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Salzburg is a city in Austria, near the border with Germany's Bavaria state, with a population of 150,000. It was the setting for the movie The Sound of Music, so you may think you know all there is to see in Salzburg if you have seen the movie. Admittedly, it is difficult not to burst into song when you're walking along the Salzach River, or climbing up to the Hohensalzburg fortress, which looms over the city. But there is a lot more to this compact, courtly city than Julie Andrews and Wolfgang Mozart, who was born here.

Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria (after Vienna, Graz and Linz) and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Its "Old Town", with its world famous baroque architecture, is one of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

The name Salzburg, literally "Salt Castle", is derived from the barges carrying salt on the Salzach river, which were subject to a toll in the 8th century.

Traces of human settlements dating to the Neolithic Age and later a Celt camp have been found in the area. Starting from 15 BC, the small communities were grouped into a single town which was named by the Romans as Juvavum. Little remains of the city from this period.

The Festung Hohensalzburg, the city's fortress, was built in 1077 and expanded in the following centuries. Independence from Bavaria was secured in the late 14th century.

Salzburg was the capital of an independent state from the early 14th century until 1805. It was ruled by prince-archbishops, who became rich by the salt mines located in the south of the city. This led to the architectural gem you see today, as materials and architects were imported from Italy and other European countries. This is also why, compared to other Austrian cities, sacral monuments surpass the few secular buildings in every respect. The prince-archbishops were forced to give up their political powers during the French occupation in 1805, when Napoleon Bonaparte introduced the concept of separation of Church and State in all the occupied territories.

Schloss Hellbrunn

Schloss Hellbrunn, Fürstenweg 37, +43 662 820372-0. Open 1 Apr-1 Nov Apr Oct: 09:00-16:30; May Jun Sep: 09:00-17:30; Jul Aug: 09:00-21:00 (only trick fountains from 18:00). Once the summer palace of the Archbishops of Salzburg it has lots of clever fountains and pretty gardens. When you take the tour stand next to the guide otherwise you will get wet. Hellbrunn is surrounded by vast gardens, including a good children's playground with swings and flying fox (zip wire), and a cold wading pool, and is a perfect place for a picnic or a long walk through the green. In the Steintheater (Stone Theater), the first opera in Middle Europe was conducted. Children and adults alike are amused. There is an excellent and substantial zoo within the grounds. Adults €12.50, students (19-26 years old) €8, children (4-18 years) €5.50, family ticket (2 adults, 1 child) €26.50.
Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34, +43 662 84 24 30 11. Located on top of a mountain, the Festung offers breath-taking views of Salzburg and the Alps. One area of the fortress offers visitors the chance to look down on a field below to find only one house, the executioner's residence. It was believed to live anywhere near the executioner was bad luck. Inside the fortress is a museum of medieval weapons, life on the fortress, and torture instruments. Public concerts are often held here in the evenings, reservations are recommended. On nights with concerts, it is possible to remain within the walls past dark. To avoid the vertical hike up to the fortress, a funicular is available to ride, for a fee. Adults: €13.20 (funicular) €11.70 (foot), children (6-15 years): €7.50/€6.70, family ticket: €29.20/€26.
Alter Markt Square. Various shops in this area are quite old and impressive. For instance have a look at the interior of the pharmacy called Fürsterzbischöfliche Apotheke. No pictures though, this is a pharmacy not a tourist attraction.
Schloss Mirabell, +43 662 8072 2334. M W Th 08:00-16:00; Tu F 13:00-16:00. Next to the Salzach river and the Mozarteum University of Music and Arts lies a beautiful castle with gardens, built by an archbishop for his beloved courtesan. Watch out for the "Garden of Dwarfs" and the Garden of Roses. Inside, you find the marble stairs of Raffael Donner, and the world's most beautiful wedding hall, the Marble Hall. If you plan to marry there, reservations should be made at least a year in advance. Weddings in English are only held on Tuesday and Friday. If you don't speak German, you can't get married any other day! Free.
Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz. In Cathedral Excavations Museum you can see objects excavated from a Roman villa and foundations of the west towers of the Romanesque cathedral both of which stood in the area of today's cathedral.

Mozart's birth house

Getreidegasse. A long yet narrow street running parallel to the river in the centre of town, with lots of shops, famous for the old (or old-style) signs of profession outside each store.
St. Sebastian Cemetery. Holds not only the graves of Mozart's wife Constanze Weber-Nissen, but also the must-see Mausoleum of Archbishop Wolfdietrich.
St Peter's Church, Cemetery, and Catacombs. Perhaps most remarkable are the small catacombs (€2 adults, €1.50 children) carved into the nearby cliff side. Climb up for a couple of small chapels and a nice overlook. The church will be closed for renovations on 25 Sep 2018, for provisionally one year.
The Untersberg. The mountain is perennially popular with tourists due to its proximity to the city of Salzburg, less than 16 km (10 mi) to the north of the mountain and within easy reach by bus. A variety of paths lead to the top, but most people use the cable car that lifts passengers over 1300m to the Geiereck peak. The cable car runs from the 'St Leonhard' station in the town of Gartenau to the station at the Geiereck peak.
Kapuzinerberg. This steep hill can be accessed through Linzergasse in the old part of town. Once you're in you're in deep forest. There are several paths that bring you to the top (where the Franziskischlössl fortification stands - today it's a restaurant) via either a paved road -no traffic, though- or a forest track with steps. There are several viewpoints along the way. The views of the city, and the Alps, are spectacular, the air is fresh and it makes for a superb little excursion without leaving the city.

