Hostelworld Guide for SalzburgStraddling the River Salzach, Salzburg is surrounded by a backdrop of green hills. It's an incredibly pretty

city, famous for being the birthplace of Mozart. The Old Town is filled with treasures, both in terms ofplaces to visit and well-preserved architecture. Salzburg combines its long heritage with a vibrant nightlife.

Here you'll find a huge number of restaurants, bars, cafs, clubs and live music venues. On top of that,the people of Salzburg are extremely friendly. An easy place to get around, Salzburg is a great city to

visit, especially during one of the city's many festivals.

In this Guide...

Useful InformationAfter Dark

Places to EatTop Attractions

Budget TipsWhere to Shop

The Essentials Climate

Getting There

By plane: Salzburg W.A. Mozart InternationalAirport is located 4km from the city centre. You cang e t t h e N o . 2 b u s f r o m t h e a i r p o r t t o t h eHauptbahnhof (main train station). The journey lastsaround 20 minutes and it costs 1.80 for a singleticket.

By train: The Hauptbahnhof is the main trainstation and is around a 15 minute walk from the citycentre. Regular train services to destinations inAustria and across Europe run from here.

By bus: Frequent bus services connect Salzburgwith other parts of Austr ia, as wel l as manylocations around Europe. Many of these buses alsoleave from the Hauptbahnhof.

Getting Around

On foot: As a lot of Salzburg's compact city centreis pedestrianised, it's an easy place to walk around.Many of the main attractions are within walkingdistance of each other.

By 'Stadtbus': Salzburg has an environmentallyfriendly bus network known as the 'Stadtbus'.Frequent services run all across the city and into thesurrounding areas.

By taxi: Taxis can be picked up at taxi ranks orhailed down throughout the city.

Useful PhrasesHello: HalloGoodbye: TschssPlease: BitteThank you: Vielen DankYou're welcome: Gern geschehenYes: JaNo: NeinOf course: NatrlichExcuse me: EntschuldigungHow are you?: Wie geht es dir?Open: GeffnetClosed: GeschlossenWhat is your name?: Wie heisst du?My name is...: Ich heisse...How much?: Wie teuer ist es?May I have the bill?: Kann ich die rechnunghaben?

When visiting Salzburg, come prepared for hotsummers and cold winters. The city's Alpine climatemeans that during the winter there's a big chance ofsnow. Summers are warm and sunny for the mostpart. However, Salzburg's climate is also notable forits Schnrlregen or 'string rain'. Sudden downpoursfall in slanted lines, hence the name 'string rain'.This phenomenon, particular to Salzburg, canhappen at any time of the year. July and August areSalzburg's hottest months, while December andJ a n u a r y a r e e s p e c i a l l y c o l d m o n t h s , a n dtemperatures can often drop below zero.

Good to know...Language: GermanCurrency: EuroElectricity: 220 Volts AC/50Hz. 3-pin plug.Area Code: +43 (Austria), 0662 (Salzburg).Emergency Codes: Ambulance 144, Fire 122,Police 133.Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT +1)Central Post Office: Mozartplatz 5.Main Tourist Office: Residenzplatz 9.

Embassies and Consulates

USA: +43 (0)1 313 390*Canada: +43 (0)1 5313 83000*Australia: +43 (0)1 506 740*South Africa: +43 (0)662 622 035**UK: +43 (0)1 716 130*Germany: +43 (0)1 711 540*Spain: +43 (0)1 505 5788*Italy: +43 (0)1 712 5121*New Zealand: +49 (0)30 206 210 (NZ embassy inGermany)France: +43 (0)1 711 540**Located in Vienna**Consulates

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Cheap Eats After Dark

Flckner, Linzer Gasse 66 Flckner is a greatchoice for breakfast. They do a lot of specials, withmuesli, yoghurt and orange juice costing less than3. Sandwiches, soups, pizzas and a wide range ofdrinks are also offered. Open Mon-Fri 7am-6pm,Sat 8am-12pm. Free WiFi available.

Salzburg snack time

Bosna Available from vendors around the city,Bosna (or Bosner) is a snack food thatoriginated in Salzburg. Served in an open bun,it's made up of two bratwursts, and generallyalso includes onions, mustard and a sprinklingof spices. The classic Bosna costs around 3.

