Salzburg

Mainly known because it’s famous citizen Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg, the fourth largest city in Austria, is located on the banks of the Salzbach river, north of the Alps.

The old town, rich of history and baroque towers, palaces, churches and the „Festung Hohensalzburg“ (castle) is surrounded by the mountains „Kapuzinerberg“ and „Mönchsberg“, creating a unique atmosphere. The beautiful setting has been used to create the film and musical „The Sound of Music“ which features landmarks in Austria but heavily concentrates on Salzburg.

With it’s narrow cobblestone streets and tidy gardens the city creates a neat atmosphere. Although it may sounds now that Salzburg is more a historical place, do not be blinded by it’s prettiness. Due to the three universities, the city is „busy“ and „humming“ at all times with lots of opportunities to go out and have fun.