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Travel Guide
Salzburg
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Quick view
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Phone calls & Internet
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Nightlife
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Austria
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Top 10 sights
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Calendar of events
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Travel etiquette
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Shopping in Salzburg
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Hotels
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Health
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Restaurants
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Quick view
Salzburg – a brief overview
Mozart and The Sound of Music, medieval forts and modern art, traditional coffee
houses and stylish bars; variety is the spice of Salzburg. It’s a city steeped in
history with a hilltop fortress looking down onto the UNESCO World Heritage Old
Town or Altstadt, crammed with centuries-old shops and museums.
Foodies will find a surprising choice of restaurants, cafés and beer houses, while
green space is never far away, with Mirabell Gardens on the River Salzbach and
Kapuzinerberg Mountain for city views. As the birthplace of Mozart, it celebrates its
prodigal son through music and food with the chocolately Mozartball.
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Austria
General knowledge
Country overview
Austrias landscape is of a beautiful and great diversity. As a travellor, you will find
the majestic Alps as well as the green valleys of the Danube. Austria is known for
it’s historic architecture, impressive museums and galeries but also for it’s high
class ski regions. Mozart, Schubert and the inventor oft he psycho-analysis,
Sigmund Freud,
were born here and are some of it’s most famous and influential sons. When it
comes to architecture, the buildings oft he Habsburgers are especially valuable.
This dynasty dominated central europe for seven centuries and left a great heritage
which includes for example the opera house in Vienna.
Geography
Mountainous Austria is a landlocked country at the heart of Europe, bordered by
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic,
Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. The diverse landscape can be divided into five
sections: the Eastern Alps (62.8%), the Alpine and Carpathian Foothills (11.3%),
the Pannonian Lowlands (11.3%), the Vienna Basin (4.4%) and the Granite and
Gneiss Highlands or Bohemian Massif (10.1%). Austria's highest mountain is
Grossglockner (3,798m/12,465ft) found in the Alps' Hohe Tauern range, and, on its
way from the Black Forest in southern Germany to the Black Sea, the winding
River Danube flows for approximately 360km (220 miles) through the country.
Nearly half of Austria is covered with forests, with the lower regions particularly
densely wooded. Fir predominates above 488m (1,600ft), and gives way to larch
and stone-pine beyond 1,219m (4,000ft); the Alpine foothills consist predominantly
of arable land and grassland (above 610m/2,000ft); the Pannonian region is
characterised by scrub and heathland.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 8430000
Population Density (per sq km): 100
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Capital: Vienna (Wien).
Language
German is the official language. Regional dialects are pronounced and within the
different regions of the country one will encounter marked variations from
Hochdeutsch, ie 'standard' German. There are Croatian and Slovene-speaking
minorities in the Burgenland and southern Carinthia respectively.
Currency
Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and
5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin European plugs are standard.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1330-1730.
Public holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2017 - December 2018 period.
2017
New Year's Day: 1 January 2017
Epiphany: 6 January 2017
Easter Sunday: 16 April 2017
Easter Monday: 17 April 2017
National Holiday: 1 May 2017
Ascension Day: 25 May 2017
Whit Sunday: 4 June 2017
Whit Monday: 5 June 2017
Corpus Christi: 15 June 2017
Assumption Day: 15 August 2017
Republic Day: 26 October 2017
All Saints' Day: 1 November 2017
Immaculate Conception: 8 December 2017
Christmas Day: 25 December 2017
St. Stephen's Day: 26 December 2017
2018 New Year's Day: 1 January 2018 Epiphany: 6 January 2018 Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 Easter Monday: 2 April 2018 National Holiday: 1 May 2018 Ascension
Day: 10 May 2018 Whit Sunday: 20 May 2018 Whit Monday: 21 May 2018 Corpus
Christi: 31 May 2018 Assumption Day: 15 August 2018 Republic Day: 26 October
2018 All Saints' Day: 1 November 2018 Immaculate Conception: 8 December
2018 Christmas Day: 25 December 2018 St. Stephen's Day: 26 December 2018
All information subject to change.
