Travel Guide to Salzburg, Austria
Scenic spot introduction:
Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria after Vienna, Graz and Linz. The city is located in the west of Austria. The old town of Salzburg is listed as a World Cultural Heritage due to its numerous Baroque buildings. Salzburg has an inextricable relationship with music. It is not only the birthplace of the musical genius Mozart, but also the hometown of conductor Herbert von Karajan. The movie "The Sound of Music" was filmed here. In addition, as one of the gateways to the Alps, Salzburg receives countless skiers flying in from all over Europe every year.Attractions distribution:
Salzburg is an ancient city surrounded by the verdant hills of the Alps. The mountains near the city are all over 3,000 meters. Between the mountains, there are countless lakes of various sizes, which are dotted around. It can be said to be a picturesque city. As one of the gateways to the Alps, it receives countless skiers from all over Europe every year.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Mozart, church, Baroque, The Sound of Music, city sightseeing, Western architecture, churchTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe > Austria > Salzburg
How to get there:
Salzburg has a well-developed urban rail network: there are frequent trains to Vienna, Munich, Innsbruck and Zurich in the east and west, including two high-speed ICE trains per day; it is also the starting point for trains to the Italian Alps in the south.
Salzburg Airport has flights to Frankfurt, Vienna, London, Amsterdam and Zurich, but most of the flights are charter flights.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Salzburg Ticket Prices:
Mozart's Birthplace : 6 EUR/person
Fortress Hohensalzburg : 3.6 EUR/person
St. Peter's Monastery Catacombs: 1 Euro per person
Hellbrunn Palace : 8.5 EUR/person
Archbishop's Palace: 7.3 euros per person
Salzburg Cathedral : 5 EUR/person
Mirabell Palace : Free and open
Festival Theatre : 5 EUR/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Mozart's Birthplace : 09:00-18:00, extended to 19:00 in July and August.
Fortress Hohensalzburg :
March 15th - June 14th: 09:30 - 17:30,
June 15th - September 14th: 09:00 - 18:00,
September 15th - March 14th: 09:30 - 17:00.
St. Peter's Monastery Catacombs:
May-September: Tuesday-Sunday 10:30-17:00
October-April: Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-15:30, Friday-Sunday 10:30-16:00
Hellbrunn Palace :
April, October: 09:00-16:30
May, June, September: 09:00-17:30
July and August: 09:00-18:00
July, August: Evening visits (fountain show only) 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00
Archbishop's Palace: 10:00-17:00
Salzburg Cathedral : 06:30-17:00 (extended to 19:00 in summer)
Mirabell Palace Marble Hall (Wedding Hall):
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:00-16:00
Tuesday and Friday: 13:00-16:00
Festival Theatre :
January 7 to May, October to December 20: 14:00
June, September: 14:00, 15:30
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Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: 12-Day Eastern European Tour Guide 2017
- Traveling Alone: 15 Days in Europe (Part 2) Austria
Best time to visit:
Salzburg's world-famous music festival is held between July and August every year, and there are also relatively smaller concerts during Easter in April.
Shopping recommendations:
In the small restaurants in the old town of Salzburg, you can taste the local traditional food, especially the Austrian desserts that are unforgettable. The most famous specialty is the Mozart chocolate ball, which was invented by the court pastry chef of Salzburg in 1890 and named after Mozart. The Mozart chocolate ball is made of pistachio, almond candy, nougat and chocolate, and the tin foil packaging is printed with Mozart's head.
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