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Salzburg
Hotels
Our choice of Salzburg's
best character hotels.
Many of the hotels
lie on the outskirts of the city, a situation that can make getting out
and about a bit tricky, especially for those without transport. Better
to go for a centrally located placel such as the Hotel
Bristol, which faces Mozart's former home and provides a great view
of the Fortress while being only five minutes away from Schloss Mirabell.
For an even more spectacular setting, try the Hotel
Schloss Moenchstein, a luxury hotel made out of a castle, complete
with a special elevator service to the old town below.
Hotel
Auersperg ****
Centre, Salzburg
Family
run hotel close to the Old Town offering good value accommodation in a
peaceful location. The Auersperg has a delightful green and sunny garden
and a roof terrace/leisure centre (sauna, solarium, steam room, etc) with
panoramic views... (more)
Hotel
Lasserhof ****
Lasserstrasse, Salzburg
From the
superbly renovated Art Deco architecture and decoration to its location
bang in the middle of Salzburg, the Lasserhof is a great place to stay...
(more)
Altstadthotel
Wolf-Dietrich ***
Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse, Salzburg
Run by
the friendly and efficient Schmelzle family, the Wolf Dietrich is a testament
to both homely charm and modern levels of service. With a location close
to the heart of Salzburg's old town and excellent facilities including
an indoor swimming pool, it's a hotel the Hotelgenie has no hesitation
in recommending... (more)
Hotel
Markus Sittikus ***
Centre, Salzburg
A great
location in the heart of Salzburg, well-decorated rooms and the bonus
of a pretty garden make this one of the best three-star establishments
in the beautiful old city... (more)
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Essential
Salzburg
Quick guide
to this Austrian city.
Introduction
Intro Blessed with a rich musical heritage, Salzburg is predominantly
known as the city of Mozart and is home to the world-famous annual Salzburg
music festival. Set against a mountainous backdrop on the banks of the
Salzach River, this Baroque city offers a stunningly picturesque landscape
that was famously captured on celluloid in the Oscar-winning musical The
Sound Of Music.
Top
Ten Sights
1. Festung Hohensalzburg - 12th century fortress that offers panoramic
views of the city.
2. Dom - A prime example of renaissance architecture, the cathedral
is adorned in a rich baroque style and has gained international fame as
a result of its 4,000 pipe organ.
3. Mozart Wohnhaus - Residence of the famous composer from 1773
to 1780.
4. Schloss Hellbrunn - Once home to Salzburg's great prince archbishops,
this majestic 17th century castle is a popular attraction for visitors.
5. Friedhof St. Sebastien - Mozart's wife and father are among
the incarcerated in this 16th gothic cemetery.
6. Residenzgalerie Salzburg - European paintings from the 16th
to the 19th century in 15 historic rooms of this impressive art gallery.
7. Schloss Mirabell - Grand palace turned mayoral residence featuring
an elaborate marble and gold hall.
8. Kollegienkirche - One of the most famous baroque churches in
Austria, designed by the great baroque architect Fischer von Erlach in
the 17th century.
9. Spielzeug Museum - Formerly the city hospital, this toy museum
contains playthings from the 1500's right up to the present day.
10. Stift St. Peter - 7th century church of St Peter's Abbey features
fascinating religious art treasures.
Shopping
Selection
1. Getreidegasse - The city's main shopping thoroughfare is particularly
well served with sports shops as well as traditional fashion outlets.
2. Residenzplatz - Curios and all manner of intriguing treasures
are likely to be discovered in this pedestrian site of the Old Town.
3. Griegasse - Home to the lavish Sporting Goods Dschulnigg where
HM Queen Elizabeth II has been photographed with Prince Philip on a shopping
expedition.
That's
Entertainment
1. Festspielhaus - Divided into two houses, this grand festival
hall hosts all the premier ballet, opera and musical events.
2. Salzburger Schlosskonzerte - The best in ensemble playing housed
in Schloss Mirabell.
3. Salzburger Landestheater - Opera and operettas are held here
from September until June.
4. Salzburg Music Festival - World famous annual event that takes
place in August and more often than not necessitates buying tickets in
advance.
5. Disco Seven - Dance the night away in this unusual venue carved
into a mountain.
Essential
Info
Currency - The Austrian Schilling (AS) divided
into 100 groschen. There are approximately 13 schilling to the dollar
and the euro, 20 to the pound sterling.
Weather
- Summers are warm though winters can be bitterly cold. Average temperatures
in June are 23 C.
Airports
- Salzburg Airport (4km West of the city) Buses leave from the airport
to the city's main station, the Sudtirolerplatz every 15 minutes, journey
time is 20 minutes. Taxis are few and far between particularly during
festival time so it's best to phone on arrival at the airport.
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