Mozarts Geburtshaus, Getreidegasse 9, +43 662 84 43 13. daily 09:00-18:00 (last admission: 17:30), open until 19:00 Jul-Aug. The Mozart family lived in this house in the heart of Salzburg from 1747-1773, where W.A. Mozart was born on 27 January 1756. The house is now a popular museum devoted to Mozart and his family, with interesting memorabilia and letters. Well worth a quick visit. Adults €10, youths and school groups 15-18 €4, children and school groups 6-14 €3.50, family tickets (2 adults with children) €21.
Mozarts Wohnhaus, Makartplatz 8, +43-662-874227-40. Daily 09:00-18:00 (Last admission: 17:30), open until 19:00 Jul-Aug. Mozart’s Residence was reconstructed after being destroyed during World War II and was opened to the public in 1996. Adults €10 (with birth house €17), youths and school groups 15-18 €4, children 6-14 €3.50, family €21.
Salzburg Museum, Mozartplatz 1, +43 662-62 08 08-700. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00, closed 1 Nov and 24-25 Dec. Trying really hard to tell you about Salzburg's history. Blind and partner dogs may be taken to the museum. There are regular guided tours for blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired people. Call for an appointment. All rooms of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz are wheelchair accessible. A passenger lift with sufficient door width leads to all floors. In the New Residence there is an induction loop for the hearing aid. Adults €8.50, 16-26 years €4, 6-15 years €3, families (2 adults and children) €17, seniors €7, people with impairment (ID) or Salzburg Card free. Combi Ticket with the Panorama Museum: Adults €10, 16-26 €4.50, 6-15 €3.50, families €20, seniors €8.50, people with impairment (ID) or Salzburg Card free.
Toy Museum, Bürgerspitalgasse 2, +43 662 620808-300. Founded in 1978, the Toy Museum has the largest collection in Austria of European toys. The "Kasperltheater" puppet show has been held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 15:00 for the since the early 1990s. Adults: €2.70; seniors, children, youth (16-26) €2; students (6-15) €0.80.
Museum of Natural History, Museumsplatz 5, +43 662 84 26 53-0. daily 09:00-17:00. Adults €8.50, seniors (60+) or with a pass €8, students (under 27) and children (4+) €6 (2019).
Salzburg Museum of Modern Art. Two locations: Wiener Philharmonikergasse 9, and Mönchsberg 32. The Salzburg Museum of Modern Art is on the cliff overlooking the old town. It houses contemporary art works from the 20th and 21st centuries, along with rotating international art displays. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, W 10:00-20:00, closed M.
Residenzgalerie, Residenzplatz 1.

Mozarts Geburtshaus, Getreidegasse 9, +43 662 84 43 13. daily 09:00-18:00 (last admission: 17:30), open until 19:00 Jul-Aug. The Mozart family lived in this house in the heart of Salzburg from 1747-1773, where W.A. Mozart was born on 27 January 1756. The house is now a popular museum devoted to Mozart and his family, with interesting memorabilia and letters. Well worth a quick visit. Adults €10, youths and school groups 15-18 €4, children and school groups 6-14 €3.50, family tickets (2 adults with children) €21.

Mozarts Wohnhaus, Makartplatz 8, +43-662-874227-40. Daily 09:00-18:00 (Last admission: 17:30), open until 19:00 Jul-Aug. Mozart’s Residence was reconstructed after being destroyed during World War II and was opened to the public in 1996. Adults €10 (with birth house €17), youths and school groups 15-18 €4, children 6-14 €3.50, family €21.

Salzburg Museum, Mozartplatz 1, +43 662-62 08 08-700. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00, closed 1 Nov and 24-25 Dec. Trying really hard to tell you about Salzburg's history. Blind and partner dogs may be taken to the museum. There are regular guided tours for blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired people. Call for an appointment. All rooms of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz are wheelchair accessible. A passenger lift with sufficient door width leads to all floors. In the New Residence there is an induction loop for the hearing aid. Adults €8.50, 16-26 years €4, 6-15 years €3, families (2 adults and children) €17, seniors €7, people with impairment (ID) or Salzburg Card free. Combi Ticket with the Panorama Museum: Adults €10, 16-26 €4.50, 6-15 €3.50, families €20, seniors €8.50, people with impairment (ID) or Salzburg Card free.

