Salzburg Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Salzburg is Austria’s fourth largest city and is located on the banks of the Salzach River, just minutes from the German border. With the Alps to the south and plains to the north, it is situated in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The city’s Old Town is a UNESCO … Read more > Salzburg is Austria’s fourth largest city and is located on the banks of the Salzach River, just minutes from the German border. With the Alps to the south and plains to the north, it is situated in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The city’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renown for being the birthplace of Mozart and the location of the film, The Sound of Music. Places of interest in the city include Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mozart’s residence, Salzburg Cathedral, and Nonnberg Abbey, to name only a few. Tours in Salzburg are numerous. Among them are the Original Sound of Music Tour and the Mozart City Tour including Fortress Hohensalzburg. The Original Sound of Music Tour takes passengers to various sites in the city that were filmed in the movie, including Mondsee Cathedral, where the wedding scene was filmed, and Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children danced and sung the song, “Do-re-mi”. Sightseeing in Salzburg would not be complete without touring Fortress Hohensalzburg and the various sites connected to the famous composer, Mozart, and the Mozart City Tour including Fortress Hohensalzburg offers an excellent way to see these sights. Stops on the tour include the ancient Fortress Hohensalzburg, which looms over the city like a sentry, Nonnberg Abbey, Mozart’s residence, and Mozart Square. Salzburg is a magical city that offers visitors with more than enough to experience, see and do. It is a must-see on any trip to Austria.

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Gastein	48 mi
2. Saalbach	34 mi
3. Linz	68 mi
4. Mayrhofen	71 mi
5. Anif	4 mi
6. Bad Hofgastein	44 mi
7. Mondsee	15 mi
8. Sankt Gilgen	16 mi
9. Neustift im Stubaital	94 mi
10. Villach	91 mi
11. Hopfgarten	48 mi
12. Saalfelden	28 mi
13. Fieberbrunn	32 mi
14. Feldkirchen	61 mi
15. Enns	72 mi