Salzburg Travel Blog

The iconic Festung Hohensalzburg dominates both the skyline and Salzburg's history. Photo: Flickr user SteFou! Salzburg’s long line of ruling Prince-Archbishops displayed their wealth and power through building magnificent churches and palaces, many of them breathtaking in their architectural...

Windows of the Mozart Geburtshaus, seen from Universitätsplatz Photo: Lorraine Seal Fortress Hohensalzburg The Festung, the fortress that sits high on the mountain in the centre of Salzburg, comprises several museums on one site. Your entrance ticket gives you access to all of them. Among the most...

Coloured lights mark Silvester festivities on Salzburg's Residenzplatz. Photo: Lorraine Seal Salzburgers embrace New Year’s Eve—known here as Silvester—with enthusiasm and verve. As the end of the year approaches, stalls selling Viel Glück gifts spring up in shopping districts and malls across...