Salzburg

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Salzburg is the city of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who saw the light there in 1756, and the composer's association with the city continues to attract tourists throughout the year.

Famous worldwide as the centre of Baroque music, Salzburg is a compact, historical town. Nestled in a steep valley and straddling the Salzac river, the city is popular with tourists and abundant with culture.

Attractions

The Mozart-Wohnhaus is the house where Mozart once lived and the place where he composed some of his musical masterpieces, while the Mozart Geburthaus, the home in which he was born and lived until age 17, now boasts a three-floors Mozart museum.

Located on one of the city’s characteristic plazas the Baroque-style Dom is to be found.

If you want to enjoy breathtaking vistas of the city and beyond, head to the ancient Festung Hohensalzburg. This is one of the biggest fortresses in Europe and hosts two museums, creepy torture cells and a series of lavish rooms.

Located in the Mirabellgarten (Mirabell garden) lies the Mirabell Castle (Schloss Mirabell). Visiting this palace can not be missed. It’s a remarkable palace, but only the extensive gardens are open to the public.

Entertainment

Salzburg is a city of contradictions regarding nightlife. The city boasts four local breweries and several of relaxed bars where you can try and taste various beers. But if you’re not into the ale scene and prefer more refined entertainment, Salzburg’s wide selection of concerts and festivals might be what you are looking for. The word goes that the city features a musical performance almost every night; many are Mozart-related so if you adore classical music, Salzburg is the place to be.

Hotels in Salzburg

Salzburg hotels vary from very expensive five star hotels to modest budget hotels. There’s always the option to book a room in a bed and breakfast as well. Hotel accommodation is available throughout the city as well its surroundings.

The renowned hotels in Salzburg operate on-line booking services. During holidays it is advisable to pre-book hotel accommodation as it might get very busy. Booking holiday villa rentals in Salzburg on-line is also simple and secure, besides discounted rates will be offered to you.

Out and about – car hire in Salzburg

Salzburg can easily be explored on foot because of its compactness, but the nearby Alpine area offers breathtaking scenery, making it worth hiring a car for day trips to Innsbruck and the St Anton valley. Most of the main Salzburg car hire companies have a depot in Salzburg. They are pleased to assist you in choosing the hire car that suits you the best.

There’s always the option to book your hire car in advance. Car hire can easily be pre-booked on-line which also provides discount rates for hire cars. Exploring the area by a hire car from Salzburg is the most practical way.