STORIES & FIELD NOTES
Longer guides, arguments, and field notes from people who know the ground.
Salzburg is often associated with a romantic idea of mountains. In the Sound of Music film, for example, it also looks as if there are mountains in the center of Salzburg. While there are mountains in the city of Salzburg,…
The distance between Munich and Salzburg is 145 kilometers (90 miles) which is shorter than the distance between Salzburg and the Austrian capital Vienna. Therefore, Munich is not only a popular place to visit on the way to and from…
The Salzburg Cathedral, besides the Hohensalzburg Fortress, is the landmark of the city of Salzburg. Together with the fortress and Mirabell, the Salzburg Cathedral is one of the top 3 sights in Salzburg. A long time ago I published an…
Salzburg is a gem of a city. It is not only rich in history and art but also surrounded by beautiful scenery. This makes it an ideal base for day trips. The 3 Best Day Trips from Salzburg include the Lake…
The first thing you think of when you hear of Salzburg is Mozart and the Sound of Music, but what if I told you that Salzburg is also home to some of the most beautiful sunsets on Earth. Due to…
The Mirabell Palace and Gardens, the baroque jewel of Salzburg, is one of the Top 3 sights of Salzburg. In Salzburg, the entire old town on the left side of the Salzach river is a UNESCO world heritage site, but…
Mozart's birthplace, the city of music, and the host of the world's largest classical music festival, as well as home to Europe's best-preserved medieval fortress, it may seem impossible to experience Salzburg from top to bottom in only one day.…
I don't have children. However, I am not only a Salzburg tour guide, I was once a Salzburg kid. I was born and raised in Hallein, 15 kilometers outside the city of Salzburg, and spent most of my life in…
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is not only the landmark of Salzburg but also its namesake. The fortress overlooks the city of Salzburg and Salzach River, and with a million visitors a year is the second most popular tourist attraction in Austria.…
Austria's most expensive city to visit is Salzburg. But is Salzburg expensive or just a little more expensive than other places in Austria? Due to high rents, living in Salzburg is expensive. Salzburg is a small city; not only is…