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Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Social Conventions
Austrians tend to be quite formal in both their social and business dealings. They
do not use first names when being introduced, but after the initial meeting first
names are often used. Handshaking is customary when saying hello and goodbye.
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It is considered impolite to enter a restaurant or shop without saying Guten Tag
(good day) or, more usually,
Grüss Gott (common greeting which literally means 'greet God'); similarly, to leave
without saying Auf Wiedersehen (goodbye) can cause offence. If invited out to
dinner, flowers should be brought for the hostess. The Church enjoys a high and
respected position in Austrian society, which should be kept in mind.
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Health
Health
Ticks often live in heavily forested areas during the summer months in some of the
more easterly parts of Austria and can create discomfort and, in very rare cases,
serious infection to people who are bitten. Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic and
travellers likely to find themselves in wooded areas from spring to autumn should
take a course of injections. Rabies is present in Austria, although there have been
no incidents reported in recent years. For those at high risk, vaccination before
arrival should be considered. If you are bitten seek medical advice without delay.
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Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone/Mobile Telephone
Dialing Code: +43
Telephone
Call boxes are grey and found in all areas. International calls can be made from
payphones with four coin slots.
Mobile Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies.
Coverage is good.
Internet
Available throughout Austria. There are many Internet cafes.
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Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Salzburg
Mozart’s Birthplace
The three-storey house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27 January
1756 is packed with exhibits, including portraits, his childhood violin and the
clavichord on which he composed several pieces.
Getreidegasse 9
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily 0900-2000 (Jul-Aug)
Austria
0900-1730 (Sep-Jun)
Tel: (0662) 844 313
www.mozarteum.at/en/museums/mozar
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Mozart’s Residence
Rebuilt after its destruction in WWII, Mozart lived here with his family from 1773
until he left for Vienna in 1781. Exhibits include portraits, compositions and his
original fortepiano.
Makartplatz 8
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily 0900-2000 (Jul-Aug)
Austria
0900-1730 (Sep-Jun)
Tel: (0662) 8742 2740
www.mozarteum.at/en/museums/mozar
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
High above Salzburg city is the 900-year-old citadel, Hohensalzburg Fortress, with
its funicular mountain railway, medieval apartments, Fortress Museum and
summer concerts.
Mönchsberg 34
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily 0900-1900 (May-Sep)
Austria
0930-1700 (Oct-Apr)
Tel: (0662) 8424 3011
www.salzburg-burgen.at
The Sound of Music tours
Film fans can book tours through the tourist office to visit film locations such as
Leopoldskron Palace, the Von Trapp family home and the wedding setting of
Mondsee Church.
Tourismus Salzburg, Mozartplatz 5
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily tours; times vary
Austria
Tel: (0662) 8898 7330
www.salzburg.info/en/sights/guided_to
urs/tour...
Salzburg Museum
In an impressive building on Mozart Square, the interactive Salzburg Museum
uses art, facts and multimedia to tell the city’s story. There’s a World of Children for
younger visitors.
Mozartplatz 1
Opening times:
5010 Salzburg
Tue-Sun 0900-1700
Austria
Tel: (0662) 620 8080
www.salzburgmuseum.at
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
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A summer residence commissioned in 1612 by Salzburg's Prince Archbishop,
tours go around the elegant pleasure palace and its unique Wasserspiele
fountains.
Fürstenweg 37
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily 0900-1630 (Apr and Oct-Nov)
Austria
0900-1730 (May-Jun and Sep)
Tel: (0662) 820 3720
0900-2100 (Jul-Aug)
www.hellbrunn.at
Museum der Moderne Salzburg (MdM)
Formed of two spectacular buildings, Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg on
Mönchsberg cliff, has a vast modern art collection, while the city’s MDM
Rupertinum hosts changing exhibitions.
Mönchsberg 32
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Tue and Thurs-Sun 1000-1800
Austria
Wed 1000-2000
Tel: (0662) 842 220 403
www.museumdermoderne.at
Salzburg Cathedral (Dom)
The baroque masterpiece of Salzburg’s cathedral has Mozart’s baptismal font
while the adjoining Dommuseum is packed with art and Renaissance curios.
