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Salzburg
Stage ofthe World

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The incomparable charm ofSalzburg’s cityscape and numerous historic monuments prompted
UNESCO to list the Old City as a
World Heritage Site in 1997, preserving the city’s beauty for many
generations to come.

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A gem ofconsummate beauty
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart adored Salzburg
and many joined him in his love for the “manytowered city.” The beautiful and smallest world
city nevertheless has a cosmopolitan format. InSalzburg the magnificent past blends with thecharm of an active present. The densely packed
church towers between the city mountains reflect
the affluence of the former prince archbishops.
The lofty fortress looms defiantly above thestreets and squares. A city that has not lost anyof its fascination and magnetism.

Mozart statue on Mozart Square

Alter Markt“Of all the lovely regions I have seen, none can compare to Salzburg’s striking natural beauty.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart’s Birthplace

Salzburg Cathedral with Residence Fountain3

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Everyman, Salzburg Festival

The Salzburg Festival contributed significantly to the city’s international renown. Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Everyman has
been an essential element of the Festival since 1920 and is
performed every year on Cathedral Square.

“The atmosphere in Salzburg is pervaded by beauty, theater and art.” Max Reinhardt

The stage of the world
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg’s most
famous son, undeniably left his mark on the city:
his birthplace in Getreidegasse, his residence
on Makart Square and his music are just someof the highlights of a visit to Salzburg. But Salzburg also has high-caliber culture to offer aside
from Mozart: over 4,000 events are held eachyear including the Easter, Whitsun and SummerFestivals, Dialogs at the Mozarteum, the Sommerszene, Jazz Festival, Culture Days and Advent Singing.
A multitude of museums, galleries, sculpturesand exhibitions promise an unlimited culturalexperience.

The world’s most beautiful “interval foyer”

Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte
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Everyman on Cathedral Square

Concert at the Large Festival Hall5

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Mirabell Gardens with a view of Hohensalzburg Fortress

The archbishops were veritable epicures: the pleasuregarden, zoo and trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace arefilled with surprises. The city’s quintessential beauty is reflected at every turn.

6Baroque jewel
on the edge of the Alps
The city’s well-known attractions contributed to
its worldwide renown: Mirabell Palace, Getreidegasse with Mozart’s Birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Cathedral.
But Salzburg also has romantic arcades andcourtyards, an imposing mountain panorama
and sparkling fountains.
The narrow streets, spacious squares, magnificent palaces and elegant parks have fascinated visitors from around the world from time immemorial.
It was the most beautiful city in the world for theSalzburg poet, Georg Trakl. And it has not lost
any of its appeal to this day.

DomQuartier Salzburg

Hellbrunn Palace and Park

“The regions of Salzburg, Naples and Constantinople
I find to be the most beautiful on earth!” Alexander von Humboldt

Residence Fountain

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Rupertikirtag on Residence Square“Kleiner Brauner,” “Melange” or “Einspänner” are not horsedrawn carriages but coffee specialties in Salzburg. And theytaste best with cake or pastries such as a piece of Sacher Tortechocolate cake, apple strudel or a Salzburger Nockerl soufflé.

“The ocean is the only thing missing to make Salzburg’s happiness complete.” J. A. Schultes

The art of enjoyment
The pleasures of the senses are as much a partof Salzburg as Mozart and the Festival: A walkthrough Salzburg’s famous streets and window-shopping in the historic city center, Austria’s“most beautiful shopping center” – featuring thelatest fashions, traditional costumes or sweet
souvenirs – will leave no wish unfulfilled.

Café Bazar

Over 900 shops offer a unique variety of rarities, delicacies and specialties. Enjoy the cordial atmosphere and gracious hospitality at oneof the famous coffeehouses, an old-establishedrestaurant, tasting the regional specialties oraward-winning international cuisine.
Museum der Moderne Rupertinum
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Salzburger Nockerl

Makartsteg bridge with its “love locks”
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Hangar 7 – Synonymous with avant-garde architecture, modern art and exquisite cuisine

The combination of opulent baroque buildings and modern
simplicity generates excitement and atmosphere. Spectacular sights and insights are found at every turn.

“The magic of art is the only magic not based on superstition.” Oskar Kokoschka

The style of the periods
One glance at the long crest of the Mönchsberg
demonstrates the coexistence of traditional andmodern architecture: Hohensalzburg Fortress versus the Museum of Modern Art. This combinationof young and old can be found throughout thecity. The juxtaposition of monuments and modern
works of art highlights the history of the city.

Salzburg Congress

You simply have to see them all: the Large University Auditorium, the DomQuartier and the Large
Festival Hall, as well as the House for Mozart,
the Mozarteum, the “Walk of Modern Art” withpieces by Anselm Kiefer, Anthony Cragg andmore, plus Hangar-7 with its imposing collectionof airplanes and racecars.
Chapter Pond
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University - Unipark Nonntal
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View of Salzburg City from Maria Plain

Salzburg is a land of superlatives: the top 7 excursion destinations include the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Europe’s
most famous panoramic road, as well as the “Eisriesenwelt”
in Werfen, the world’s biggest ice caves.

