Sightseeing in Spectacular Salzburg
Once you've settled in from your Salzburg airport transfers it's time to begin exploring. Even a short time is enough to get to know and fall in love with the birthplace of Mozart. Here are some top sights in this lovely city that really shouldn't be missed.
The Old Town
This is a fairly compact city, so your best bet once you've arrived on the Salzburg airport transfers is to explore on foot. Your first stop might be the historic city centre (known as Old Town or Altstadt), where you’ll be able to marvel at some famous attractions.
The unique charm of the Alstadt, which many claim to be among the loveliest places in Europe (and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997), can be intoxicating to first timers – with a wealth of attractions to see. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring Cathedral, the Old Residence and Mirabell Castle, with its picture perfect Mirabell Gardens. There are countless charming narrow streets to explore - such as the Getreidegasse, Judengasse, Goldgasse, Kaigasse, Linzergasse and Steingasse.
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Why not make the most of your time and see the city on a Fiaker ride - a horse drawn carriage or buggy. This method offers a leisurely, not too strenuous tour of the city in a most enjoyable fashion. One of the most romantic ways to see the surroundings of the city, it’s a nod to the past – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart used to travel through the city in this very way. Carriage rides vary in length and whether you have a lot of time or a little, they can be arranged to suit. This is a wonderful way to round off a visit to the city if you have a few hours to fill in before taking the return Salzburg airport transfers.
The Sound of Music
The birthplace of Mozart is, naturally, a city with music at its very heart. What better way to explore this heritage than by touring locations from one of the most famous musical movies of all time – the Sound of Music? It’s a tour you can do yourself at your own pace, or, if you have time, you can take one with a guide.
Begin at Mirabell Gardens, where many of the scenes in the 'Do Re Mi' sequence were shot - particularly the Pegasus Fountain in the northwest corner. Salzburger Festival Hall Complex is where the Von Trapps sang 'So Long, Farewell', and Toscaninihof Square is where the Captain sang 'Edelweiss'. Other places to visit are Frohnburg Palace, which was used as the backdrop for the Von Trapp family home in every scene that does not involve the lake; Residenzplatz Square, where the Von Trapp family performs 'I Have Confidence in Me'; and Hellbrunn Palace, where you can see the famous gazebo.
Make the most of your time in this delightful city. There’s so much to see once you've arrived on the Salzburg airport transfers – you're only problem will be knowing where to start.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Salzburg airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.