The hills are alive....

Salzburg, Austria is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for parts of the musical and film The Sound of Music. Lots of people already know that, but did you know the town has delicious chocolate? If you are a bread kind of person, there are hot and tasty enormous pretzels to be found! Hmmmmm, warm goodness.

Visiting is very easy if you prefer to spend just a day there. We took a train in the morning from Vienna. After a day walking around and even getting up to the fortress Hohensalzburg, we easily made a return evening train back to Vienna and our hotel.


When you go, definitely make the hike up to the fortress, it is on a hill dominating the old town and is one of the largest castles in Europe, with views over Salzburg. Great spot for photos!


As you will get thirsty from your walks, do consider stopping in for some delicious food and beer at Eulenspiegel. Yum! Great view and amazing wienerschnitzel....




Photo credits: S.F. Castellanos