Shakespeare Caf, Hubert Sattler Gasse 3 Acaf, bar and restaurant, the Shakespeare Cafserves a varied selection of food including pastas,soups, salads and pizza. The 'Mittagsmen', ormid-day menu, is really good value. It's generally 2courses, but for a l itt le extra you can chooseanother course as well. Open Mon-Fri 9am-1am,Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 4pm-12pm.

Caf Tomaselli, Alter Markt 9 Caf Tomaselli isstyled like an old-school Viennese coffee house.Recognisab le by i ts green and whi te tab leumbrellas, this caf is spread over two floors.Ladies with trays bring around a wide selection ofcakes for you to choose from, or alternatively youcan sample one of the many ice-creams, hot dishesor drinks on the menu. Open 7 days 7am-9am.

Indigo, Rudolfskai 8 Indigo, which has severalbranches across Salzburg, serves sushi, soups,curries and salads. Here you can get ramen dishesand spicy couscous at low prices. It's small inside,with high benches and funky stools, and at peaktimes people are packed in like sardines. OpenMon-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri/Sat 10am-12am, Sun12am-8pm. Free WiFi available before 11.30amand after 2pm.

The Republic, Anton Neumayr Platz 2 A bar,club, caf, restaurant and venue, the Republic hassomething for everyone. From its l ive musicbrunches on Sundays to club nights ranging fromdance to salsa, it earns its 300,000 visitors eachyear. You can party inside at the funky bar areas orenjoy a drink outside under one of the many yellow,tree-like umbrellas. Open Sun-Thurs 8am-1am,Fri/Sat 8am-4am.

Murphys Law, Gstttengasse 33 This Irish bar isa very popular spot, which might have a lot to dowith its happy hour every day from 7pm-8pm.During this time all beers and ciders are half price.Small with a lively atmosphere and friendly staff,there are tables outside too. With the bars beercard, if you buy nine pints you get the tenth free.Jugs of sangria are available for only 10. OpenMon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat/Sun 11am-2am. WiFiavailable.

Gay/Lesbian SalzburgSalzburg has a lot fo offer gay travellers interms of nightlife. The most popular gay/lesbianclub is Zweistein (Giselakai 9). It's a favouritewith tourists, which means it can get quite busyat weekends. Some other venues well-liked bythe city's gay community are Caf Diva(Priesterhausgasse 22), Kupferpfandl(Paracelsusstrasse 14), HOSI (MllnerHauptstrasse 11) and Daimlers (Giselakai 17).

Rockhouse, Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 46 Forlive rock music, the Rockhouse is the place tocheck out when in Salzburg. Lots of gigs are held inthis venue, which also has its own bar. With itsstone walls and exposed piping on the ceiling, thebar's interior is dark and loud. The long bar areahas a large drinks menu on the boards behind itand DJ decks are set up at the back of the room.Open Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am.Closed on Sundays.

Die Weisse/Sudwerk, Rupertgasse 10 Both partof the same complex, Die Weisse and Sudwerkhave a vibrant atmosphere. There's loud music, lotsof conversation and a big beer garden to sit out inon warmer nights. Die Weisse is also the name ofthis micro-brewery's self-brewed beer. It comes inbottles or tall glasses and you can buy six bottles inthe accompanying shop for 14.40. On Fridays andSaturdays mojitos are 4.90 all night. Shots aregood value too, with a kamikaze costing only 2.50.Open Mon-Wed 5pm-2am, Thurs-Sat 5pm-3am.Closed Sundays.

Don't Miss Mark Your Calendar

Salzburg Museum, Mozartplatz 1 This museumhas a very modern interior and displays a hugeselection of art and artefacts from clothes to lettersto paintings. Famous citizens from Salzburg andmusical exhibi ts also feature heavi ly. OpenTues-Sun 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-8pm, Mon inJuly/Aug/Dec 9am-5pm; admission 7, 5.50 onSun.

The Sound of Music Tour You don't have to be 16going on 17 to enjoy following in the von Trappfootsteps. The tour takes in places from both themovie and the true story including HellbrunnPalace, Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey. Tob o o k ' S o u n d o f M u s i c ' t o u r s v i s i twww.hostelworld.com/tours.

Museum de Moderne Salzburg, Mnchsberg 32You can reach this museum of modern art by usingthe bank of lifts on Gsttengasse. Exhibits includevideo installations and a room where kids of allages can make some modern art of their own.Open Tues-Sun 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-8pm.Closed Mon; admission 8.

