It's a smaller Christkindelmarkt but very nice with good options! Definitely worth a visit -- and…read morethey have their Krampus run on Dec 6 if you'd like to experience it and miss the huge crowds of the central market Krampus! They hit harder here however so be ready or get out of the way!

I want to say that if you didn't know this market was here, you'd walk right past it. But that's…read morenot really true. It is kind of tucked away from one side of the touristy area, but if you're on the opposite street, you'll run right into it. There are many entrances to this market, and many different hallways leading to other areas, stuffed with stalls and stores. We wandered in off of one of the side alleys, not really knowing what to expect. The first courtyard we entered had the "standard" stalls, offering food and crafts, but no drinks. There are signs posted around the corners of every courtyard, reminding visitors that the market continues *that way*, or that there are more stalls to shop at *this way*. It was handy, as it could be easy for those unfamiliar with the space to get turned around. We found ourselves in this market several times during our 5-day stay in Salzburg, and though we never bought anything, it was a nice place to visit, stroll and waste some time.

High on a Hill there's a lovely Fortress. Funicular up in 30 seconds as opposed to a 35 minute…read morewalk. The view from the Observation Tower is spectacular, an alp or two is always good eye candy. We spend about 2 hours wandering around, through the museum and courtyard. Look through every window you find and you can see why this Fortress was impenetrable. Also have a go with the bells on way out and if you have time come back to the bell area at 11.00am to hear the original mechanism working. A final drink and snack in the restaurant will afford those great views once more. We arrived early with few people around. Yes there are a lot of steps but they are well designed and shallow. The way down from the tower is separate to the way up so you don't get blockages. The rest rooms are fantastic just at the end of the Museum.

We took the funicular up and walked around the different museums in the fortress. The views of the…read morecity and the mountains were beautiful. Some of the major highlights of Fortress Hohensalzburg are the magnificent Princes' Rooms, the Magic Theater on the High Level, the Great Armory in the castle courtyard, the various museums (like the marionette museum, the tower and the historical museum) were all very interesting and detailed. Go up for the breathtaking views over the rooftops of the city. It was really interesting to learn how this fortress had evolved over a period of almost 500 years. If you want to do all, it would take 3-5 hours...it's huge.....

Such a fabulous place; a baroque palace to enjoy a concert in! Going inside you get to take the…read morebeautiful Angel Staircase up to the famous Marble Hall, which is where the concert takes place. I saw a wonderful Mozart concert here with strings and a visiting French Horn player who was fantastic. It's not a huge room and it's nicely intimate inside; the interior is clad with white marble and is gorgeous. I went in March and was able to get a ticket on the same day but I think in summer it must sell out. They have a coat check and a bar that you can visit before the concert and during intermission. Don't come too hungry though, because I only saw MozartKugel on sale for snacks the night that I attended a concert. Check on their website a couple days in advance if you can. It's really worth seeing a concert here plus you get to visit the famous Angel Staircase and Marble Hall, which are must sees if you're visiting Salzburg.

Simply gorgeous. No other tourists up there when we went mid afternoon, they were all out in the…read moregardens posing round the fountains. Ascent the Angel staircase and you will see the Hall, likely red velvet roped off so you cannot enter. Do check it is open as it closes around 4.00pm I think. Info on the website. A concert would be terrific if you have the time.

I don't know why I felt like singing Do a Deer, a female deer, as soon as I entered and kept…read morelooking up at the trees! Famous for the filming of the Sound of Music, these gardens are beautiful. Definitely a must stop when in Salzburg. I was here in November and they were so well maintained. I can only imagine how beautiful they are in the spring and summer with all the flowers.

This is a beautiful garden in the center of Salzburg. I love to visit not only because of the…read more"Hollywood" connection but also because it is a well kept and expansive green space in the city. Several important scenes in the world-famous movie "The Sound of Music" were shot in the Mirabell Gardens. Maria - played by Julie Andrews - and the seven children danced around the Pegasus Fountain while singing the song "Do Re Mi". The Mirabell Palace and Mirabell Gardens are one of the most important sights of Salzburg. The complex is under monument protection and was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO. Just enjoy walking around the flowers, trees, statues and gardens...you will love it....

This is an interesting museum in the old town of Salzburg. It's where Mozart was born on January…read more27, 1756. Very popular so try to go early morning or on a weekday if you can. It's open daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm. The latest admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Touring the museum is said to take about an hour, but I ran through it in about 25 minutes There is a text guide you can read on your mobile phone using a QR code. A tip: this museum is FREE if you have the Salzburg card. I got a 2 day card and I found it to be a great value, especially if you want to see the castle, use the bus, and even just see two other museums. You can buy it online as well.

Super insightful walk through of where Mozart was born. They have tons of cool artifacts on display…read morethat Mozart and his family owned and used which is very interesting. There is an app to guide you through the museum, but to be honest was not super helpful. A must-see option if you are visiting Salzburg though!