Domplatz 1a
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Mon-Sat 0800-1700
Austria
Sun 1300-1700 (Jan-Feb and Nov)
Tel: (0662) 8047 7950
Mon-Sat 0800-1800
Sun 1300-1800 (Mar-Apr and Oct-Dec)
Mon-Sat 0800-1900
Sun 1300-1900 (May-Sep)
www.salzburger-dom.at/salzburger-do
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Stiegl – World of Brewing
Guided tours of this interactive beer exhibition, brewery and museum include the
World of Enjoyment where visitors can try young beer (jungbier) and take photos
by the beer tower.
Bräuhausstrasse 9
Opening times:
5020 Salzburg
Daily 1000-1900 (Jul-Aug)
Austria
1000-1700 (Sep-Jun)
Tel: (0662) 8387 1492
www.stiegl.at/en/brauwelt
Salzburg Zoo
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Home to around 1,200 animals in a 14-hectare (35-acre) zoological garden,
residents include white rhinoceros, poison arrow frogs and free-flying griffon.
Anifer Landesstrasse 1
Opening times:
5081 Salzburg
Daily 0900-1630 (Nov-Feb)
Austria
0900-1730 (Mar)
Tel: (0662) 820 1760
0900-1800 (Apr-May and Sep-Oct)
0900-1830 (Jun-Aug)
www.salzburg-zoo.at
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Shopping in Salzburg
Shopping in Salzburg
Key Areas
Salzburg is a treasure trover for shoppers. Long-established shops, global chains
and independent stores can be found in the Old Town on the streets of
Getreidegasse and Judengasse. It’s worth exploring the narrow passageways in
the Old Town for unusual and traditional shops such as the old archbishops'
pharmacy on Alter Markt, the Holzermayr chocolate shop and Anton
Koppenwallner's goldsmith's shop.
Markets
Salzburg’s farmers’ markets include the daily green market (Grünmarkt) at
Universitätsplatz, organic food Bio-Bauernmarkt at Kajetanerplatz on Fridays, plus
Thursday’s Schrannemarkt at Mirabellplatz, Austria’s third largest street market
selling leatherwear, clothes, food and trinkets. From the end of November,
Salzburg’s Christmas markets take over the town.
Shopping Centres
Austria’s award-winning Europark Shopping Center (Europastrasse 1) has won
awards for its architecture and is home to over 130 stores. Other places include
FORUM 1 next to the train station and McArthur Glen Designer Outlet near the
airport.
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Restaurants
Restaurants in Salzburg
From rustic restaurants serving Austrian fare to historic restaurants and concept
dining, Salzburg isn’t short on choice.
Zirbelzimmer at Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Elegant surroundings, tasting menus and terrace views of Salzburg’s Old Town.
Stop at the café for a slice of Sachertorte.
Schwarzstrasse 5-7
Price: Expensive
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Carpe Diem Finest Fingerfood
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Gourmet finger food and classic dishes at this stylish restaurant and bar.
Getreidegasse 50
Price: Expensive
5020 Salzburg
Austria
St Peter Stiftskeller
Believed to be the oldest restaurant in Europe, seasonal local cuisine makes this a
good choice.
St Peter Bezirk 1/4
Price: Moderate
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Gasthaus Zwettler’s
In a building dating back to 1516, Zwettler’s serves Austrian food and beer brewed
with water from the Untersberg mountains.
Kaigasse 3
Price: Moderate
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Afro Cafe
African-inspired food and township art sets the tone in this colourful, socially
minded café.
Bürgerspitalplatz 5
Price: Cheap
5020 Salzburg
Austria
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Nightlife
Nightlife in Salzburg
Riverside cocktails, beer houses, live music and the sounds of Mozart are all part
of Salzburg’s diverse nightlife.
Die Weisse
Using only traditional recipes to brew beer, you can also dance until the early
hours here.
Rupertgasse 10
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Republic Café
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some nights, contemporary cultural performances.
Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Rockhouse Salzburg
An ever-changing schedule of live bands, club nights and after-show parties,
Rockhouse also opens as a bar when no events are scheduled.
Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 46
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Monkeys Bar
On the banks of the River Salzach, this relaxed bar is a great sundowner spot for
views over the Old Town of Salzburg.
