An introduction to the region of Salzburg

Travel to the vibrant city and region around Salzburg an ideal place to enjoy and rent a holiday house or villa in Salzburg, Austria. An area blessed with the finest churches and palaces that keep visitors interest during their holiday in Salzburg like the Hellbrunn palace that was commissioned to include a celebration of fountains and water sculptures that make excellent use of its position with natural water resources flowing down from the mountains.

Visit the Salzburg festival the city’s annual tribute to its local hero Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart the Salzburger Festspiele with Opera, Theatre and Concerts many of which are hosted in the festival district in one of the two famous festival halls. The landmark for the city is the impressive Festung Hohensalburg the largest intact fortress in Central Europe dominating the hill side south of the old town which can be reached by a 15 min walk up the hill of by taking the funicular at a much more leisurely pace leaving you with much more energy to explore the city sights on your holiday in self catering accommodation in Salzburg.

Making the most of your holiday in Salzburg, Austria

Tips; During your visit buy a Salzburg Card which is available through many authorised outlets around the city including the many tourist information offices, this card provides free admission to the city’s museums and free use of the public transportation including the Untersberg cableway and the Fortress funicular.