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A R R I V E i n S a l z b u r g
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View of Salzburg‘s city centre
with the Salzach River
The Von Trapp family from the movie
„The Sound of Music“
Salzburg is famous for its palaces and
gardens like Hellbrunn, Leopoldskron
(right) and Mirabell (far right)
Salzburg Stage of the world
Whether you head to Salzburg to soak up the culture, indulge in the shopping,
stroll the streets, or take five in the coffee shops, this is a city of many
charming sides. Mozart and Maria Von Trapp (The Sound of Music was filmed
in the city) may be Salzburg’s most famous son and daughter, but nature
herself is the real star here. And while Salzburg is famed for its culture, it is
also a place for family fun; small, walkable with safe, traffic-free streets, it is
the perfect place to introduce your children to the joys of the city break.
With 148 expertly landscaped acres of Baroque gardens, reflecting pools and
romantic grottos, Hellbrunn was originally built as the Prince Archbishops’
summer residence 400 years ago but is now one of Salzburg’s most popular
attractions. Tourists flood in as quickly as the waters from the springs in the
Hellbrunn Mountain that give the palace and gardens their theme.
Dozens of astonishing trick fountains – or water games – see water spurt
from pathside rocks, create tall watery arcs and, funniest of all, shoot up
from stone seats surprising those sat at the outdoor dining table known as
the Duke’s Table. The large park is free to enter but, to see the fountains, you
need to take a guided tour, which also grants you access to the palace.
The nearby zoo is home to around 800 animals, including zebras, lions,
leopards and kangaroos, housed in enclosures landscaped from the cliff face
to provide the most natural possible environment. In July and August, the
zoo stays open till 23:00 allowing visitors a unique insight into the nocturnal
behaviour of the animals.
Cruise on the River Salzach
To see Salzburg from an exciting and unusual perspective, step on board the
‘Amadeus Salzburg’ – the only boat of its kind in the world. The cruise starts
on the Makart Bridge in the historic city centre and travels seven kilometres
along the Salzach River, granting magnificent views of the cityscape,
Hellbrunn and the mountainous landscape beyond.
Another scenic wonder is the Panorama Museum where visitors can see
Sattler’s amazing 125 square metre 360° painting of 1825 Salzburg and
compare it to today’s landscape. Also currently showing at the museum is an
exhibition that contrasts the story of The Sound of Music‘s Von Trapp Family
with its real life counterparts, complete with media reports, family objects,
private photos and loans from collectors.
Information
Salzburg Tourism Board
T +43 (0)662 88987-0
F +43 (0)662 88987-32
tourist@salzburg.info
www.salzburg.info
www.salzburg.info
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