“The Province of Salzburg is the heart of Europe’s heart.
There is no lovelier region in Central Europe - and precisely
where Mozart was born.” Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Outside the gates of the city
The province of Salzburg stretches from theworld-famous Salzkammergut lake district to theHohe Tauern National Park, the largest nationalpark in the Alps. But incomparable landscapes,
romantic market towns and cultural attractions
also abound in Salzburg’s immediate environs.

Maria Plain Pilgrimage Basilica

The villages outside the gates of the city haveplenty to offer: historic buildings and domains
preferred by world-famous artists, crystal-clear
lakes, golf courses, endless recreational opportunities and an outstanding selection of hotels.
Whether you opt for a spa vacation, the harvest
festival, a bicycle tour or swimming: even themost seasoned traveler is sure to find something
new in the province of Salzburg.
View of Zell am See, Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn
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Ice formations in the Werfen Ice Caves

Untersberg
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A number of venues in the land of Silent Night in Salzburg bear
witness to the origin of the world-famous Christmas carol. Entera world of nostalgia in the city of Salzburg, Arnsdorf, Oberndorf, Hallein, Mariapfarr and Wagrain.

“Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin Mother and Child,
Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace …” Joseph Mohr, 1816

The magic of the Christmas season
During Advent, a truly special atmosphere comesover Salzburg: Christmas songs performed on thestreets by wind ensembles, Perchten parades in theOld City, a manger exhibition at the Heimatwerk
and countless special events such as Advent Singing
in the Grosses Festspielhaus and Winterfest in theVolksgarten, all help to conjure up a festive magicin the city. Christmas Markets add to the charm, including those around the cathedral, in the Sterngarten, on Mirabell Square, at Hohensalzburg Fortressand Hellbrunn, as well as in St. Leonhard-Grödig.
The New Year is welcomed in on various squares
in the historical district, where celebrations include
a high-spirited program of music and entertainment.

Advent Magic in Hellbrunn

Salzburg Advent Singing at the Large Festival Hall14Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf

Salzburg Christmas market on Cathedral Square15

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Leopoldskron Palace

During their lives they sang their way into the hearts of all listeners but it was the film that made them legendary. The legacyof the Trapp Family and “The Sound of Music” film is more
dynamic than ever in Salzburg today.

“Edelweiss, Edelweiss, every morning you greet me, …” Lyrics from The Sound of Music, Rogers & Hammerstein

The Sound of Music
The story is based on real characters: the novice Maria, later to become Baroness von Trapp,and her children, whose path was to lead fromSalzburg to America. It was Julie Andrew’s mostsuccessful role in the movie “The Sound of Music,” for which she received the Golden Globe
in1966. The film won five Oscars and wentaround the world. Music fans fell in love with its
songs and the picturesque scenery in Salzburg.
The film’s locations at Nonnberg Convent, Leopoldskron Palace, the Mirabell Gardens and Hellbrunn Palace have not changed and still entice
visitors to search for traces of the movie.

Nonnberg monastery

Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens
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The Sound of Music gazebo in Hellbrunn
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BERCHTESGADEN SALT MINE
AN EXHILARATING ADVENTURE!
In Germany’s oldest active salt mine, miners takeyou on a fascinating journey through a subterranean system of mine tunnels, deep into the heart ofthe mountain. Popular highlights such as the slides
and a ride across Mirror Lake are combined withintriguing background information about “WhiteGold”. Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is an ideal excursion destination for the whole family (no age restrictions for children!). Book your ticket online rightnow, and visit the Salt Mine today without having
to wait in line.
Tip: Take a stroll alongside a saltwater pipeline built back in 1817 and enjoy magnificent
views of the surrounding mountain world.
Opening Times & Info:
May – Oct. daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Nov. – April daily 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.**) Closing time represents the start of the final tour
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STIEGL BRAUWELTTHE ENTHRALLINGWORLD OF BEER
Marvel at one of the most intriguing attractions inSalzburg. First dive into the fascinating world of
this beloved brew with the help of our 270° Stiegl
Cinema, then sip on a freshly tapped Stiegl beerat the Brauwelt restaurant where, if you wish, wewill also be happy to serve you the perfect meal
to go with it.
Discover our new Tasting Cellar, offering you theunique opportunity to sample different flavors, tap
off the still-fermenting “young beer”, and experience our palate-pleasing world with all your senses. Stiegl Brauwelt – a place to relax and enjoy!

Further Information:
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden, Bergwerkstraße 83
83471 Berchtesgaden, Tel.: +49 (0)8652/6002-0
info@salzbergwerk.de, www.salzbergwerk.de

Further Information:
Tel. +43 (0)50-1492-1492
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Publisher: TOURISMUS SALZBURG GmbH;
Text: Mag. Franziska Lipp; Graphics: Christian Nindl Grafik-Design;
Print: OFFSET 5020, 5072 Siezenheim; Photos: Tourismus Salzburg GmbH –Günter Breitegger, Matthias Duschner, Frank Heuer, Helge Kirchberger, Bryan
Reinhart, Stephan Siller, Roland Zauner, Albin Niederstrasser; Red Bull Hangar-7
GmbH & CO KG; TVB Bergheim; TVB Grödig; Schloss Hellbrunn; Foto Sulzer;
Erzdiözese Salzburg – Josef Kral; Marcel J. Peda, Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus;
K. Lipa; Südsalz - Georg Grainer Fotografie; Brauwelt - Standbild.
Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice (2016).

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