The hills are alive in Salzburg

This Austrian city on the Salzach River, with magnificent views of the Eastern Alps, is not just home to the real Von Trapp family and a famous musical. It is steeped in a rich history of culture and arts from both Northern and Southern Europe, earning it a rightful place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage cities. The river neatly separates the old from the new, with Salzburg's medieval and baroque Old Town on the left bank and its 19th century New Town on the right. It's best explored on foot, so you can marvel at the beautifully preserved sacred buildings, the Italian inspired squares and historic palaces, where you can even follow in Julie Andrew's footsteps through the Mirabell Palace Gardens. You will be captivated by Salzburg's charm and with its many museums, festivals and events, you won't be short of things to do, whatever the season.

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Top Attractions in Salzburg

Stroll through Salzburger Altstadt, a living, breathing museum

Salzburg's Old Town incorporates the best Austria has to offer and most of the city's top tourist attractions in one place. The beautifully preserved city centre gives visitors a chance to walk through history, experiencing architecture from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance period all at once.As well as harbouring Mozart's birthplace containing displays of his beloved instruments, Getreidegasse is also famous for its ornate doorways adorned with important dates and intricately crafted business signs.Explore the arcaded passageways of through-houses, now filled with artwork, galleries and boutiques and experience the traditional inns providing local specialities and warm Austrian hospitality.

Step back in time at Hohensalzburg Fortress

Standing guard over Salzburg's Old Town, Hohensalzburg Fortress is Europe's largest fully preserved castle and the city's defining landmark. You can see from its imposing structure why it was never captured by enemy troops.Originally built in 1077, the Fortress was expanded over the centuries, used as a military barracks and a prison and is now home to many museums depicting its secrets and past.Take the funicular to the top of the hill and after appreciating the exquisite views, step inside an authentic-looking medieval village. If you're lucky, you might even catch the fanfare from the Trumpeter's Tower.

Escape the city for the mountain air of Untersberg

Part of the Berchtesgaden Alps bordering Germany and Austria, Salzburg's legendary mountain the Untersberg is popular with hikers, nature lovers and adventurers.Take the 10-minute cable car to the top for the breath-taking views, which on a clear day stretch all the way to Chiemsee in Bavaria. The information boards identify the sights at the Geiereck or Salzburg Hochthron viewpoints and the signs will guide you along the various trails.The more daring may go skiing, rock climbing, ice caving or paragliding, whilst those who prefer their feet firmly on the ground can hire a deckchair and simply relax.

There is trickery afoot at Schloss Hellbrunn

Commissioned by a Prince-Archbishop with a lust for life, Schloss Hellbrunn is renowned as a pleasure palace, built purely for a great deal of fun. This Late Renaissance building, designed by the same architect as the Salzburg Cathedral, invites visitors to explore its many rooms and discover its entertaining history.The extensive palace grounds, inspired by the copious water supply from the mountain, are home to a plethora of grottos, water-driven figurines and even a mechanical theatre. Through audio stations, you can now discover the secrets and devious intentions behind the famous trick fountains, designed to amuse and astonish guests.

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