Imbergstrasse 2a
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Landestheater
Showing opera, concerts and ballets since the 18th century, this legendary theatre
is also home to the Mozarteum Salzburg Orchestra.
Schwarzstrasse 22
5020 Salzburg
Austria
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Calendar of events
Calendar of events
New Year's Concert
As part of the Salzburg Festival's winter programme, revellers can welcome in the
New Year in elegant style listening to some of Mozart's most famous works at the
spectacular New Year's Concert. It takes place in the Grosses Festspielhaus
(Large Festival Hall) in the centre of this magnificent town, the birthplace of the
famous composer. After the classical performance, visitors can head out into the
square amongst the beautiful baroque buildings to watch the spectacular fireworks
display light up the night sky on the stroke of midnight. The fun continues on New
Year's Day when the streets are filled with musicians and orchestras performing for
the crowds.
1 January 2017
Venue: The Grosses Festspielhaus (Large Festival Hall).
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Salzburg Easter Festival
Annual festival founded by Herbert von Karajan in 1967 and focusing on one
opera production. Also includes several other choir and orchestra concerts.
1 - 17 April 2017
www.osterfestspiele-salzburg.at
Venue: Large Festival Hall.
Lunch Concerts
Visitors to the stunning city of Salzburg can enjoy lunchtime Mozart concert
performances every Friday from May to September in the city's Gothic Hall.
Performed by some of Austria's leading musicians and instrumentalists, this is a
great environment in which to enjoy some top-class performances. A buffet lunch is
available afterwards.
May - September 2017
Venue: Gothic Hall.
Salzburg Festival
The festival has a long and established history that dates back to 1920 and has
been staged every year since. Having grown in popularity over the years, the
modern day event is now held over five weeks during the summer. It puts on a
packed programme of opera, drama and concerts in venues across the city.
21 July - 30 August 2017
www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/summer
Venue: Various venues across Salzburg.
Chamber Concerts at the International Mozarteum
Foundation
Hosted by this prestigious organisation, the Chamber Concerts at the International
Mozarteum Foundation presents a performance programme that includes chamber
concerts and a 'Young Artists' concert cycle. Audiences are given the opportunity
to experience a range of different performances ranging from outstanding soloists
to rousing group orchestral performances.
July - August 2017
www.mozarteum.at
Venue: Mozarteum.
The Salzburg Jazz Autumn (Herbst) Festival
Features concerts, films, exhibitions and international jazz stars.
25 - 29 October 2017
Venue: Various venues.
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Salzburg Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market dating back to the 15th century.
November - December 2017
Venue: Cathedral Square.
Hour of Commemoration - Mozart's Mother's Birthday
Mozart's mother's was born on Christmas Day in 1720, and the city of Salzburg
celebrates her birthday with a special service and performance at St Aegidius
parish church in St Gilgen where she was christened. Visitors can enjoy
performances of pieces by Mozart, Haydn and other great composers by a
chamber ensemble.
December 2017
Venue: St Aegidius Parish Church.
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Hotels
Hotels in Salzburg
Grand hotels in historic buildings, rustic Alpine-style guesthouses, riverside rooms
and boutique options,there is something for all budgets in this picturesque town.
Hotel Bristol
Run by the Huber family for 75 years, this grand, luxury hotel is opposite Mozart’s
Residence.
Makartplatz 4
Category: Expensive
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Hotel & Villa Auersperg
Luxury family-owned hotel with rooftop spa, 55 rooms and suites plus 23 rooms in
the renovated villa.
Auerspergstrasse 61
Category: Expensive
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Am Dom
Boutique design hotel in an 800-year-old townhouse in Salzburg’s historic centre.
Goldgasse 17
Category: Moderate
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Motel One Salzburg Mirabell
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Excellent value modern hotel with spa, lounge bar and some river-facing rooms.
Elisabethkai 58-60
Category: Cheap
5020 Salzburg
Austria
Jedermann
Rooms and suites, some with small gardens, in this modern, city-centre hotel at
great prices.
Rupertgasse 25
Category: Cheap
5020 Salzburg
Austria
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