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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Salzburg Travel—Nice Stroll from Salzach to Museum of Modern Art and Hohensalzburg Fortress

The magnificent view of Hohensalzburg Fortress

Salzburg is such a a beautiful city that it is one of my favorites in Europe:^[1]

Salzburg encapsulates everything that’s amazing about Austria—magnificent historic architecture, rugged alpine landscapes, brilliant food, world-class winter sports, and friendly, smiling people.

Moving around the city to take in all the sights is a breeze. Salzburg is compact, so you can walk to most main attractions. In this article, I'll show you my favorite route ⭐⭐that I took on 05/08/2022—a cloudy day:

Walking along Salzach River
Crossing Marko-Feingold-Steg Bridge
Climbing up to Museum of Modern Art (German: Museum der Moderne)
Walking from Museum towards Hohensalzburg Fortress
Descending to Old Town (German: Altstadt)

Photo Gallery

The below photos were taken on that day (05/08/2022):

Salzach River

Views along the Trail from Museum of Modern Art to Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg viewed from the Museum of Modern Art

References

Salzburg: Visiting Austria’s Most Charming City

Salzburg Travel—Visiting Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg Fortress (German: Festung Hohensalzburg, lit. 'High Salzburg Fortress') is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline.

Hohensalzburg Fortress is enthroned on the Festungsberg, high above the rooftops of the Baroque historical district. The biggest fully preserved castle in Central Europe, this emblem of Salzburg offers a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings.

Photo Gallery

The below photos were taken on 05/06/2022—a cloudy day (59H 52L).

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Altstadt Salzburg (Old Town)

360-degree view of the city and its surroundings from the tower

The Museums of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Its Surroundings

Riding Cable Car from Hohensalzburg Fortress to FestungsBahn

Friday, May 13, 2022

Salzburg Travel—Visiting Altstadt (Old Town)

Salzburg Perfect Day (YouTube link)

The Historic Center of the City of Salzburg, also known as the Altstadt ⭐, is a district of Salzburg, Austria, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.^[1] It corresponds with the historic city center, situated on the left and right banks of the Salzach river.

Busy Altstadt, the old town, centers on Getreidegasse, a narrow, pedestrian street with shops selling folk costumes and antiques. Mozart’s Birthplace has exhibits on the composer’s early life. The Domquartier includes the domed 1600s Salzburg Cathedral and the baroque Residence, with art by Rembrandt and Rubens. A steep path and a funicular lead to Hohensalzburg Fortress, with several museums and city views.^[2]

Photo Gallery

The below photos were taken on 05/07/2022—a cloudy day (57H 52L).

Marko-Feingold-Steg (Chain Bridge) on Salzach river

View of Festung Hohensalzburg from Salzach river

Residenzplatz (Redidenz Square) in Old Town

References

Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Quick facts (Google map)

Salzburg Travel—Visiting Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Mirabell Palace and Gardens shown on the video starting @0:58

Salzburg is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, both for its architecture and for its magnificent setting. In addition, Salzburg enjoys a special fame in the world of music as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

In [1], you will find out about the must-do and must-see attractions and activities during your time in the city of Salzburg. All of these must-see places are within a few minutes walking from each other.