Explore the medieval alleys, majestic castles andsnow-capped mountains of this picturesque city, where Mozart and The Sound ofMusic were born.
Come to Salzburg and enjoymedieval architecture, music and fine restaurants. This picturesque city issituated right on the banks of the Salzach, so for a perfect introduction, whynot board a boat and watch the city roll by from the water. If not, take astroll alongside the river and explore the famous outdoor market, Salzachgalerien.
On the west bank of the Salzach is the Altstadt,or the Old Town. This grand and historic area is a UNESCO World Heritage Siteand there are strict building regulations in order to preserve the originalcityscape. You will find many historic sites such as the Salzburg Cathedral andMozart Square. At the stately Residenzplatzis the Residenz Palace, where the Archbishops of Salzburg lived back in the 16thCentury. Visit this ornate building and see the grand interior and peruse theworks by Rembrandt and other European masters. Visit Mozart’s birthplace andbask in the past of a true music master. Walk the medieval street, Getreidegasse,and find top brand clothing stores and stalls selling traditional souvenirs.
Right next to the old town is the toweringmountain, Mönchsberg. Take the cable car to the summit andvisit the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest andmost impressive castles in Europe, and visit its fascinating military museum.
Cross the river and climb the highest peak of thecity, the Kapuzinerberg. It's quite a climb, but yourefforts are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view over the city,especially at sunset.
Escape the town for the day and visit HellbrunnPalace, a baroque villa which is famous for its beautiful gardens andamusing Wasserspiele children find it great fun to try toavoid the jets of water from the hidden sculptures and wall fountains.
Immerse yourself in the music of Salzburg.Visit Salzburg in the summer and catch the SalzburgFestival, where you’ll hear pieces by the city’s most famous son, WolfgangAmadeus Mozart. Join the Sound of Music tour and see locations from one of themost popular musicals in the world. Stop off at Schloss Mirabell, with itsimpressive monuments and gardens, and enjoy the tranquillity.
The culinary side of Salzburg isjust as diverse as the other attractions. Explore the city’s beautiful coffeeshops, grand beer halls and award winning restaurants. Taste the homemade cakesand strudels Café Tomaselli, the oldest café in Austria.Visit the various traditional city breweries like the famous Augustiner Brauand appreciate some of the best beer in the world.
