enjoying the shops and restaurants; taking a Sound of Music four, or admiring the region’s lake-and-mountain scenery.
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