Salzburg is a very famous vacation destination in Austria. It is the country’s fourth largest city with the most beautiful classic buildings in the world. It is the birthplace of the famous 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and its strong music tradition has been a very rich part of its pop culture. It has more than four thousand festivals annually, one of the reasons why its hotels are very busy all year round with the millions of tourists who participate and celebrate the festivities with the local residents. Tourism is its major industry in Salzburg earning millions and millions of dollars every year.
This is where the movie The Sound of Music was filmed and The Sound of Music Tour is something you must not fail to experience. It is an in-depth tour that lasts for 4 hours. The tours show tourists the locations in the city where the most beloved musical was shot and the famous residence of the Von Trap Family. Surprisingly, many local residents are still not that aware of the movie as it was made in English and became a blockbuster hit in the United States during its time.
The bustling city is also a shopper’s paradise with thousands of sophisticated shops and boutiques. Te late afternoons are best when spent in cafes such as the well known Sache Café where you can taste the authentic Salzburg Sacher Torte, Salzburg cakes and other delectable dishes. International 5 star hotels offer grand accommodations for many tourists along with the city own grand hotel, Hotel Sacher, with outstanding architecture and decorations. Make sure you visit the Augustiner’s Brewery for a good bottle of original German Beer. One of the most popular festivals here in the city is the drink-til-you–drop Octoberfest that features its best beers with live concerts, street part and beer contests. There is no doubt that Salzburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, if not the most beautiful. Some of the most notable tourist attractions also include Mozart’s residence, the Hohensalzburg Castle, the Palace of Mirabell, the palace of Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, Anif Castle, the Schloss Klessheim Casino, the Salzburg Zoo and hundreds more!
Climate: Summer season from May to September in Salzburg is pleasant and warm but it rains frequently during this season as well. Winter seasons bring plenty of snow with temperatures that can go below the freezing level in the months of December and January and rains are also common during the winter months. Generally, the city has a fairly pleasant temperature all year round. At the end of the month of September, mornings become really chilly as the autumn season sets in.
Transportation: The public transports services in Salzburg are comprehensive that includes efficient railway system including the high speed train, ICE services. It is easy to enter the city through its own Salzburg Airport that also provides flights to other European cities. The main city is serviced by bus and trolleybus systems with over twenty lines.
Salzburg has so much to offer, the city is a liveliness city filled with rich colors. This city is well known as the birthplace of Mozart, the backdrop for the Sound of Music and simply for being a beautiful place. During your stay in Salzburg, be sure to visit Salzburg’s Old Town. Old Town has intentionally renowned baroque architecture and one of the best- preserved city centers north of the Alps. If you are interested in the architecture that Salzburg has to offer, then you should visit one of Salzburg’s most popular landmarks, Hellbrunn Castle, known in the native language as Schloss Hellbrunn. Hellbrunn Castle is an early Baroque Villa. Also during you stay be sure to visit on of Salzburg’s interesting sites Red Bull Hangar 7. The Hangar is located inside Salzburg’s airport and it is free of charge. Red It’s a massive glass- enclosed hangar complete with a changing collection of airplanes belonging to the Flying Bulls.
Salzburg International Airport is the second largest airport in Austria. The airport is 2 miles away from the city, so business travelers may ask for driving accommodations, which the airport will provide for you. When purchasing business class flights to Salzburg, travelers prefer to stay in one of the many luxury hotels that Salzburg has to offer, such as the Vital-Hotel Kobenzl.
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