Salzburg

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Salzburg enjoys a special fame in the world of music as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, reflected in attractions such as the museum in his family home, various festivals showcasing his music, and even the melodies that ring out daily on the glockenspiel.

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Salzburg, in northwest Austria, is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, both for its architecture and for its magnificent setting. This picturesque city stretches along both banks of the River Salzach, as it emerges from the Salzburg Alps into lower land dominated by the 1,853-meter Untersberg. The romantic Old Town is a compact neighborhood of narrow medieval streets and arcaded …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE German CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT September to October NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Salzburg Hauptbahnhof Train Station NEAREST AIRPORT Salzburg Airport(SZG) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Most of Salzburg’s Altstadt is now a free wi-fi hotspot; no password is necessary – simply accept the terms and conditions of ‘Salzburg surft!’ to get online. VISA Austria is part of …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Salzburg is one of Austria’s most bike-friendly cities. It has an extensive network of scenic cycling trails heading off in all directions, including along the banks of the Salzach River. See www.movelo.com for a list of places renting out electric bikes (e-bikes). Bus Bus drivers sell single (€2.60), 24-hour (€5.70) and weekly tickets (€16). Single tickets bought in advance …

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History & Culture

Austrian history has been tumultuous, first inhabited by the Celtics and then conquered by the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it was the Bavarians and Slavs that occupied the country. By the 8th century, Charles the Great conquered Austria, but power was taken by the House of Babenberg shortly after his death. The Habsburgs, Austria’s most famous …

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Top Attractions

Altstadt Salzburg (Old Town) From Universitätsplatz, a number of wonderful passages known as Durchhäuser weave northward to Getreidegasse, a busy pedestrian area lined with old merchant homes dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Highlights of a walking tour of this Old Town area are its many wrought-iron shop and inn signs, its beautiful old courtyards, as well as numerous …

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