Salzburg Trip: How To Spend Your Time In The City That Gave Us The Sound Of Music
These are a few of our favourite things to do in Salzburg!
Besides Vienna, Salzburg is the most visited city in Austria. The city has a vintage charm that seems to be irresistible. The popularity of the city shot up to fame after the film, ‘The Sound of Music’ was released. Most scenes in the film were shot in Salzburg against the World War II backdrop. Salzburg soon became a popular vacation destination. Here are a few things you should keep in your itinerary if you are thinking of visiting Salzburg anytime soon!
Get A Panoramic View Of The City From The Salzburg Castle
The Salzburg Castle, also known as the Hohensalzburg Castle, sits on top of a small hill called Festungsberg. It is of the largest medieval European castles and its majestic white walls are visible from a long distance when you are approaching Salzburg. Climb up to the top of the castle to get a beautiful panoramic view of the city. It is breathtaking! The open courtyards of the castle often hold many events and concerts and if you are lucky you can catch one too!
Take The Sound Of Music Tour And Live The Childhood Experience
Since The Sound of Music and Salzburg are inseparable, we recommend you to take a Sound of Music tour when you are in the city. This tour would include visiting the spots where some of the most popular scenes from the movie had been shot. Visit the iconic shooting spots of this film including the castles, the churches of Mirabell Gardens, The Nonnberg Convent, Schloss Frohnburg, Pegasus Fountains, Hellbrunn Palace, and of course, Mondsee Church where the final scene of the movie featuring a wedding was shot.
Immerse Your Senses At The Mozart Opera Show
Salzburg is famous for being the birthplace of the music legend, Mozart. The city is also home to the famous Salzburg Marionette Theatre that has been the stage for so many music maestros and their masterpieces. Catch a show of the Mozart Opera at the Marionette Theatre, which includes some of the infamous opera works of Mozart.
Enjoy Coffee At A Street Side Cafe
It’s a crime to visit Salzburg and not enjoy their culture for coffee and cake. Visit a street side café and spend a charming evening with a cup of coffee and some cake to truly celebrate your time in this gorgeous city!
