Salzburg – Destination Overview, Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg has so much to offer, the Birthplace of Mozart, the Von Trapp family and a History that suits the region’s beauty. You are sure to be enchanted by Salzburg as you visit and explore. It is so easy to get swept away by romance and history.

Salzburg has a tranquil, elegant feel, and the old town is so walkable, making exploring a pleasant and relaxing experience. The hills surrounding Salzburg are rich with salt, and the transport of this precious commodity is where the river (Salzach river) and the town (Salzburg = Salt castle) got their names.

Salzburg had been on my bucket list all my life; I grew up loving the sound of music and longed to visit the places of the movie. As an adult visiting Salzburg was as much about the romance and history as it was about Maria and her charges.

Salzburg is a conveniently located city for trade, at the junction of the west-east running river and the north-south travelling highway.

An Austrian City, Salzburg is just an hour by train to the German city of Munich. Salzburg has a mix of medieval and baroque buildings in the pedestrian-friendly Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank. On its right, the 19th-century Neustadt (New City) has everything in easy reach to enjoy no matter where you stay. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).