High on a hill

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mnchsberg 34 Upon one of the hills surrounding Salzburg, thisfortress houses cannons, the MarionetteMuseum and more. The cable railway onFestungsgasse will take you straight up. Hereyou'll see great views over the city. OpenJan-Apr & Oct-Dec 9.30am-5pm, May-Sept9am-7pm; combined admission 10.

Salzburg Residenz, Residenzplatz 1 TheSalzburg Residenz consists of 15 opulent staterooms, showcasing renaissance and baroquetreasures from tapestries to ceiling frescos. Hereyou'll learn about the Prince Archbishops who usedthese rooms. Open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm, closedMon; admission 8.20.

January - Mozart Week During this festival, artistsfrom all over the world perform symphonies tosonatas. It's a favourite with fans of classical music.

April - Salzburg Easter Festival Founded in 1967,this music festival is well-renowned across theglobe. It includes opera, performances by top classconductors, youth orchestras and contemporarymusic.

May - Die Salzburg Dult There are lo ts ofinteresting things to try out during this week-longfestival. Events range from exhibits to shows toamusement park rides.

May - Whitsun Festival Taking place over theWhitsun weekend, this festival is now in its secondyear. The focus is on Baroque music and eventsinclude opera, chamber music and choral concerts.

July-August - Salzburg Festival Since i tsbeginning in 1920, the Salzburg Festival hasbecome one of the world's most renowned festivalsin terms of theatre, opera and music. Events takeplace over 5 weeks across the city and are verypopular with visitors.

August - Frequency Festival One of Europe'sbiggest rock festivals, Frequency offers a great lineup of well-known and up and coming acts. Bandsfrom all over the world take part on five stages overthree days.

August-September - Salzburg Art Bazaar You'llfind this art bazaar at the Makart Bridge. Held overa series of weekends, more than 500 artists andexhibitors display their work. Hugely popular withtourists and locals, it can see around 50,000 visitorson busy days.

October - Culture Days This series of events,ranging from ballet to opera, features performancesby both local and international artists.

October-November - Salzburg Jazz Festival TheSalzburg Jazz Festival is an annual event thatstarted in 1996. Some of the best local andinternational jazz musicians take part throughoutthe event.

November-December - Christkindlmarkt Opendaily from the end of November until Christmas, theChristkindlmarkt is a favourite among visitors toSalzburg. Over 85 vendors offer a unique selectionof products, great for Christmas gifts.

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Neighbourhood Watch Retail Therapy

Alter Markt The Alter Markt area is a warren ofnarrow lanes and squares filled with boutiques,small shops and some stal ls too. You' l l f indeverything from clothes to Christmas decorations.There are also lots of places to sit with a coffee orhave lunch or dinner. Many of these cafs haveoutdoor seating, so its also a good area forpeople-watching.

Climb every mountain

The Untersberg Located near the picturesquetown of Gartneau just 30 minutes outside ofSalzburg, the Untersberg is the highestmountain near the city. Approximately 1.86kmhigh, you can reach the peak by cable car.Once you're up there, you'll find amazing viewseven on cloudy days. Avid walkers will enjoy thedifferent hiking trails all over the mountain top.Return trip in cable car costs 19.

Old Town Salzburg's Old Town is also the heart ofthe city centre. Famous for its well-preservedbaroque architecture and a plethora of attractions,here is where you'll find Mozart's birthplace amongmany other places of interest. Museums, shops,restaurants, cafs and bars exist side by side here.A wander through Old Town will give you a real feelfor this city.

Mnchsberg Overlooking the city, Mnchsberg ishome to some of Salzburg's most well-renownedattractions namely the Hohensalzburg Fortress andthe Museum de Moderne. You can also wanderthrough the woods or take a minute to appreciatethe breathtaking views of the city.

Hellbrunn If you fancy getting out of the city for awhile, Hellbrunn is a great choice. Not only will youfind the Hellbrunn Summer Palace, Salzburg Zooand a huge park to wander around, you can visit theworld famous trick fountains. These fountains arefascinating and a lot of fun. It 's an enjoyablechallenge to avoid some kind of splashing.

Mirabell Market, beside Mirabell Garage TheMirabell Market is popular with locals looking for agood bargain and it's a great place to go to get areal taste of Austrian markets. Here you'll find localdresses, hats and flowers, as well as many stallsbelonging to local farmers sel l ing f ru i t andvegetables. Open Thursdays 6am-1pm.

