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| Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria |
Salzburg is the provincial capital of Salzburgerland and stands on the banks of the state’s primary river, the Salzach. It is a beautiful, historic, Baroque city, located against a backdrop of pristine mountains and is Austria’s fourth largest city with an estimated population of 150,000. Built on the former site of the Roman town of Juvavum, the ‘Old Town’ of Salzburg lies on the left bank of the river where St Peter’s Church and a monastery were established in 700 A.D. The ‘Old Town’ was named a U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site in 1977, and is considered to be one of the best preserved centres north of the Alps and is well known for its Baroque towers and churches including the beautiful Salzburg Cathedral which was the first Baroque building in the German speaking world.
Located in the heart of Europe, Salzburg is a city of culture, former home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Michael Haydn, it is today home of the Salzburg Festival, a world renowned annual musical event that attracts lovers of good music, especially Mozart, from around the world. Salzburg is well known for its architectural heritage of 17th and 18th century houses and the delightful charm of its streets which exude a sense of substance and quiet confidence!! Historically Salzburg has been a wealthy city for hundreds of years due to the mining of salt, which is reflected in several impressive buildings built by the Prince-Archbishops. These included numerous sacral buildings which have created a special atmosphere and which have led to the city being once called the ‘Rome of the North’!! Notable buildings include the 900 year old Festung Hohensalzburg which stands high above the city and was the former stronghold of the Archbishops and considered to be one of the largest medieval castles in Europe, the Archbishop’s opulent medieval palace, the Residenz at Residenzplatz 1 in the heart of the city and the Schloss Hellbrunn, the Archbishop’s summer residence with its fountains and beautiful gardens which lies just south of the city.
Salzburg is also a university city which together with being a popular tourist destination means the place has a good supply of welcoming cafes and restaurants. Good food and good beer is the stuff that keeps us going, and keeping on going you must do if you wish to see everything there is to see in Salzburg. The place has so many attractions apart from those mentioned above, such as the Getreidegasse a long narrow street at the centre of Salzburg’s popular shopping area and home to the old burgher’s house at Getreidegasse 9 where Mozart was born and which is now a museum, Mozart’s residence at Markartplatz 8, St Peter’s Monastery which houses the Johann Michael Haydn Museum, the Salzburg Zoo, the Toy Museum and the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art, the architecturally interesting Franciscan Church in the old town, the 17th century Mirabell Palace, St Francis Church and St Sebastian’s Church and Cemetery – to name a few!! It’s a beautiful city, enjoy yourself!!
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Hotel Europa
Salzburg
 |  The hotel is ideally located in the centre of Salzburg and only 5 minutes walking distrance from Mirabell Gardens and the Congress Centre. Parking facilities are available next to the hotel and the main train station is close by. Enjoy the fantastic view over Salzburg from the restaurant on the to... |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Salzburg - The Pitter
Salzburg
|  The Crowne Plaza is located in the centre of Salzburg but across the river from the Old City. It is within walking distance to the beautiful Mirabell gardens. Being in a very old building the rooms are not as big as some would like but do have all the modern facilties you would expect. If you boo... |
Hotel Mozart
Salzburg
 |  The Hotel Mozart is located in the heart of Salzburg, in the pedestrian area Linzergasse, with almost all sights within a few minutes' walk. It offers a traditional and pleasant atmosphere, with personal and courteous service, in a comfortable property.
There is a breakfast room only however there... |
Castellani Park Hotel Salzburg
Salzburg
|  The Castellani Parkhotel combines classical elegance and modern architecture to create a unique atmosphere. The main house – on the list of historically preserved sites – was carefully restored and has been seamlessly linked with the new house, situated in the middle of a green park. The wedding cha... |
Sheraton Salzburg Hotel
Salzburg
 |  Adjacent to the magnificent Mirabell Garden and directly connected to the Salzburg Congress Center, the Sheraton Salzburg Hotel offers comfortable surroundings and friendly service.
