Enchanting Salzburg

Enchanting Salzburg 

Salzburg a beautiful Enchanting city known for its picaresque alpine background, rich musical history and a captivating fairytale atmosphere. 

Salzburg is one my favourite places. The architecture of the buildings and the lovely streets always impressive.

For me & I am sure for many others, Salzburg name & the movie "Sound of Music" are synonymous. If you haven't watched it yet then please do immediately. Since the time I watched the movie I always wanted to visit this beautiful city. The movie showcased Salzburg in its magnificent best. In my first visit to Salzburg. in 2005, I took a city ticket and went to all the filming locations of the movie. Imagine the popularity of the movie & Salzburg that there is a "Sound of Music" tour available for tourists. tickets can be bought at the Train station or online.

How to Reach

Salzburg is reachable by Train from all major cities of Europe.
Is connected well by Autobahns from all directions.
You can reach by air as well

What to do see

Hohensalzburg Fortress — A massive hilltop fortress with panoramic views of the city and Alps.

This is the highlight of the city & definitely worth it. Can be reached by walk

up a steep trail or by Funicular railway, which is an experience on its own.

Tickets can be bought at the counter or online.

Mirabell Palace and Gardens — Famous baroque gardens featured in The Sound of Music.
Marko-Feingold-Steg pedestrian bridge.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthplace: Mozart's Birthplace — A museum dedicated to Salzburg’s legendary composer.
Salzburg Cathedral — A magnificent baroque cathedral in the Old Town
Getreidegasse — The charming historic shopping street with traditional Austrian architecture.
Hellbrunn Palace — Known for its playful trick fountains and beautiful grounds.
Kapuzinerberg — A scenic hill for peaceful walks and spectacular city views.
St. Peter's Abbey — One of the oldest monasteries in the German-speaking world.
Residenzplatz — A grand square surrounded by historic buildings and fountains.

And of course take a The Sound of Music tour.

Transportation

- Get city day tickets online or via ticket machines at airport or railway station for taking city local trains, busses or trams.

- Walk along exploring the beautiful old city streets.

My recent visit was in January 2026 by train from Munich. I love trains and all my visits to Salzburg were by Train from Munich. It's a scenic ride as the train winds through the Alps and crosses border in to Austria. Salzburg is right after the border crossing.

I went along with colleagues from work. Upon reaching, we had a quick snack & hot coffee at the train station. It was cold & cloudy as expected in January. We took a day ticket and by bus reached the Mirabell Palace & gardens after a short ride.

After some photo ops we walked via the beautiful streets towards the Hohensalzburg fortress. Crossed the Salzach river over the beautiful Marko-Feingold-Steg pedestrian bridge. This offers amazing views of the city and the fortress ahead.

We walked in the narrow yet lovely streets of the old town and walked up the road to the Hogensalzburg fortress. The funicular railway was closed due to snow on rails & its path. But the walk was equally rewarding with enchanting view of the old town.

We climbed up to the top of the tower which offered 360 degrees view of the city.

Spent quite a bit of time there and the castle and explored the old town with a visit to the birth place of Mozart. Then headed back to the train station. Since it was winter it became cold and the daylight was receding already at 4pm we called it a day with a promise to return again.

Please watch "Sound of Music" movie if you haven't. Then you can relate to the pictures below more closely.