Hotel Goldene Krone, Salzburg, Austria
The 16th century Hotel Goldene Krone (now called the Hotel Krone 1512) is located on the Linzer Gasse.
Hotel Sacher, Salzburg, Austria
Hotel Sacher is famous for its connection with the Salzburg Festival. Max Reinhardt, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, and Richard Strauss have stayed here, along with some of the more well-known heads of Europe. The bridge embellished with love padlocks is the pedestrian-only Makartsteg.
Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria 1
Archbishop Gebhard knew what he was doing when he began building this fortress in A.D. 1077 – there is no place you can stand in Salzburg without being aware of the Festung looming over you. Kids and castle fans will be thrilled to know it’s the largest, fully-preserved fortress in
Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria 2
A few tips for visiting for the Festung… Come early, before the sun gets high in the sky and visitor numbers bloat to epic proportion. You can reach the fortress by the funicular railway or a walk from the city center off the Festungsgasse. Kids will enjoy Wolf Dietrich’s appearance
Reißzug, Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria
A marvel of Renaissance engineering, the Festung’s “cable hoist” was put into production when Prince Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach was doing renovations (~ A.D. 1496-1504). 300,000 shingles had to be ferried up the hill to cover the roofs of the buildings. Originally run on sleighs, the Reißzug was soon converted
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Kapuzinerkirche und Kloster, Salzburg, Austria
The Church and Monastery of the Capuchins sits on the edge of the Kapuzinerberg – the highest hill in the city. You can find outstanding views of Salzburg from almost every side, but especially at the Kanzel (“pulpit”). To get there, try the walk through the Felix Gate off the
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Felix Gate, Stefan Zweig Weg, Salzburg, Austria
“Only the person who has experienced light and darkness, war and peace, rise and fall, only that person has truly experienced life.” Stefan Zweig Built in 1632, the Felix Gate marks the halfway point for the Stations of the Cross along Stefan Zweig Weg. During your climb towards the Church
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