The euphoria of Christmas and the festive Viennese bazaars in the Austrian capital are over, so BGNES offers you a walk to the city, which is like a postcard in every season.
Salzburg - an alpine fairy tale and home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, today much of its fame is associated with the name of the genius composer. His father's home has been turned into a museum. For those who have had the opportunity to visit the legend museum in Vienna and the House of Music in the Austrian capital, where there is a special section dedicated to the iconic figure of classical music, the Mozart House in Salzburg is a must stop. The good news is that the museum is open even on public holidays, unlike anything else in Austria when it comes to public holidays.
In German, Salzburg means castle of salt, which largely explains its fame, thanks to the river that runs through it.
Through the pedestrian bridge over the Zolzach River, one enters the old town directly. The old town - Altstadt, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic buildings are preserved in their original appearance, and in front of the majestic cathedral in the center there are often performances by a children's choir.
The small cobbled streets wind at the "feet" of the Mirabel Palace and the Hohensalzburg Castle.
During the festive season, the large Christmas market welcomes locals and tourists alike. The market dates back to the 15th century, making it one of the oldest in the world.
In a few hundred square meters, one will find all kinds of handicrafts and quite a few local delicacies such as cheese, pretzels with flavors that are hard to list, to cinnamon sweets in strange shapes.
A large ice rink invites young and old to skate under the watchful eye of the Mozart statue in the center of the square.
The unique "Mozart" candies - "Mozartkugeln", made of marzipan, pistachio and nougat, covered with dark chocolate, can be found on every corner, and during holidays they are the obligatory gift from the city. /BGNES
