Salzburg

Austria

Things to do in Salzburg:

View the Gallery Salzburg North bank

Salzburg Restaurants

Affordable (32)

Zipfer

The typical Salzburg atmosphere of this old tavern attracts tourists and locals alike. Go for the breaded and fried chicken fillet with tartare sauce and potatoes. read more
Fine dining (32)

Gmachl

The interior of this family-run restaurant is as refined as the chef's culinary creations. The bull steak on cognac and cream sauce and raspberry cr�me br�l�e are exquisite. read more

Salzburg Nightlife

Chilled (28)

Pier 17

Have a glass of Campari, lean back and enjoy the Italian flair and friendly atmosphere of this caf�. Should parmesan and olives not be enough, ask for some pasta! read more
Clubbing (27)

Located in the city centre, this pub is popular for the live-music events and a jolly local crowd who enjoys good lager. read more

This Month in Salzburg:

By U. Urosevic

Shopping: Handmade bath and body products made of organic ingredients is what you will find in this fine-smelling shop. The body-yoghurt cream scented with lavender is a delight (Stenders Naturkosmetik, 35 Getreideg, tel: 0662 844 273).

Key areas: Enjoy a sunny March day at the beautiful gardens of the baroque palace Mirabell. Fountains, labyrinths and colourful flowerbeds make the gardens one of Salzburg's most beautiful sights.

Salzburg News & Gossip

Network in Numbers

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Closing time on the slopes at Saalbach, 90 minutes' drive from Salzburg, where there's now late skiing seven nights a week. The Austrian resort has dou- bled its after-dark piste area and installed brand- new fl oodlights. saalbach.com

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Number of daycare centres planned for Parisian train stations. The proposed schemes at Ermont-Eaubonne (Val-d'Oise) and Paris-Nord are to follow after a successful trial in the French town of Roanne, which opened in August.

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Spending on the newly opened penguin habitat at West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, near Birmingham. The enclosure, which houses 14 birds, includes nesting areas, a pool with waterfall and glass-fronted viewing areas for visitors to look in.

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Age in years of the Kempt Tower in St Ouen's Bay, which could be turned into a guest house sleeping 12. Jersey Heritage have applied for permission to convert the historic Martello tower, once used to protect the island from invaders.

Salzburg Trivia

March: Most of the city, including the dome, was severely damaged during the bombings in 1944. A complete destruction was prevented by a peaceful surrender to American troops in 1945.
February: "Salzburg" means "salt castle", and salt has always been among the most important sources of income for Salzburg's archbishops. Indeed, in 1611, Salzburg and the Duchy of Bavaria went to war over salt.
January: Founded in 696 by Saint Rupert, Saint Peter's Abbey in Salzburg is the oldest monastery in the German-speaking area.