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Salzburg Vacations & Travels

Salzburg Vacations

Salzburg, aka the "City of Mozart," is the musical capital of Austria. It is not only the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but hosts the world-renowned Salzburg Festival, an annual summertime opera, music and drama extravaganza dating back to 1920. Some of the city's must-see sights include Mozart's Birthplace, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Garden, Salzburg Cathedral, and the Altstadt, Salzburg's historic city center which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Region: Austria

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Sheraton Grand Salzburg

Sheraton Grand Salzburg

Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
Schloss Mirabell

This hotel is surrounded by a unique beauty, and is centrally located in the city center of Salzburg, also known as the "City of Mozart".

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Overview

Since art and music are considered universal languages, visitors from all across the globe can truly appreciate the wonders of Salzburg, Austria. From its renowned summer Salzburg Festival, boasting outstanding opera, theatre and concert performances, to its captivating Old City, every inch of Salzburg overflows with impressive art, architecture, and culture.

The stunning Hellbrunn Palace, with its immaculate landscape and dancing fountains, and charming Getreidegasse shopping district, are just two of Salzburg’s must-see sites. And the snow-capped Salzburg Alps, with their sublime alpine lakes, verdant pastures and forests, will simply take your breath away.

What To Do

Climb every mountain, or at least one of them, in the sublime Salzburg Alps.

Browse through some of the most esteemed artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries at the Museum of Modern Art.

Roam the incredible grounds of Mirabell Palace and Gardens, built in 1606 by Prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his love. Sound of Music fans should recognize the palace’s great Pegasus Fountain, where Maria and the children dance, and sing, “Do Re Mi.”

Take an in-depth look at human evolution and our planet at Salzburg’s fascinating Museum of Natural History and Technology.

Visit the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress, the largest preserved castle in Central Europe, high above the town’s historical district.

Shop until you drop in the charming Getreidegasse district, where you can also explore Mozart’s actual birthplace.