Looking out from Mönchsberg over central Salzburg – the city on the Salzach river and at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

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Salzburg

The joke 'If it ain't baroque, don't fix it' is a perfect maxim for Salzburg: the story-book Altstadt (old town) burrowed below steep hills looks much as it did when Mozart lived here 250 years ago. Beside the fast-flowing Salzach River, your gaze is raised inch by inch to graceful domes and spires, the formidable clifftop fortress and the mountains beyond. It's a backdrop that did the lordly prince-archbishops and Maria proud.


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Compact Salzburg is easy to explore on foot or by bike, so fascinating neighbourhoods are all well within range. These are the best.

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One glance at Salzburg’s palaces and mountains and it’s love, but the rest of central Austria is worth exploring too. Try these top day trips from Salzburg.

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Get the inside scoop on how to see Salzburg on a budget – from Mozart melodies to mountain heights.

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Whether you take the bus, the train or your own two feet, getting around the delightful Austrian city of Salzburg is a breeze.

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Get the lowdown on what to see and do in Salzburg for free - from above-the-city strolls to refreshing canal swims.

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