Salzburg

Salzburg was originally known as Juvavum, a trading stop on one of the Roman Empire’s most important routes. It declined during hard times after the Goths’ attack on Rome, and as the western part of the empire declined, so did Salzburg. All that remained was a small village. In 696 A.D. the city was revived. Bishop Rupert was so fond of the area’s beauty that he re-named it Salzburg after the river Salzach, and made it an Episcopal See. His successors, the bishops Wolf Dietrich, Markus Sittikusand, and Paris Lodron, were instrumental in creating the Salzburg we know today, especially its majestic Baroque churches, palaces, and castles. Most of the cultural treasures, including the Altstadt (the Old Town) and the Hohensalzburg fortress, are in the western part of the city known as Salzachufer.

One of the world’s most outstanding geniuses, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here in 1756. His place of birth, Hagenauer Haus, still stands to this day. In July and August the "Salzburger Festspiele" festival is held in his honour.

After World War II, Salzburg became one of Austria’s most important commercial centres as well as one of its largest tourist destinations. One of the major reasons was the 1964 film "Sound of Music". The new Salzburg, with its banks, railway and bus stations, Mirabellplatz and many cheap hotels has sprung up on the right side of the river (Rechtes Salzachufer).

The first thing to do is to take the cableway up to Hohensalzburg fortress. It is the best-preserved medieval fortress in Central Europe, and the views from atop the 1,660 foot-high Festungsberg Mountain, are remarkable. To the north is the city with its church spires, and to the south the Alps. Most of Salzburg’s tourist attractions are in Altstadt, the Old Town. However, the charm of the area itself is possibly the biggest draw of all. It is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, and is full of quaint squares, fountains, baroque churches, chubby medieval buildings, wrought iron signs, and much more.

Salzburg has many nice eateries, and a surprisingly large selection of bars. As often in Central Europe, the best impressions of the local colour can be found at traditional bars and restaurants. The rustic environment, the large portions, and the tall glasses of beer – possibly the local favourite Stiegl – are what it is all about. In other words, head for Salzburg’s wonderful beer gardens, the Biergarten. Try Augustiner Bräu (on Augustinergasse 4), whose beer is still brewed by monks, or the Stieglkeller (Festungsgasse 10), part of the Stiegl brewery.

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Salzburg airport information

easyJet flies into and out of Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart. The airport is located 4 km from the city centre.

Salzburg airport by car
The airport is located centrally on the north-south (G, I) and east-west (H, CZ, D, CH) A1 motorway junction. Take the exit marked “Flughafen”.

Salzburg airport by coach
Bus number 2 travels every 10 minutes between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg main railway station. On Sundays and public holidays the schedule changes to every 20 minutes. Journey time approximately 20 minutes. A single ticket costs €1.80 (€0.90 for children). Tickets can be purchased at "Newscorner" in the terminal or from the bus driver.

Bus number 260 will take you directly from the airport to Salzburg main railway station, Bad Reichenhall, Unken, Lofer (link to St. Johann , Tirol and Kitzbühel Bus Nr. 4012), St. Martin, Weißbach, Saalfelden, Maishofen, Zell am See.

Bus number 180 offers services to Salzburg main railway station, Wals, Großgmain and Bad Reichenhall.

You will find the bus stops outside terminal 1.

Salzburg by train
The train station is 15-20 minutes away from the airport, and offers connections to the main tourist destinations, including: Zell am See, St. Johann, Altenmarkt, Radstadt, Bad Gastein, Kitzbühel and Schladming.

Salzburg airport by taxi
The taxi rank is situated directly outside the passenger terminal. Journey time to Salzburg city centre is approximately 20 minutes.

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