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Salzburg Province, Austria

Boasting majestic landscapes of mountain ranges and lakes, castles, caves, small towns and villages and the romantic capital city of Salzburg, the province of Salzburg has something to offer everyone.

Salzburg is a city of startling beauty, with a great many outstanding architectural treasures. The breathtaking sight of the Baroque spires of the old town, overlooked by the Festung Hohensalzburg, is quite unforgettable. It is no surprise to learn that the old town is on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List. Salzburg's name will be forever linked to its most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. You can see his influence throughout this truly delightful city: Mozartplatz with its Mozart statue, the Mozarteum music academy, and of course the Mozart Museum, as well as his birthplace and residence. Mozart’s music dominates many, though not all, musical events. Fans of a different musical genre also flock to Salzburg; Hollywood’s most successful musical The Sound of Music was set in the town and its environs. And apart from its gorgeous setting and diverse musical offerings, Salzburg is also a thriving city of cafés and restaurants, clubs and bars, shopping, theatres, galleries and museums. The Haus der Natur is Austria’s best natural history museum and has some outstanding exhibits.

The city is a good base for a number of day-trips: Hellbrun, with its famous Schloss; The Gaisberg mountain with a fabulous view of the town; and Untersberg, where the panorama of the Tirolean and Salzburg Alpine ranges is truly spectacular. Hallein, home of the ancient salt mines, and Werfen’s Eisenriesenwelt ice caves are also possible day trips. Between Hallein and Werfen, the stunning Gollinger Wasserfall is a must on any itinerary. The German town of Berchtsgaden is within easy reach of Salzburg, and gained notoriety during World War II for the Eagle’s Nest retreat built by Hitler on the Kehlstein summit. The Southern Salzburg Province is notable principally for the Hohe Tauern National Park. Among its snow-capped mountains and fertile valleys lies the highest peak and the tallest waterfall in Austria, as well as the longest glacier in the eastern Alpine region. And among some of the most stupendous views in the country, you can see an abundance of wildlife, including bearded vultures, ibexes and marmots, as well as chamois, wolves and bears. This region also offers some of the finest skiing and other winter sports in the country and the Europa Sports Region operates 60 cable cars and lifts to over 130 pistes for everyone, from beginners to the most advanced skiiers.

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