Toy Museum, Bürgerspitalgasse 2, +43 662 620808-300. Founded in 1978, the Toy Museum has the largest collection in Austria of European toys. The "Kasperltheater" puppet show has been held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 15:00 for the since the early 1990s. Adults: €2.70; seniors, children, youth (16-26) €2; students (6-15) €0.80.

Museum of Natural History, Museumsplatz 5, +43 662 84 26 53-0. daily 09:00-17:00. Adults €8.50, seniors (60+) or with a pass €8, students (under 27) and children (4+) €6 (2019).

Salzburg Museum of Modern Art. Two locations: Wiener Philharmonikergasse 9, and Mönchsberg 32. The Salzburg Museum of Modern Art is on the cliff overlooking the old town. It houses contemporary art works from the 20th and 21st centuries, along with rotating international art displays. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, W 10:00-20:00, closed M.

Residenzgalerie, Residenzplatz 1.

Schloss Hellbrunn, Fürstenweg 37, +43 662 820372-0. Open 1 Apr-1 Nov Apr Oct: 09:00-16:30; May Jun Sep: 09:00-17:30; Jul Aug: 09:00-21:00 (only trick fountains from 18:00). Once the summer palace of the Archbishops of Salzburg it has lots of clever fountains and pretty gardens. When you take the tour stand next to the guide otherwise you will get wet. Hellbrunn is surrounded by vast gardens, including a good children's playground with swings and flying fox (zip wire), and a cold wading pool, and is a perfect place for a picnic or a long walk through the green. In the Steintheater (Stone Theater), the first opera in Middle Europe was conducted. Children and adults alike are amused. There is an excellent and substantial zoo within the grounds. Adults €12.50, students (19-26 years old) €8, children (4-18 years) €5.50, family ticket (2 adults, 1 child) €26.50.

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34, +43 662 84 24 30 11. Located on top of a mountain, the Festung offers breath-taking views of Salzburg and the Alps. One area of the fortress offers visitors the chance to look down on a field below to find only one house, the executioner's residence. It was believed to live anywhere near the executioner was bad luck. Inside the fortress is a museum of medieval weapons, life on the fortress, and torture instruments. Public concerts are often held here in the evenings, reservations are recommended. On nights with concerts, it is possible to remain within the walls past dark. To avoid the vertical hike up to the fortress, a funicular is available to ride, for a fee. Adults: €13.20 (funicular) €11.70 (foot), children (6-15 years): €7.50/€6.70, family ticket: €29.20/€26.

Alter Markt Square. Various shops in this area are quite old and impressive. For instance have a look at the interior of the pharmacy called Fürsterzbischöfliche Apotheke. No pictures though, this is a pharmacy not a tourist attraction.

Schloss Mirabell, +43 662 8072 2334. M W Th 08:00-16:00; Tu F 13:00-16:00. Next to the Salzach river and the Mozarteum University of Music and Arts lies a beautiful castle with gardens, built by an archbishop for his beloved courtesan. Watch out for the "Garden of Dwarfs" and the Garden of Roses. Inside, you find the marble stairs of Raffael Donner, and the world's most beautiful wedding hall, the Marble Hall. If you plan to marry there, reservations should be made at least a year in advance. Weddings in English are only held on Tuesday and Friday. If you don't speak German, you can't get married any other day! Free.

Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz. In Cathedral Excavations Museum you can see objects excavated from a Roman villa and foundations of the west towers of the Romanesque cathedral both of which stood in the area of today's cathedral.

Getreidegasse. A long yet narrow street running parallel to the river in the centre of town, with lots of shops, famous for the old (or old-style) signs of profession outside each store.

St. Sebastian Cemetery. Holds not only the graves of Mozart's wife Constanze Weber-Nissen, but also the must-see Mausoleum of Archbishop Wolfdietrich.

St Peter's Church, Cemetery, and Catacombs. Perhaps most remarkable are the small catacombs (€2 adults, €1.50 children) carved into the nearby cliff side. Climb up for a couple of small chapels and a nice overlook. The church will be closed for renovations on 25 Sep 2018, for provisionally one year.

The Untersberg. The mountain is perennially popular with tourists due to its proximity to the city of Salzburg, less than 16 km (10 mi) to the north of the mountain and within easy reach by bus. A variety of paths lead to the top, but most people use the cable car that lifts passengers over 1300m to the Geiereck peak. The cable car runs from the 'St Leonhard' station in the town of Gartenau to the station at the Geiereck peak.

Kapuzinerberg. This steep hill can be accessed through Linzergasse in the old part of town. Once you're in you're in deep forest. There are several paths that bring you to the top (where the Franziskischlössl fortification stands - today it's a restaurant) via either a paved road -no traffic, though- or a forest track with steps. There are several viewpoints along the way. The views of the city, and the Alps, are spectacular, the air is fresh and it makes for a superb little excursion without leaving the city.