The Sheraton is located across the river from the city and its attractions but is only a ten minute walk and as ther... |
Hotel Bristol
Salzburg
 |  The Hotel Bristol is located in the heart of Salzburg between Makartplatz and Mirabellgarden. It is a beautiful period building with lots of charm and character and will definately give you an experience of bygone days. |
Hotel Turnerwirt
Salzburg
|  Hotel Turnerwirt is a family-run hotel and located on the outskirts of Salzburg. The city centre is 2km away but there is a bus stop and a train station quite close. The property offers the ideal base for travellers who don't mind walking or catching public transport to reach attractions and resta... |
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The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg
Sightseeing
Salzburg |  The hills are alive with The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. Enjoy a day trip visiting the breathtaking landscapes and locations where the famous musical, the Sound of Music, was filmed. The English-speaking guide not only shows you the highlights of the film 'Sound of Music' but also the ... |
Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and
Tour
Salzburg |  Salzburg Super Saver combines two half-day trips into one memorable day offering great value for money. Start the morning with a tour through the Bavarian mountains and visit the 450-year old Salt Mines before spending the afternoon discovering the film locations of the Sound of Music. The perfect c... |
Eagles Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
Sightseeing
Salzburg |  Visit Kehlsteinhaus, better known as Hitler's retreat, the Eagles Nest, on this day trip to Bavaria. Journey through spectacular scenery along the Konigsee River Valley and the Bavarian Alps, before arriving at Obersalzberg.
A special kind of adventure awaits you on this excursion to Bavaria - Berc... |
Werfen Ice Caves Tour from Salzburg
Sightseeing
Salzburg |  Visit the largest Ice Caves in the world on this memorable afternoon trip from Salzburg. Your tour meanders south along the picturesque Salzach Valley towards the idyllic village of Werfen, taking in historic monuments, sheer mountain passes and the most imposing castle in middle Europe, Castle Werf... |
Bavarian Mountains and Salt-Mines Tour from Salzbu
Sightseeing
Salzburg |  Journey through the Bavarian Alps, via the Alpenstrasse, along the King's Lake River to the Obersalzberg - famous for Hitler's retreat, the Eagle's Nest. Here, the highlight of your tour awaits as you tour the 450-year-old salt mines. Wearing traditional miners' clothes, you enter the mines and hear... |
Mozart Concert and Dinner at Stiftskeller in Salzb
Tour
Salzburg |  Dine at the oldest restaurant in Europe, Stiftskeller St. Peter, while listening to the music of Mozart. Enjoy a delicious three course candlelit dinner, prepared as it would have been in the 17th and 18th centuries, while local opera singers and musicians perform some of Mozart's finest work.
Let ... |
Austrian Lakes and Mountains Salzburg Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Salzburg |  On the Austrian Lakes and Mountains Salzburg Sightseeing Tour, experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Austria's most beautiful regions - the Lake District - just beyond the gates of Salzburg. Your tour begins with a scenic view of Salzburg before touring the scenic and historical landmarks of ... |
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Prague, Vienna & Budapest
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15 days |  Grand is an understatement when you experience the mountainous regions, beautiful rivers and valleys of these five fabulous countries. Enjoy a Rhine River Cruise, a visit to the Bavarian Alpine Resort of Berchtesgaden and scenic drives through the Rhine Valley, Black Forest, Italian Lakes and more! ... |
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Sound of Music
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European Interlude
15 days |  This brilliant tour is a fusion of some of the best-loved cities in European, including Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Paris. See Big Ben and shop in London’s Knightsbridge, view Cologne’s gothic cathedral, visit Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg and cruise Venice’s canals. ... |
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12 days |  This great tour from London to Rome is well suited to the first-time traveller. The tour follows the classic route, providing a perfect introduction to the highlights of Europe. From London you will travel to Paris for two magical nights in this amazing city. View the city from the second level o... |
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