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It was too cold for us to get the most out of this trip. Salzburg was a pretty city, but walking around outside was painful after a few minutes. Also, it got dark so early that there was basically nothing to do after 5 except walk around in the dark. Also, four days was a little too long here....more It was too cold for us to get the most out of this trip. Salzburg was a pretty city, but walking around outside was painful after a few minutes. Also, it got dark so early that there was basically nothing to do after 5 except walk around in the dark. Also, four days was a little too long here. we exhausted our resources.close

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by slaba – posted on Dec 17, 2007

9

we have just left salzburg and it was a very cold city this time of year (mid nov). there wasn\'t much happening either in town and it almost resembled a ghost town. the salt mine tour was excellent and our tour guide (carlos) was very funny. visiting the old town was also very good....more we have just left salzburg and it was a very cold city this time of year (mid nov). there wasn\'t much happening either in town and it almost resembled a ghost town. the salt mine tour was excellent and our tour guide (carlos) was very funny. visiting the old town was also very good. salzburg is an excellent place but i might go back there a different time of year next time.close

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by michaeldenna2572 – posted on Nov 13, 2007

2

One of the most picturesque places I've been to. Small also so you can walk around and see everything within the city in 2 days. The main shopping street blends in with the architecture so well that you feel lilke you are in another world! It's fantastic. The Austrians are so nice, nothing is too...more One of the most picturesque places I've been to. Small also so you can walk around and see everything within the city in 2 days. The main shopping street blends in with the architecture so well that you feel lilke you are in another world! It's fantastic. The Austrians are so nice, nothing is too much trouble. Definitely a place for a romantic weekend break. The hills are alive there, thats for sure!!close

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by grainne – posted on May 1, 2007

46

Salzburg is possibly the most beautiful city in the world... especially during the winter months when I visited. It is like a setting from a fairytale.. It has a lot going for it. I love its size, big enough to keep you busy, yet small enough to navigate on foot and maintain the personality...more Salzburg is possibly the most beautiful city in the world... especially during the winter months when I visited. It is like a setting from a fairytale.. It has a lot going for it. I love its size, big enough to keep you busy, yet small enough to navigate on foot and maintain the personality that is evident there. Everybody is friendly, everybody welcoming ... and a bit nosey. (in a good way) 2 days is enough in Salzburg for the touristy stuff. (im thinkin mozart and the sound of music, I spent a week there, had enough after 2 days once all this was done ... then I scratched below the surface and wanted even longer. The only negative thing i will say relates to the Salzburg nightlife .... with the problem being the chronic lack of it. If you travel to party do not come here, if you travel to escape and relax, book your flight and book your hotel on boo.close

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by mrlacey – posted on May 1, 2007

57

There was one major reason for me to go to Salzburg and that was Herr Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Having been brought up on a staple diet of his music and watching the film Amadeus umpteen times I made sure that on a round Europe trip this was one of my destinations. I didn't let the fact...more There was one major reason for me to go to Salzburg and that was Herr Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Having been brought up on a staple diet of his music and watching the film Amadeus umpteen times I made sure that on a round Europe trip this was one of my destinations. I didn't let the fact that "The Sound of Music" was filmed there put me off either. As well as the city, the surrounding countryside is stunning. A train ride into the city reveals a panorama of mountains and forests that are straight out of a Grimm storyline. I had a most relaxing couple of days, just wandering around, taking in the sights and sounds. I was lucky enough to be with someone as equally as passionate about Mozart as me so we spent our first day wandering around on a Mozart tour - a nice walk, coffees in the cafés and lunch outdoors and a lesiurely wander around his birthplace and his residence. We were lucky enough to schedule the trip around the time of a classical concert so that was enjoyable. The city has lots more to offer. The city was preparing for the Salzburg music festival at the time so it was all a bustle, but that didn't detract from the less-than-hectic lifestyle. There were lots of good coffee houses, cafés, beer gardens and pubs to spend the evening in. All in all a great holiday. Probably not for more than a few days, but a definite must-stop-in city...close

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by darraghdoyle – posted on May 1, 2007

3

I loved Salzburg. You can easily walk the entire city, and if you want, buses and clean and inexpensive. Old Salzburg is charming, the fortress is worth a visit, and its jammed pack of culture, both old and pop (Mozart and Sound of Music!). I really enjoyed my two day stay there, and the...more I loved Salzburg. You can easily walk the entire city, and if you want, buses and clean and inexpensive. Old Salzburg is charming, the fortress is worth a visit, and its jammed pack of culture, both old and pop (Mozart and Sound of Music!). I really enjoyed my two day stay there, and the weather in April just couldn't be any better.close

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by jlstevens26753 – posted on Apr 15, 2007

6

Absolutely loved it. Very beautiful with lots of gardens and parks and the mountains in the background is beautiful. Also not overly busy like some tourist cities, and I found it to be very relaxed and clean. Definitely recommend getting the Salzburg card - saves you a lot of money if you like...more Absolutely loved it. Very beautiful with lots of gardens and parks and the mountains in the background is beautiful. Also not overly busy like some tourist cities, and I found it to be very relaxed and clean. Definitely recommend getting the Salzburg card - saves you a lot of money if you like to sightsee.close

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by jansen2209 – posted on Mar 30, 2007

8

Salzburg has a lovely character side to it and tours are themed around sound of music and mozart. You do need to watch booking the tours that some overlap with the same activities being done on what appear to be different tours. Weather was average for March and some things not available til...more Salzburg has a lovely character side to it and tours are themed around sound of music and mozart. You do need to watch booking the tours that some overlap with the same activities being done on what appear to be different tours. Weather was average for March and some things not available til summer.close

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by jbells – posted on Mar 2, 2007

6

Love this place amongst many others. It is good value by Western Eurpean standards and there are some good places to eat, drink and chill out. The weather was good for winter...cold and raining. Or perhaps it is bad since ir should be somewhere in the negative and snowing...depends on your...more Love this place amongst many others. It is good value by Western Eurpean standards and there are some good places to eat, drink and chill out. The weather was good for winter...cold and raining. Or perhaps it is bad since ir should be somewhere in the negative and snowing...depends on your view on global warming. Check out Wilder Mann as LP suggests for good Austrian food and chat to some locals. A good night in itself.close

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by ScottyD – posted on Feb 22, 2007

11

We were very lucky with the weather and had a great time. Three nights was just long enough to get done what we wanted but could quite happily have filled a few more days there. Close to its airport and you can see most things on foot. Awesome little city, third time I've been and it...more We were very lucky with the weather and had a great time. Three nights was just long enough to get done what we wanted but could quite happily have filled a few more days there. Close to its airport and you can see most things on foot. Awesome little city, third time I've been and it won't be the last!close

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by Pmitchel9037 – posted on Feb 16, 2007

7