Casino Salzburg, 5071 Wals-Siezenheim, +43 662 85 44 55. Open daily except for December 24. Slot machines: 12:00-03:00, Live games: 15:00-03:00. Free admission.
Salzburg Zoo, Anifer Landesstr 1, +43 662 820176-0. 9AM-11PM daily. The zoo is in south Salzburg and is open 365 days a year. It also has a petting zoo for children. There is a restaurant on site serving traditional Austrian dishes. Adults: €10.10, students (under 27): €7, children (4-14): €4, family: €26.50.
Chess — Giant chess board painted onto the ground, past the cathedral (traveling away from the river). You'll have to wait your turn, but it's worth it.

Salt Mines Hallein. — There are a few different salt mine tours available in Salzburg's immediate surroundings. A good one is Salzwelten Salzburg in Bad Dürrnberg near Hallein. Getting there is easy with the Salz Erlebnis Ticket, available at the train station; it covers the local train and a bus transfer (round-trip), admission, and the (required) Salzwelten tour. The tour is great for families, although children under 4 are not allowed on the tour. Put on white coveralls, ride a trolley into the mine, and use wooden slides to descend into the lower levels. A café and picnic benches are available on-site, as well as a small reconstructed Celtic village that includes a playground. Allow about 2½ hours for the tour and the Celtic Village. Apr-Oct: 09:00-17:00, Nov-Dec: 10:00-15:00. Adults €23; students/juniors/senior €21; children 4-15 years €11.50. Family and Group tickets are available.

Salt Mines Hallein. — There are a few different salt mine tours available in Salzburg's immediate surroundings. A good one is Salzwelten Salzburg in Bad Dürrnberg near Hallein. Getting there is easy with the Salz Erlebnis Ticket, available at the train station; it covers the local train and a bus transfer (round-trip), admission, and the (required) Salzwelten tour. The tour is great for families, although children under 4 are not allowed on the tour. Put on white coveralls, ride a trolley into the mine, and use wooden slides to descend into the lower levels. A café and picnic benches are available on-site, as well as a small reconstructed Celtic village that includes a playground. Allow about 2½ hours for the tour and the Celtic Village. Apr-Oct: 09:00-17:00, Nov-Dec: 10:00-15:00. Adults €23; students/juniors/senior €21; children 4-15 years €11.50. Family and Group tickets are available.

For almost a century, Salzburg has hosted the world famous Salzburg Festival, with operas, concerts, and theater plays in different locations throughout the city. It was founded by Hugo von Hoffmansthal, Max Reinhardt and Richard Strauss in 1920. It takes place in July and August, the most famous piece is the "Jedermann" ("Everyman") by Hugo v. Hoffmansthal, being conducted in front of the Dom (Cathedral) every year.

Festivals also take place during Easter time (with mostly Baroque music), and in autumn.

Casino Salzburg, 5071 Wals-Siezenheim, +43 662 85 44 55. Open daily except for December 24. Slot machines: 12:00-03:00, Live games: 15:00-03:00. Free admission.

Salzburg Zoo, Anifer Landesstr 1, +43 662 820176-0. 9AM-11PM daily. The zoo is in south Salzburg and is open 365 days a year. It also has a petting zoo for children. There is a restaurant on site serving traditional Austrian dishes. Adults: €10.10, students (under 27): €7, children (4-14): €4, family: €26.50.

Chess — Giant chess board painted onto the ground, past the cathedral (traveling away from the river). You'll have to wait your turn, but it's worth it.

Mozartkugeln (Mozart balls) are a chocolate candy inspired by the famous composer, Salzburg's most famous son, Mozart. Try the original version at Café Fürst; be aware, though, they are rather expensive, with a small box costing as much as €7. The more widespread Mirabell brand is sold in many tourist shops, but they are also available at most local grocery stores for a lot less. The Reber brand sits between Fürst and Mirabell in terms of quality, the price is in line with Mirabell's. There are three Reber chocolate shops all in the downtown with a wide range of chocolates, Kugeln and pastettes (Alter Markt 5; Griesgasse 3; Getreidegasse 26).
The annual Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt), located at the three squares around the dome (Domplatz, Kapitelplatz, Residenzplatz) features traditional fast food, such as hot potatoes, doughnuts with kraut, and candies, as well as Christmas decorations, winter clothes, and craftmanship. It opens end of November and closes on Christmas.

Mozartkugeln (Mozart balls) are a chocolate candy inspired by the famous composer, Salzburg's most famous son, Mozart. Try the original version at Café Fürst; be aware, though, they are rather expensive, with a small box costing as much as €7. The more widespread Mirabell brand is sold in many tourist shops, but they are also available at most local grocery stores for a lot less. The Reber brand sits between Fürst and Mirabell in terms of quality, the price is in line with Mirabell's. There are three Reber chocolate shops all in the downtown with a wide range of chocolates, Kugeln and pastettes (Alter Markt 5; Griesgasse 3; Getreidegasse 26).

