Tips for Salzburg

Written by Donovan July 3, 2014 Category: Austria, Europe Tags: , , , Comments

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Salzburg

Salzburg’s Old Town Walk Old Town’s best sights in handy orientation walk.

Salzburg Cathedral Glorious, harmonious Baroque main church of Salzburg.

Getreidegasse Picturesque old shopping lane with characteristic wrought-iron signs.

Hohensalzburg Fortress Imposing castle capping the mountain overlooking town, with tourable grounds, several mini-museums, commanding views, and good evening concerts.

The Sound of Music Tour Cheesy but fun tour through the S.O.M. sights of Salzburg and the surrounding Salzkammergut Lake District, by minibus, big bus, or bike.   Mozart’s Birthplace House where Mozart was born in 1756, featuring his instruments and other exhibits.

Mozart’s Residence Restored house where the composer lived.   Mönchsberg Walk “The hills are alive” stroll you can enjoy right in downtown Salzburg.

Mirabell Gardens and Palace Beautiful palace complex with fine views, Salzburg’s best concert venue, and Sound of Music memories.

Steingasse Historic cobbled lane with trendy pubs — a tranquil, tourist-free section of old Salzburg.