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Marie 's tip about Salzburg, Austria 4th Aug 2008

Salzburg has a population of around 150,000 though in summer it is usally much higher than this. It is the capital of the district of Salzburg. The river on which the city stands is the River Salzach. The Old Town stands on the left bank of the river though of course it has now spread over to the other side of the river.

The main attractions are: cathedral, the fortress, and the birthplace of Mozart. The city plays hosts the annual Mozart Festival every January and also there is the annual Salzburg Festival held in July and August.

It is the gateway for some spectacular scenery for the mountains with some spectacular walks.

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Kanada Sportregion from Invermere, Canada

Can't wait to take my kids there....

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Angella 21st May 2011

Visit the smaller towns outside of Salzburg. My favorites were Unterach am Attersee, Mondsee (where the Sound of Music was filmed), St Wolfgang, and Bad Ischl. You'll find the most amazing thermal spa in Bad Ischl!

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Josef (with reference to Music events, Shuttles & Transfers, Cruise Travel, IT) 16th Oct 2011

Hallo Anna Maria!

What an enticing name! In Salzburg you should not miss a classical concert by musicians dressed in 18th century costumes at the ''St.Peter's Keller'', maybe have your supper in the downstairsRestaurant. You could also attend a dinner concert at the ''Festung'' (the castle on the hill).... and you should not miss a boat trip upriver on the ''Salzach'' (the river that separates the old town from the new town) combined with a tour through the casle of ''Hellbrunn'', which was built by the catholic archbishop for his mistress with whom he had several children (I believe it was eight)...

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Anna Maria Delgado from Agana Heights, Guam (US)

Thank you, Josef for your great advice. I love Mozart so salzburg is one of my dream places to visit. Your name is also nice! Danke!

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Shashank 10th Oct 2011

I will going to salzbug & will be staying in saalbach from 19th May 2012 for a week. Which are the things i should not miss out there.

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Olav Johannessen from Oslo, Norway

Olav

You have to visit the castle of ''Hellbrunn'' and explore some fun from the catholic archbishop that built it. enjoy and have fun

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Elysian 11th Aug 2011

I am wanting to visit Salzburg at Christmas. Are there any good Christmas markets around? What else is there to do in December?

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Elysian Nomad from Winchester, England

Thanks for the tip Sala :-)

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Paula 20th Dec 2008

One of the most beautiful towns in Austria situated in the breathtaking region Salzkammergut. I was there in summer. It is a lively place full of events. It is a haven for anybody interested in architecture, arts, classical music. I will go back for sure.

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Xell 20th Oct 2008

Spent a day in Salzburg, and it was fun exploring this beautiful city. Me and my best mate went to nearly every film locations of Sound of Music, and we went on foot!

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Lilla 7th May 2012

Salzburg is where W.A. Mozart was born, as I recall

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Edgar 13th Dec 2011

I am not local salzburger but i can recoment some of the irish bars shamrock and murphys law,

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Fritz (with reference to Car Travel, Skiing, Snowboarding) 12th Dec 2011

besides the tips already mentioned in previous posts: Visit the HANGAR 7 - just opposite the salzburg airport- just will find a fantastic restaurant on the 1st floor, and of course can watch all the WARBIDRDS as static displays in the Hangar.durings wintertime,it's maybe an 45 min drive to Zell am See,Saalbach for skiing.famous and close to salzburg: The socalled SALZKAMMERGUT, villages like St.Wolfgang,St.Gilgen , surrounded by mountains and with great Christmas markets

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Jay Mettu from Hyderabad, India

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Thanks Fritz! That was helpful and attracting me! :)

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