The annual [[Christmas Market]] (Christkindlmarkt), located at the three squares around the dome (Domplatz, Kapitelplatz, Residenzplatz) features traditional fast food, such as hot potatoes, doughnuts with kraut, and candies, as well as Christmas decorations, winter clothes, and craftmanship. It opens end of November and closes on Christmas.

A typical dessert from Salzburg is the Salzburg Nockerl. Don't try to eat it on your own, it's too heavy for one person!

Saran Essbar

Wilder Mann, Getreidegasse 20. Wilder Mann offers traditional Austrian cuisine. The restaurant provides large portions and friendly-service. Smoking is allowed in the restaurant.
Augustiner Bräustübl, Lindhofstrasse 7 (near Muller Hauptstr, or Augustinergasse 4, On the Mönchsberg, bus stop Landeskrankenhaus, +43 662 431-246. Beer garden with self-brewed beer, and market-like shops to buy food. You can bring your own food (not drinks!) if you want.
Saran Essbar, Judengasse 10, Altstadt / Mönchsberg, +43 662 84 66 28. Great schnitzel, as well as the dumpling. Run by a very nice guy. Also, surprisingly excellent Indian fare for central Salzburg. (2nd opinion: decent, not excellent, chicken curry. And avoid the noodle soup: it (seems like it) came out of a can.)
Maroni-Salzburg, Hanuschplatz 1, +43 662 824372. Have roasted chestnuts and a glass of glühwein in the winterseason right before you start off to the Christmas Market. Maronibraterei Salzburg

Wilder Mann, Getreidegasse 20. Wilder Mann offers traditional Austrian cuisine. The restaurant provides large portions and friendly-service. Smoking is allowed in the restaurant.

Augustiner Bräustübl, Lindhofstrasse 7 (near Muller Hauptstr, or Augustinergasse 4, On the Mönchsberg, bus stop Landeskrankenhaus, +43 662 431-246. Beer garden with self-brewed beer, and market-like shops to buy food. You can bring your own food (not drinks!) if you want.

Saran Essbar, Judengasse 10, Altstadt / Mönchsberg, +43 662 84 66 28. Great schnitzel, as well as the dumpling. Run by a very nice guy. Also, surprisingly excellent Indian fare for central Salzburg. (2nd opinion: decent, not excellent, chicken curry. And avoid the noodle soup: it (seems like it) came out of a can.)

Maroni-Salzburg, Hanuschplatz 1, +43 662 824372. Have roasted chestnuts and a glass of glühwein in the winterseason right before you start off to the Christmas Market. Maronibraterei Salzburg

Bärenwirt, Müllner Hauptstraße 8, +43 662 422-404. Traditional food, traditionally furnished restaurant, rather cheap, fabulous beer from the close by Augustiner Bräu.
Raschhofer's Rossbräu, Alpenstraße 48, +43 662 626-444. Traditional, yet somewhat updated, Austrian fare. They serve excellent "Kaiserschmnarrn" a "breakfast" (yet really a dessert).
Zirkel Wirt, Papagenoplatz, Old Town. Delicious traditional and some not-so-traditional food, vegetarian-friendly, great beer, good atmosphere.
Gabler Bräu, Linzergasse 9, +43 662 889-650. Traditional food of high quality, a big selection of salads from the self-service-menu for approximately €7.
SOG, Erzabt Klotz Straße 21, +43 662 831-827. Excellent and affordable Italian food.
Der Schmuggler, Laufenerstrasse 7, 83395 Freilassing. This is a cafe/pub across the border in Freilassing offering good beer and a hearty meal. Good value. Popular with the locals. There is also a pool table.
Restaurant Mediterrane, Moostraße 36. This restaurant is the best Italian in Salzburg, better than the high end place like Pan y Vin. Nothing over €15 or so and the quality is excellent. Try the shrimp pasta or the calamarreti pasta and a mix green salad. This is a small and elegant restaurant, hidden and 5 minutes from Alt Stadt.
"Stiegl Keller" Festungsgasse 10 Phone +43 662 84 26 81 A cellar up on a mountain, serving traditional food and the famous Stiegl beer right from the barrel.
Franziskischlössl, Kapuzinerberg 9, +43 662 872595. On top of the Kapuzinerberg mountain. In what used to be a fortified castle, you find a superb restaurant serving traditional food and excellent fresh fish. Try the Gröstl for a hearty lunch and wash it down with Stiegl Weisse beer. Great views to the Alps.
Café Sacher Salzburg, Schwarzstraße 5-7, A-5020 Salzburg, +43 662 - 88 977 0. Trying the original Sacher-Torte is a must for all chocolate lovers out there. But there's more to Café Sacher than just cake. They also serve delicious hot food at prices cheaper than other touristy places listed here - plus you enjoy the service and ambiance of the Sacher Hotel.
Gasthof Goldgasse, Goldgasse 10, +43 662 84 82 00. 7AM - 24AM. Seasonal, regional, and of the highest quality.

