This is one of those charming European squares that you tend to find, well, pretty much everywhere,…read moreor at least in the cities and towns that tend to be older than say 200 years. The place is quite spacious, and the view of the fortress is also pretty cool. Okay, it doesn't have the pull that some places happen to have, and Salzburg isn't one of the biggest cities, but this square was till rather nice.

For those of us who can't differentiate between the plazas in Old City Salzburg, this is the one…read morewith a great fountain in it. Really sprawling with just a couple of cafe's on its perimeter facing an entrance into cathedral.

The entry fee is insane amount just to see the shop and the restaurant. And thats it pretty much…read more There are a few rooms open which are not exciting at all. The only way to see the castle if you pay a guided tour. Which is not a problem but they dont tell you this when you huy the ticket so you are pretty much screwed. All of the inside is closed!!! They run tours every hour or so. They should articulate better that they only meaningful way to see the castle is via the tour.

We had a great afternoon at the Berg. We took a tour and there is even a falconry show if you get…read morethere in time to see it. Very entertaining. They also have a restaurant, gift shop, and a concession stand.

Well worth the drive, some of the best alpine views I have seen in my life. Highway passes can be…read morepurchased in advance at the ADAC office in your town. http://www.grossglockner.at/en/

All set against a mountain. The Abbey, Church and Catacombs are well worth about and hour and a…read morehalf of your time. Steep steps up to the catacombs

This Abby is breathtaking. It was founded in around 700 making it the oldest in the German-speaking…read moreworld.The abbey features the church of course, a unbelievably beautiful old cemetery, a old bakery that still has a working mill and catacombs. Everything is free to visit except for the catacombs which cost not very much at all. The catacombs will only take you about 15 minutes to explore but there are very very steep stairs that you need to climb to get to them. Everything else you could explore in less than an hour. Does Abby is right next to the Funicular taking you up to the fortress so it's a good idea to tour both of these at the same time.