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Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is in western Austria and is the capital of the state of Salzburg. Salzburg is only two hours from Munich and one hour from Vienna by train. Population of Salzburg is about 145,000 people. The federal state of Salzburg is has a population of over 520,000 people. Salzburg is Austria's 4th largest city. Salzburg is dominated by churches, cathedrals and palaces. The old town of Salzburg is in the UNESCO world heritage list. More than 4500 cultural events taking place every year in Salzburg, makes the city one of the most important cultural metropols of Europe. Salzburg was established around 696 when the missionary St. Rupert arrived in the area now known as Salzburg. The first establishment of Salzburg was the Benedictine Monatery of St. Peters. The small town quickly became an independent church state which was ruled by an Archbishop. Salzburg at that time was managed in a Vatican-like style and was called the "Rome of the North". The face of the modern Salzburg, dominated by the baroque majesty of the old town, was actually created in the 17th and 18th centuries. Even today, over 120 churches, castles and cathedrals shows the power of the Salzburg archbishops. In 1756, the most famous Austrian, Mozart, was born in Salzburg. In 1842, a monument was built in dedication to Mozart, also called the Mozart square today. After 1816, Salzburg became of the great Habsburg Empire. Salzburg - Transportation Salzburg's airport, W.A.Mozart Airport, is located only 2 km. away from the German border and 4 km. away from the Salzburg city center. Follow the "Flughafen" signs to get there by car. You can also take a train from the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) to the airport which takes about 15 minutes. A taxi will approximately cost you about EUR 10 to the Salzburg city center. An efficient bus service in Salzburg with 25 routes is the main public transport. The buses operate until midnight. After midnight, a bus-taxi can be taken. The main Tourist Information Office is located at Auerspergstrasse 7 and you can find detailed and uptodate info about transportation. We suggest you get a Salzburg Card for unlimited free transportation. Normal fare for trains and buses is EUR 1.45. Salzburg - Where to eat?
There are various kinds of restaurants around the old town area.
A classy meal with a
quality wine for two will cost you approximately EUR 80.
Ikarus, on the Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse, Atelier, in Schloss
Hellbrunn and the Culinarium, on the St. Julien Strasse are three
well-known restaurants in Salzburg. I suggest you have a
coffee at the Cafe Palmina or at the Cafe Fingerlos. For more
adventurous people who would like to taste some local culinary
delights there are many alternatives to choose from. Knoblauchsuppe,
a soup full of croutons and garlic, and Salzburger Nockerl, a large
souffle, are just two of the more popular local specialities. Salzburg - Main attractions Salzburg Cathedral - Salzburg's Cathedral is probably Salzburg's the most significant piece of church architecture. With its glorious facade and mighty dome the Salzburg Cathedral represents the most impressive early Baroque style of the north of the Alps. HohenSalzburg Fortress - Hohensalzburg Fortress was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard. The Fortress was considerably enlarged by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach and is the largest fully-preserved fortress in Central Europe. St. Sebastian's Church - The Sebastian's Church (Sebastianskirche) is mostly Baroque in style. The church was built by Kassian Singer from 1749 to 1753, although it bears some Rococo elements in the decorations. Mozart's Birthplace - Take your time out to visit the Mozarts Geburtshaus (birthplace), the house where the genius composer was born on January 27, 1756. The house is located on the Getreidegasse. Hellbrunn Palace - Hellbrunn Palace is about 6 km. outside of Salzburg and is known for its Baroque gardens and for its trick fountains. A tour of the palace and water gardens will cost you EUR 7.5.
St. Peter's Abbey - The
Stift St. Peter was the first establishment of Salzburg and was
built by St. Rupert in around 696 AD. The abbey remains to be
the oldest continuously active monastery on German speaking
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