Bärenwirt, Müllner Hauptstraße 8, +43 662 422-404. Traditional food, traditionally furnished restaurant, rather cheap, fabulous beer from the close by Augustiner Bräu.

Raschhofer's Rossbräu, Alpenstraße 48, +43 662 626-444. Traditional, yet somewhat updated, Austrian fare. They serve excellent "Kaiserschmnarrn" a "breakfast" (yet really a dessert).

Zirkel Wirt, Papagenoplatz, Old Town. Delicious traditional and some not-so-traditional food, vegetarian-friendly, great beer, good atmosphere.

Gabler Bräu, Linzergasse 9, +43 662 889-650. Traditional food of high quality, a big selection of salads from the self-service-menu for approximately €7.

SOG, Erzabt Klotz Straße 21, +43 662 831-827. Excellent and affordable Italian food.

Der Schmuggler, Laufenerstrasse 7, 83395 Freilassing. This is a cafe/pub across the border in Freilassing offering good beer and a hearty meal. Good value. Popular with the locals. There is also a pool table.

Restaurant Mediterrane, Moostraße 36. This restaurant is the best Italian in Salzburg, better than the high end place like Pan y Vin. Nothing over €15 or so and the quality is excellent. Try the shrimp pasta or the calamarreti pasta and a mix green salad. This is a small and elegant restaurant, hidden and 5 minutes from Alt Stadt.

Franziskischlössl, Kapuzinerberg 9, +43 662 872595. On top of the Kapuzinerberg mountain. In what used to be a fortified castle, you find a superb restaurant serving traditional food and excellent fresh fish. Try the Gröstl for a hearty lunch and wash it down with Stiegl Weisse beer. Great views to the Alps.

Café Sacher Salzburg, Schwarzstraße 5-7, A-5020 Salzburg, +43 662 - 88 977 0. Trying the original Sacher-Torte is a must for all chocolate lovers out there. But there's more to Café Sacher than just cake. They also serve delicious hot food at prices cheaper than other touristy places listed here - plus you enjoy the service and ambiance of the Sacher Hotel.

Gasthof Goldgasse, Goldgasse 10, +43 662 84 82 00. 7AM - 24AM. Seasonal, regional, and of the highest quality.

Obauer, Markt 46, Werfen, +43 646 852-120. World renown Chef Rudi Obauer was awarded 4 toques. The restaurant is located 45 minutes south of Salzburg, but many claim that it is well-worth the effort! Prices range from €19-45.
Hangar 7, Wilhelm Spazier Straße 7a, +43 662 2197. If you seek a special environment for your dinner this is the place, a top-cuisine restaurant and a great bar close to the airport.
K+K Restaurant, Waagplatz 2, +43 662 842-156. Excellent Austrian fare in a romantic intimate setting. Just steps away from the Salzburg Cathedral on Mozart Plaza. A 3-course meal for two people with a bottle of wine was about €90.
Restaurant Hotel Gmachl, Dorfstrasse 14 - 5161 Elixhausen - Salzburg, +43 48 02 12 72. A short ride from the Old Town on the outskirts of Salzburg.
Stiftskeller St. Peter, St. Peter Bezirk 1/4 (in the St. Peter church complex, +43 662 84 12 68-0. M-S 11:30-23. Claims to have been opened in 803, and as such the oldest restaurant in the world. Austrian cuisine with some Mediterranean influences in a quite grandiose environment. mains around €25-35, menus €40-.
Seven Senses, Giselakai 3-5, +43 662 877 277. 7AM - 12AM. exceptional rooftop terrace, exquisite cuisine

Obauer, Markt 46, Werfen, +43 646 852-120. World renown Chef Rudi Obauer was awarded 4 toques. The restaurant is located 45 minutes south of Salzburg, but many claim that it is well-worth the effort! Prices range from €19-45.

Hangar 7, Wilhelm Spazier Straße 7a, +43 662 2197. If you seek a special environment for your dinner this is the place, a top-cuisine restaurant and a great bar close to the airport.

K+K Restaurant, Waagplatz 2, +43 662 842-156. Excellent Austrian fare in a romantic intimate setting. Just steps away from the Salzburg Cathedral on Mozart Plaza. A 3-course meal for two people with a bottle of wine was about €90.

Restaurant Hotel Gmachl, Dorfstrasse 14 - 5161 Elixhausen - Salzburg, +43 48 02 12 72. A short ride from the Old Town on the outskirts of Salzburg.

