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Art lovers call Salzburg the Golden City of High Baroque; historians refer to it as the Florence of the North or the German Rome; and, of course, music lovers know it as the birthplace of one of the world's most beloved composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91). If the young Mozart was the boy wonder of 18th-century Europe and Salzburg did him no particular honor in his lifetime, it is making up for it now. Since 1920 the world-famous Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival), the third-oldest on the continent, have honored "Wolferl" with performances of his works by the world's greatest musicians.
Salzburg Hotels
It's difficult for a Salzburg hotel not to have a good location—you can find a room with a stunning view over the Kapuzinerberg or Gaisberg or one...read more
Salzburg Restaurants
Salzburg has some of the best—and most expensive—restaurants in Austria, so if you happen to walk into one of the Altstadt posheries without...read more
Things To Do in Salzburg
Getting to know Salzburg is not too difficult, for...read more
Travel Deals in Salzburg
- Altstadt Kaisererbraeu on Sale: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $198+/Nt Save with Expedia, $94/night less
- Star Inn Salzburg Airport on Sale: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $90+/Nt Save with Expedia, $7/night less
- Save in Salzburg: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $134+/Nt — $134 Save with Expedia, $17/night less
- Save in Salzburg: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $135+/Nt — $135 Save with Expedia, $17/night less
- Book 3-Star Amadeus Fr $158+/Nt — $158 Save with Expedia, $15/night less
Salzburg Experiences
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The view from Fortress Hohensalzburg. Go up to the fortress on the peak and see what romantic visitors in the 19th century enjoyed so much—the... Read more
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"Mozart is sunshine." So proclaimed Antonin Dvorak—and how better to sum up the prodigious genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (January 27... Read more
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Few Salzburgers would publicly admit it, but The Sound of Music, Hollywood's interpretation of the trials and joys of the local Trapp family... Read more
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As most Salzburgers know, one of the best and most pleasurable ways of getting around the city and the surrounding countryside is by bicycle... Read more
News & Features
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News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines.... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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