Birthplace of Mozart and stage for The Sound of Music, Salzburg is synonymous with music.
But as if its musical pedigree weren’t enough, the city’s arresting natural beauty also provides reason enough to pack your bags.
Rolling emerald plains are set against a backdrop of snow-capped Bavarian Alps, while pristine lakes are embedded amidst this breathtaking landscape.
The Altstadt (Old Town) is dominated by its baroque towers and churches. Renowned for its timeless baroque architecture, this impeccably preserved city center north of the Alps was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Chances are, if you’re headed to Austria you’ll spend some time in this city on the river.