Stiftskeller St. Peter, St. Peter Bezirk 1/4 (in the St. Peter church complex, +43 662 84 12 68-0. M-S 11:30-23. Claims to have been opened in 803, and as such the oldest restaurant in the world. Austrian cuisine with some Mediterranean influences in a quite grandiose environment. mains around €25-35, menus €40-.

Seven Senses, Giselakai 3-5, +43 662 877 277. 7AM - 12AM. exceptional rooftop terrace, exquisite cuisine

Augustiner Bräustuberl, Lindhofstrasse 7, +43 662 431-246. Beer garden with self-brewed beer (the delicious Märzenbier), and market-like shops to buy food. You can bring your own food (not drinks!) if you want. On the Mönchsberg, bus stop Landeskrankenhaus, or a 20-minute walk from the Altes Rathaus - just follow the river with the hill to your left and when you see the Augustinerkloster abbey on top of the hill, take the stairs going up.
The Denkmal, Hellbrunner Strasse (Near the Justizgebäude bus stop. The Denkmal is a private club, so expect to pay a few euro for a one-night temporary "membership" (just ask the bartender). Small, cozy, fun atmosphere, popular with university students. Sometimes has live music.
The Shamrock, Rudolfskai 12, Judengasse 1, +43 662 841-610. Guinness, cider, German and Austrian beer as well, occasional live music, and a nice atmosphere. Popular with local university students. Expect the place to be packed on a weekend night.
Stiegl Brauwelt, Bräuhausstrasse 9. Bus stop Bräuhausstrasse on line 1. Tour the brewery and museum and have a Stiegl in the brewery's own pub and beer garden. The tour costs €9 and it includes three 20cl drinks and a gift.
Stieglkeller, Festungsgasse 10, +43 662 8426810. 11:00-23:00. The Stieglkeller is open from May to September. It offers a small choice of traditional dishes, Stiegl beers, Radler and other drinks. It is most recommendable for its fantastic panoramic view over the city. The lower terrace is with service, though you are expected to consume food there. The upper two terraces are self-service areas.
O'Malley's. Everyone goes here. Great bartenders. Open late for real drinkers.
Die Weisse, Rupertgasse 10 (near Linzergasse, +43 662 872-2460. Located in one of Salzburg's most historic breweries, this is where all the locals hang out. It's best to make reservations Wednesday through Saturday as it can get crowded. They also serve treats from Bavaria and Salzburg!

Augustiner Bräustuberl, Lindhofstrasse 7, +43 662 431-246. Beer garden with self-brewed beer (the delicious Märzenbier), and market-like shops to buy food. You can bring your own food (not drinks!) if you want. On the Mönchsberg, bus stop Landeskrankenhaus, or a 20-minute walk from the Altes Rathaus - just follow the river with the hill to your left and when you see the Augustinerkloster abbey on top of the hill, take the stairs going up.

The Denkmal, Hellbrunner Strasse (Near the Justizgebäude bus stop. The Denkmal is a private club, so expect to pay a few euro for a one-night temporary "membership" (just ask the bartender). Small, cozy, fun atmosphere, popular with university students. Sometimes has live music.

The Shamrock, Rudolfskai 12, Judengasse 1, +43 662 841-610. Guinness, cider, German and Austrian beer as well, occasional live music, and a nice atmosphere. Popular with local university students. Expect the place to be packed on a weekend night.

Stiegl Brauwelt, Bräuhausstrasse 9. Bus stop Bräuhausstrasse on line 1. Tour the brewery and museum and have a Stiegl in the brewery's own pub and beer garden. The tour costs €9 and it includes three 20cl drinks and a gift.

Stieglkeller, Festungsgasse 10, +43 662 8426810. 11:00-23:00. The Stieglkeller is open from May to September. It offers a small choice of traditional dishes, Stiegl beers, Radler and other drinks. It is most recommendable for its fantastic panoramic view over the city. The lower terrace is with service, though you are expected to consume food there. The upper two terraces are self-service areas.

O'Malley's. Everyone goes here. Great bartenders. Open late for real drinkers.

Die Weisse, Rupertgasse 10 (near Linzergasse, +43 662 872-2460. Located in one of Salzburg's most historic breweries, this is where all the locals hang out. It's best to make reservations Wednesday through Saturday as it can get crowded. They also serve treats from Bavaria and Salzburg!

