Introduction To Salzburg
Great many adjectives can be used to describe Salzburg – some would call it picturesque, some would call it kitsch and some simply beautiful. But one thing stands true for Salzburg – it definitely has it’s charms. Whether you fell in love with the panorama while watching Sound of Music or if you love Mozart and want to see the place where Austria’s most famous son was born – Salzburg is a charming city with numerous sights, stunning views and let’s not forget the home of Mozartkugel too.
Explore Schloss Hellbrun and have a picnic in it’s vast gardens, visit Mozart’s birth house or take a funicular to the top of Hohensalzburg Festung to take in the views of Salzburg. After you are done sightseeing you can do a spot of window shopping at Getreidegasse and pop to Fürst – the home of the original Mozartkugel.
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The “Sound of Music” Tour in Salzburg, AustriaSalzburg, Austria is perhaps best known in the US as the setting for the famous musical, The Sound of Music. Salzburg is about 4 hours by rail from Vienna, so you could do it in a day trip, but it would make for an exhausting day. To fully appreciate the small town, plan to spend one day and two nights there at a minimum. Tickets on the trainwill cost 20 to 40 Euros, depending on your class preference. The best time to visit Salburg is in the late spring to early fall. Summer is the most beautiful... [Read the full story]
Our Expert Review of Hotels in Salzburg, AustriaGasthof Schorn Cheapness Factor: $$$$ Gasthof Schorn is located at St. Leonhard. Gasthof Schorn is a bed and breakfast and it is exemplary even by Austrian high standards. Located some 4 miles from Salzburg’s city center all the sights can be reached by using the local bus. Also it is ideal for further exploration of the surrounding area. Although on the outskirts of things Gasthof Schorn offers breathtakingly pretty views of Untersberg mountain (B&B is located at very summit) so you... [Read the full story]
Cheap Things to do in Salzburg, AustriaKnown world over as a city of music, Salzburg in Austria is must-visit destination for the discerning. Even for travelers looking for cheap things to do in Salzburg, the city gives a real taste of its elegant heritage and vibrant attractions. The Kapuzinerburg and Monchsberg mountains and the Salzach River provide a stunning Alpine backdrop to the city. Hohensalzburg There’s much of history in Salzburg, and sightseeing opportunities are plenty. Chief among them is the impressive 12th century fortress,... [Read the full story]
