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Magnificent mountains, sky-grazing spires and oodles of Austrian appeal mean you'll feel just like a von Trapp on holidays to Salzburg.

Melodic moments

As the home of Mozart and the harmonising von Trapps, the old, German-bordering town of Salzburg overflows with classical Austrian culture. Music floats from the Baroque concert halls every day of the year, and the old fortress over the river makes for a dreamy snapshot moment.

If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it

You'll find plenty of ornate historical buildings in Salzburg. Prepare for a soaking at Hellbrunn Palace's playful trick fountain shows, or stop off for a brew where Stiegl beer gets made. There's also the childhood home of Mozart himself. A mix of architectural styles gives this city its striking skyline – but Baroque always takes the lead.

The sound of schnitzel

Snack on the big three while you're here – that's schnitzel, strudel and sauerkraut. Salzburg's crammed with quirky restaurants serving up everything from fine-dining classics to cheap eats. Your food may not be served by a milkmaid, but you'll feel like Julie Andrews nevertheless.

Greenery galore

An illuminated mountainscape hovers just beyond the town, and it's set off by romantic melodies trickling out of open windows. The palace grounds are open until dusk year-round – just the place to go to check out The Sound of Music's filming locations.

Out and about

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Salzburg:

• Boat rides
• Gardens
• UNESCO site
• Castle
• Museum

At a Glance

  • Explore the vast gardens with playful fountains shows and water mazes of Hellbrunn Palace
  • Visit the birthplace, home and museums dedicated to Austria's most famous musician, Mozart
  • See how local beer is made at the home of Stiegl beer, the Stiegl Brauwelt

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Top things to see and do in Salzburg

The daily Grünplatz market, which takes place in the University Square, is a great place for taking photos and finding delicious local produce for picnics. The third-largest market in Austria, Schrannenmarkt, also takes place once a week in front of St Andrew’s Church, selling everything from flowers to leather goods and local delicacies. If you want to shop like a local, head to Linzergasse for small – and significantly cheaper – independent shops.

Salzburg is known for being quite pricey, but you will find some fairly reasonably priced goods if you know where to look. The Europark Mall near the station is home to 130 high-street shops, while the traditional Getreidegasse has a huge selection of local manufacturers selling an array of foods, clothes and bits and bobs for the house. If you have a chance, make sure to check out Baroque Court Pharmacy, the oldest bookshop in the German-speaking world.

Designer goods aren’t hard to find in Salzburg. As well as the Designer Outlet Center near the airport, selling items from big-name brands such as Michael Kors and Hugo Boss at a substantial discount, you’ll also find luxury labels in the centre of town, too. The Geitreidegasse – Salzburg’s most famous and busiest shopping street – Judengasse and Goldgasse in the Old Town are also home to designer boutiques and jewellery shops, perfect for a bit of high-end retail therapy.

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Compared to other major cities in Europe, Salzburg doesn’t have a well-renowned nightlife. However, there are some stylish and cosmopolitan bars – like the Imlauer Skybar – as well as huge beer halls like Sternbrau that seats up to 2,000 people. For a truly authentic Salzburg experience, book yourself onto a Mozart dinner and concert. With many musical and culinary delights, period costumes and overtures, it’s bound to be a night to remember.

For chilled evenings, have a wander around the bustling streets and settle down with a beer at one of Salzburg’s ten breweries. Regarded as the beer capital of Austria, Salzburg has been brewing for more than 600 years. One brewery in particular, Augustiner Brau, has the biggest beer garden in the city, so is perfect for catching the sunset.

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As you’d probably expect of a city, Salzburg is full of coffee houses, beer gardens and fine-dining restaurants, and is said to have the highest concentration of gourmet restaurants of any city in Austria. You’ll find loads of eateries by the river, meaning you’ll not only have a lovely meal, but lovely views too. Make sure you try the local speciality, sacher torte chocolate cake - it’s mouthwateringly good.

Just outside the Mirabell Garden gates you’ll find Café Sacher, the original home of Austria’s greatest sweet, the sacher torte. The ornate, Parisian-style pâtisserie is a popular place for some fine-dining afternoon tea and cake.

Just across the river is Restaurant Esszimmer. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interiors are modern and stylish. The food is beautifully presented with incredible attention to detail, and the service is extremely attentive.

Back across the river is L’Osteria, one branch of a chain of pizzerias. The pizzas are huge, the pasta is tasty and everything comes at a very good price – making it an excellent choice for adults and kids alike.

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