Getreidegasse This is, without a doubt, one of theprettiest shopping streets in the world. All shops onthis street must display a wrought iron guild sign.Along Getreidegasse, you'll find clothes shops,souvenir shops and much more. Chain stores mixwith local names here. The street, for al l i tscontemporary brand names, has an old timey feelto it and is a favourite with visitors.

To market, to market

University Square Market, UniversittsplatzIf you're looking for handcrafts and souvenirs,check out the outdoor market onUniversittsplatz. It's comprised of lots of stallsand vans, selling everything from woodcrafts toflowers to soaps to baskets. There are alsomany food stalls in the market, which areparticularly busy at weekends. Open Mon-Fri7am-7pm, Sat 7am-3pm.

Linzer Gasse Shops on Linzer Gasse also displaysome elaborate guild signs. Here you'll find manysmaller stores and boutiques. From clothes tojewellery to traditional Austrian costumes to CDs tosouvenirs, it's all here. This is a good place to buyMozartkuglen, as the shops in this area generallyseem to sell them for less than places across theriver in the city centre.

Goldgasse This is a street f i l led wi th moreupmarket and smaller stores and boutiques. Ifyou're interested in some high class gifts, this is agreat place to go jewellery shopping. There are alsolots of boutiques.

Budget Tips A Day in Salzburg...

Get a Salzburg card With so many of Salzburg'splaces of interest charging admission, this card canbe a real ly good opt ion. You could v is i t theUntersberg, use the cable car and pop into theHellbrunn trick fountains, all for free. It also allowsyou to use public transport free of charge. Thecards are valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours and cost 24,32 or 37 respectively.

Visit the Salzburg Cathedral This 17th centurybaroque Cathedral, where Mozart was baptised, iswell worth a visit. When you get inside, check outthe large dome and intricate ceiling designs. Ornatepews and organs can also be seen here. OpenMon-Sat 8am-5/6/7/8pm, Sunday 1pm-5/6/7/8pm;admission free.

Try not to burst into song as you wanderaround Mirabell Gardens Home to some locationsused in the movie 'The Sound of Music', they firstopened to the public in 1854. Today you can sit bythe fountains, stroll through the hedge theatre orcheck out the 28 dwarf statues in the dwarf garden.Open daily, 6am-dusk; admission free.

Stroll through St. Peter's Cemetery Close to theexit of the fortress funicular, it is filled with veryornate graves, complete with lanterns, decoratedheadstones and flowers. Some of these markersare very old, and belong to many notable citizens ofSalzburg including members of Mozart's family.Open Apr-Sept 6.30am-7pm, Oct-Mar 6.30am-6pm;admission free.

Not all black and white

Play chess on the giant chess board inKapitelplatz Painted on the ground in thesquare behind the Cathedral, the chess board isoften surrounded by people waiting to take aturn and onlookers. You'll also find a few tallbarrels with traditional chess sets assembled ontop of them here. Free admission.

Begin your day with a breakfast special or just acoffee and a pastry at Flckner on Linzer Gasse.Wander down the street looking at the shops.

From there walk back to Mirabellplatz where youcan catch the No. 25 bus to Hellbrunn (above).Here you can visit the trick fountains and the palaceor stroll through the park.

Head back into the city centre to find somewhere toeat. The Alter Markt area is filled with cafs andres tauran ts to choose f rom, such as CafTomaselli.

A f te r l unch wa lk towards the fun icu la r onFes tungsgasse , wh ich w i l l t ake you up toMnchsberg. Here you'll can visit HohensalzburgFortress.

Make your way back down and head towardsGetreidegasse. You can unburden your wallet atone of the many stores or just stroll along andcheck out all the fancy guild signs.

It's not far from here to Salzburg Cathedral, which iswell worth a visit. Behind the Cathedral you cancheck out giant chess board painted on the groundin Kapitelplatz.

From traditional Austrian dishes to Italian to manyothers, youll no doubt find somewhere for dinnerin the area around Getreidegasse or nearbyGriesgasse.

Just a short walk from here youll find Murphy'sLaw, an Irish bar with a lively atmosphere and greatdrinks offers.

Why not end the night at the Republic on AntonNeumayr Platz. Have a drink outside or party at oneof the venue's club nights in the funky bar areasinside.

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