Salzburg City Breaks

Salzburg City Breaks - The historic birthplace of Mozart
Perched high in the Austrian Alps, historic Salzburg has all the allure of a quaint chocolate box Alpine village surrounded by snow capped mountains and silvery lakes. It is an UNESCO world heritage city that is sure to captivate lovers of history and art. Salzburg city breaks will encounter a refreshingly relaxed pace of life and a cultured classical music legacy that can even rival Vienna. As the birthplace of Mozart, the city celebrates its most famous son with pride and enthusiasm. A short break in Salzburg will see memorials, museums and gardens dedicated to his life and work and any visit is simply a must for lovers of classical music. The city hosts a spectacular festival of his music each year featuring world class orchestras and lavish balls and special open air concerts take place throughout the summer months.


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City Breaks in Salzburg - City full of song
Salzburg is an extremely popular haunt all year round and boasts the highest visitor numbers per capita of any comparable city in Europe and it is not difficult to see why. The old town is a magical district of former royal palaces, beautifully manicured public parks and ancient abbeys and churches. The most dominating feature of the city is its fairytale Festung Hohensalzburg castle which houses elegant state rooms and offers dramatic views of the city and mountains. Other essential visits include the striking Salzburger Dom cathedral, the evocative 6th century Abbey of St Peter and lavish imperial palace of Helbron. No Salzburg city break would be complete however without a dance through the rose beds and fountains of world famous Mirabelle Gardens. It is part of cinematic history, made famous in the Sound of Music and attracts thousands of star struck devotees each year.

Salzburg City Breaks - Incomparable natural beauty
Salzburg short breaks are not just about refined history and culture. The city is home to three universities and has an almost bohemian, youthful ambience with a myriad of trendy bars and clubs. Dining out is a real gastronomic pleasure with a host of fine dining establishments and plenty of traditional Tyrolean cafes and restaurants.  Adventurous winter city breaks in Salzburg will want to head to the challenging pistes of nearby Gastein and trendy Kitzbuhel, both reachable in just an hour from the city centre. Skiing city breaks in Salzburg are unsurprisingly popular and combine the best of both worlds - great fun and exhilaration and the most inspiring museums, historic landmarks and classical entertainment. Summer city breaks in Salzburg are just as compelling with some of the region’s most beautiful mountain scenery that is a popular haven for hikers, birdwatchers and even extreme sports enthusiasts.