Tomaselli, +43 662 844-488. Alter Markt 9. A traditional Viennese coffee house, the oldest in Salzburg. Try the Einspänner and Sacher cake!
Café Bazar, Schwarzstrasse 3. Legendary Viennese coffee house with terrace overlooking the river Salzach and the city, where artists and businessmen alike (and yes, tourists as well) sip a "Kleiner Brauner" and discuss last evening's Festival-performance.
Fürst, Brodgasse 13. Exquisite pastries, and the place to buy the original Mozartkugel, invented by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1884.
Republic, Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2. A modern café with good breakfast, and a variety of cultural events (Jazz Brunch, Clubbing, special theme parties at night). Turns into one of the most popular places to be during night.
Shakespeare, Hubert Sattler Gasse 3 (close to Mirabell castle, +43 662 879 106. Art café with good Chinese cuisine, cheap lunch menu during the week.
Anifer Mühlenbrot, Markatplatz. A tiny bakery with a tasty selection of sweets and snacks, and serves cheap breakfast, even though there is only one table. Try the Berger chocolates.
Afro Café, Bürgerspitalgasse (at the end of Getreidegasse. A funky, modern café with decoration inspired by urban African style. Offers a variety of unconventional and great food and drinks.
Café Sacher Salzburg, Schwarzstraße 5-7, A-5020 Salzburg, +43 662 - 88 977 0. Excellent coffee (try the Wiener Melange if you like your cappuccinos) and great cakes and desserts. The Sacher-Torte hardly requires an introduction. But there are more cakes and tortes. The Strudel is great, and if you have a big appetite the Kaiserschmarrn (huge pancake-like dessert with plum confit and lots of sugar!) will not disappoint you. And it's not as expensive as you might imagine given this is a 5-star hotel. In fact, you'll spend the same, if not more, in any other café in the old part of town.

Tomaselli, +43 662 844-488. Alter Markt 9. A traditional Viennese coffee house, the oldest in Salzburg. Try the Einspänner and Sacher cake!

Café Bazar, Schwarzstrasse 3. Legendary Viennese coffee house with terrace overlooking the river Salzach and the city, where artists and businessmen alike (and yes, tourists as well) sip a "Kleiner Brauner" and discuss last evening's Festival-performance.

Fürst, Brodgasse 13. Exquisite pastries, and the place to buy the original Mozartkugel, invented by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1884.

Republic, Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2. A modern café with good breakfast, and a variety of cultural events (Jazz Brunch, Clubbing, special theme parties at night). Turns into one of the most popular places to be during night.

Shakespeare, Hubert Sattler Gasse 3 (close to Mirabell castle, +43 662 879 106. Art café with good Chinese cuisine, cheap lunch menu during the week.

Anifer Mühlenbrot, Markatplatz. A tiny bakery with a tasty selection of sweets and snacks, and serves cheap breakfast, even though there is only one table. Try the Berger chocolates.

Afro Café, Bürgerspitalgasse (at the end of Getreidegasse. A funky, modern café with decoration inspired by urban African style. Offers a variety of unconventional and great food and drinks.

Café Sacher Salzburg, Schwarzstraße 5-7, A-5020 Salzburg, +43 662 - 88 977 0. Excellent coffee (try the Wiener Melange if you like your cappuccinos) and great cakes and desserts. The Sacher-Torte hardly requires an introduction. But there are more cakes and tortes. The Strudel is great, and if you have a big appetite the Kaiserschmarrn (huge pancake-like dessert with plum confit and lots of sugar!) will not disappoint you. And it's not as expensive as you might imagine given this is a 5-star hotel. In fact, you'll spend the same, if not more, in any other café in the old part of town.

Salzburg Market

Salzburg has a growing number of options available for email and Internet access:

Internet Cafe at the Yoho Hostel, Paracelsusstrasse 9, Happy Hour €0.10 per hour is from 18:00-21:00.

Internet Cafe at the Yoho Hostel, Paracelsusstrasse 9, Happy Hour €0.10 per hour is from 18:00-21:00.

Hallein (22 000 inhabitants) with the Hallein Salt Mine also known as Salzbergwerk Dürrnberg.
Bad Reichenhall (D) and Berchtesgaden (D)
If you get tired of the city you can visit the ice caves south of Salzburg
Oberndorf, a small city next to Salzburg where Silent Night, Holy Night, the famous Christmas song, was composed and premiered. You can see the Silent Night Chapel there.
For people who prefer nature to sights, hiking on the Untersberg, a trip to Salzkammergut or the Königssee (D), or a visit to Bad Ischl may be interesting.
Hallstatt, a UNESCO world heritage city, can be reached in about 2 hours by bus through Bad Ischl, or 3 hours by train through Attnang-Puchheim.
Freilassing (D) is a small German town just across the border, 10-15 minutes by train. Some locals prefer to shop here as goods are slightly cheaper than in Austria.
Salzburg is about 2 hours from Munich (D) and Passau (D), 2 hours from Vienna, and is only a stone's throw from the Alps.

[[Hallein]] (22 000 inhabitants) with the Hallein Salt Mine also known as Salzbergwerk Dürrnberg.

If you get tired of the city you can visit the ice caves south of Salzburg

[[Oberndorf]], a small city next to Salzburg where Silent Night, Holy Night, the famous Christmas song, was composed and premiered. You can see the Silent Night Chapel there.

For people who prefer nature to sights, hiking on the Untersberg, a trip to Salzkammergut or the Königssee (D), or a visit to Bad Ischl may be interesting.