Salzburg

Sights

• Old town – Baroque squares, churches and passageways – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Hohensalzburg Fortress – One of the largest surviving castles in Central Europe.
• Mozart's Birthplace – On Getreidegasse with its wrought-iron guild signs.
• Mirabell Gardens – Baroque gardens with a view of the fortress.
• Cathedral – The early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptised.
• Hellbrunn Palace – Trick fountains that surprise visitors with a soaking.

Food & nightlife

• Salzburg soufflé – An airy soufflé shaped like the city's three hills.
• Augustiner Bräu – The beer hall and garden of the monastery brewery in Mülln.
• Coffee house – A melange and cake in one of the long-established cafés.
• Mozartkugel – Pistachio marzipan wrapped in nougat and chocolate.

Day trips

• Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut – Lakes and villages of the Salzkammergut – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Untersberg – A cable car up the local mountain on the Bavarian border.
• Königssee – Electric boats on the fjord-like lake near Berchtesgaden.

Good to know

When to go

May–September, December

Getting around

The old town on foot; trolleybuses to the districts, the funicular up to the fortress. Direct Railjet trains from Zurich.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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