Salzburg, Austria: Including the Salzburg Area (Starting-Point Travel Guides)

Salzburg, Austria: Including the Salzburg Area (Starting-Point Travel Guides)

Updated February 2026 Salzburg...a fairy-tale perfect small city bordered by beautiful mountains and Bavaria. The city of Mozart and the Sound of Music offers visitors a feeling of class, elegance, and history. Visitors will find an impressive fortress looking over the city, numerous world-class museums, a delightful maze of narrow streets in the Old Town area, and numerous fun beer gardens. This guide provides an overview of the city and some of the region's leading attractions such as Hitler's Eagle's Nest, salt mine tours, beautiful nearby lake towns and villages such as Hallstatt, and more. Helpful information on the area's hotels, tours and popular sights are included.